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211 t rp)CITY OF PLYMOI Dummy COUNCIL INFO MI February 17, 2006 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) February 22 meeting agenda ............... Page 3 February, March, and April 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... Municipal Legislative Commission Update....................................................................... Page 14 City news releases: • Notice of March work sessions scheduled to review Northwest Plymouth landuse....................................................................................................... Page 16 • Notice of the appointment of appointment of Mayor Johnson to the Minnesota Transportation Alliance............................................................................... Page 18 Notice and invitation to the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce 2006 Business Day at the Capitol................................................................................................ Page 20 Ben Steverman's Star Tribune "West Edition" column containing a notice of the Plymouth bicycle issues roundtable.................................................................................... Page 22 Notice of a town hall forum on underage drinking............................................................. Page 23 Items from the I-494 Corridor Commission, submitted by Councilmember Hewitt: ................ • 2006 Legislative Priorities ................................................... ....... Page 24 • 494 Commuter Services 2006 Work Plan ................................................... Page 25 • Governor Pawlenty's 2006 Transportation Investment Proposal ................ Page 26 • Sample of Metro Area priority projects in Governor Pawlenty's transportation funding proposal.................................................................. Page 34 • List of Pawlenty Administration transportation—related accomplishments Page 35 • Fact sheet on the proposed constitutional amendment to dedicate motor vehicle sales tax (MVST) funds.................................................................. Page 38 • List of supporters of the proposed constitutional amendment to dedicate motor vehicle sales tax (MVST) funds ....................................................... Page 39 • List of changes in the legislative roster ....................................................... Page 43 • Update on the Transit for Livable Communities program .......................... Page 44 Staff Reports Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility population report ....................................... Page 46 Report on the March 16 Medicine Lake Planning Commission meeting ........................... Page 47 A CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 17, 2006 Page 2 Minutes Plymouth Firefighter Relief Association annual meeting ................................................... Page 53 Youth Advisory Council January 23 meeting..................................................................... Page 56 Correspondence Letter to residents with an update on the Timber Creek Erosion Control Improvement Project................................................................................................................................. Page 58 Letter to residents regarding a request for site plan amendment and conditional use permits for Hempel Properties, LLC (2005148).......................................................... Page 59 Letter to residents regarding a request for variance for Markus and Sabina Gapany (2006001)............................................................................................................................ Page 60 Letter to residents regarding a request for site plan amendment and variance for Independent School District 281 for Plymouth Middle School (2006003) ........................ Page 61 Letter to residents regarding a request for site plan amendment and variances for WCL Associates for Amerilab Technologies (2006004) .................................................... Page 62 a AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Room (upper level of City Hall) Wednesday, February 22, 2006 7:00 p.m. 1. Approval of agenda 2. Approval of minutes for the January 25, 2006 PACT meeting (attached) 3. Station 73 update 4. Election of officers 5. Service monitoring 6. Bus front-end option 7. Ridership information and review of ridership statistics for January, 2006 8. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations 9. Comments or concerns on complaint log (attached) 10. Adjournment Note: Please call Bernie Maciej at 763-509-5535, if you are unable to attend. •; P:\Organization\Commissions\Plymouth_Advisory_Committee_on_Transit\Agendas\2006\022206.doe V OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS FPhruary 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Jan 2006 S M T W T F S Mar 2006 S M T W T F S 6:30 PM SPECIAL PLANNING 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS 2:00 PM -7:00 PM FIRE & ICE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 COMMISSION MEETING,Medicine COMMISSION - V 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Lake Room Medicine Lake Parkers Lake 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Room CANCELED 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 LANINING Fi�OMMISSION, Council Chambers 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6:00 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS HOUR 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALRY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY RESTRICTIONS ON WEEKEND (EQC), Council COMMISSION - CONSTRUCTION; MedkirM Chambers (PRAC), Council Lake Room Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, Medicine ake Room Council Chambers 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PRESIDENTS 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH DAY - City ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Offices Closed TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room 26 27 28 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, T:SLAIMLC REGIONAL LEGIsuTIVE MTG.PrynwMn ReEbaa0. 8131 C— DM meeting Room A 11:05 AM T WINWEST STATE OF THE CRY LUNCH, PNh C—k Cam. 6:80 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: BEST PRACTICES POM, MIS Rm NS 100 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C—me Cbmban modified on 2/16/2006 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Sunday Feb 2006 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Tuesday Apr 2006 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers ASH WEDNESDAY Thursday 2 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room Friday 3 Saturday 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6:00 PM YOUTH LEADERSHIP 7:00 PM Caucus Night 9 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE 6:OOPM4:00PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FMR, P/A,walN pnk ENnwilW adeN CONFERENCE, (EQC), Council Plymouth Creek Y Center chambers 6:]0 PM PARK 8 I RECREATK)N ADVISORY CCWHSSRN (PRAC), MNickw V W Rwm T:aa PM JOINT COUNCILPUNNING COMMI5810N MEETING: IAND USE PIAN FOR NORTMESPLY—_'N, Plymoulk Crwk Cmra 12 13 14 15 16 .17 .18 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting RoomA 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MTG:PRESENTATION 7:00 PM PLANNING OUSING & KREDEVELOPMENT ITY(HRA),8 TRAINING ON COMMISSION, Lake Room EMERGENCY MGMf Council Chambers PLAN, Meeting Room AIB 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY 6:00 PM BOARD 8 COMMISSION LAND USE PLAN FOR COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION EVENT NORTHWEST TRANSIT (PACT) , • Plymouth Creek PLYMOUTH, Council Medicine Lake Room Center Chambers 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room A 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, 12201 Ridgedale Drive, PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL Minnetonka SHOW Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 2/16/2006 1 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Anril 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday I Thursday Friday Saturday May 2006 % Mar 2006 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 r PRIMAVERA UTH FINE PLCp NCILSHOW, TS Plymouth Creek Center 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS COMMENCES - set clocks ahead 1 PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth creek Center PRIMAVERA PLYMOUTH ARTS COUNCIL SHOW, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake hour Room 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PALM SUNDAY 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Meeting Room A 5:30 PM BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Council Chambers PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNSET 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers GOOD FRIDAY 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EASTER SUNDAY 7:00 PM YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS, Council Chambers Chambers 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: POLICE STAFFING STUDY; FIRE STAFFING STUDY, Meeting Room AB 7;00 PM NNING COMMISSION, COUnCII ChambefS 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 9:00 AM -3:00 PM YARD 8 GARDEN El(PO, Plymouth Creek Center and Fieldhouse 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCL, Meeting Room A 1=""n P"rMOM BU91NE88 COUNCIL. 1801 idq�RpM e:GO PM BOARD OF LYMOUTH ORY TEE ON ITIR- (PACT) ,EOU Room ENZETKKiake (RECONVENED), Cowell Gh"mbon TAO PM REGULAR cOUNCl4 MEETING, C.WI C: n 30 modified on 2/16/2006 9 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items February 28, Special, 6:00 p.m., Meeting Room A & B • Discuss Best Practices Program February 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Update on I-394 MnPass Project (Nick Thompson, from the Minnesota Department of Transportation) • Approve Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) 2005 Annual Report and 2006 Work Plan • Assessment hearing for 2005 Weed Eradication and Destruction, Roll 1 • Assessment hearing for 2005 removal and destruction of Diseased Trees, Roll 1 • Approve change order No. 2 Plymouth Metrolink Station 73 Transit Facility (3125) • Approve the 2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocation and application • Approve site plan amendment for the addition of an outdoor seating area, interim use permit for reduced parking and conditional use permit for special lighting for Woody's Grille located at 220 Carlson Parkway. Archer Design and Build. (2005114) • Approve conditional use permit, site plan amendment, and variance to allow a building expansion at Plymouth Presbyterian Church at 3755 Dunkirk Lane North. Rice-Stromgren Architects. (2005149) • Approve revising and replacing Resolution 2004-315 to correct a survey error for Willow Woods Estates. Dominium Development and Acquisition, LLC. (2004068) • Approve Final Plat and Development Contract for Churchill Ridge for 11 single-family lots; one lot for the existing home that would remain on the site and ten lots for new homes. Mary Weinzierl. (2004107F) • Establish 2006 pay schedule for members of the Fire Department • Waive Subdivision Ordinance requirement (sec 524.07) for sidewalks of one side of a local street (2005003) • Approve change to hours of construction for weekend and holiday hours in Section 2025 of the City Code - Noise. City of Plymouth. (2006009) • Approve Service Agreements with Social Services Agencies for 2006 • Approve abatement of a hazardous building located at 9930 26th Avenue North • Approve agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering for Highway 5 5 and Fernbrook Lane proj ect (10 13) • Receive engineering proposal and designate engineer for Highway 55 and Fernbrook Lane project (10 13) • Approve plans and specifications and order advertisement of bids for Circle Park Pond Excavation project (5115E) • Approve plans and specifications and order advertisement of bids for County Road 6 water tower rehabilitation project (5124) • Approve plans and specifications for Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption Project (5126) • Award contract for maintenance of Well No's. 7 and 12 (5133) • Approve prohibition of parking on the north side of 15th Avenue from Xenium Lane to 900 feet easterly (railroad spur) I1 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. • Approve Metropolitan Environmental Partnership Grant Agreement • Approve procedure for updating the Water Resources Management Plan and Surface Water Section of the Comprehensive Plan • Receive final report regarding Greenhouse Gases (as recommended by the Environmental Quality Committee) • Accept utilities for continual maintenance for Fields of Nanterre 2nd Addition (2004043) March 9, Joint Meeting with Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m., Plymouth Creek Center • Land Use Plan for Northwest Plymouth March 14, Special, 5:30 p.m., Meeting Room A & B • Presentation and Training on Emergency Management Plan March 14, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Project hearing for 2006 Street Reconstruction Project, Hemlock Lane, South Bass Lake, and Lost Lake (610 1 ) • Project hearing for 2006 Mill and Overlay Project, Pineview Lane/Schmidt Lake Road (6106) • Receive Financial Trend Report • Receive Unaudited December 31, 2005 Financial Report March 21, Special, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Land Use Plan for Northwest Plymouth March 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers April 11, Board of Equalization, 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers April 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Board of Equalization, whichever is later), Council Chambers April 18, Special, 6:00 p.m. Meeting Room A & B • Police Staffing Study • Fire Staffing Study April 25, Board of Equalization Reconvened, 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers April 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Board of Equalization, whichever is later) Council Chambers I Z' May 9, Special, 5:30 p.m. Meeting Room A & B • Discuss compensation and benefit practices May 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers May 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers �3 IL(MUNICIPAL �M�ISS O League of Minnesota Cities Building 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450 St. Paul, MN 55103 Telephone: (651) 228-9757 Facsimile: (651) 228-9787 UPDATE 2006-01 MLC ELECTED OFFICIALS MEET WITH GOVERNOR PAWLENTY Pictured from left to right: Mayor Mark Steffenson, Maple Grove; Mayor Bill Hargis, Woodbury; Council Member Wendy Wulff, Lakeville; Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, Burnsville; Mayor Mary Hamann -Roland, Apple Valley; Mayor Diana Longrie, Maplewood; Council Member Ron Case, Eden Prairie; Mayor Sandy Martin, Shoreview; Mayor Jan Callison, Minnetonka; Mayor Jim Hovland, Edina; Mayor Gene Winstead, Bloomington; Mayor Judy Johnson, Plymouth; Mayor Pat Geagan, Eagan. The elected officials of the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) recently had the honor of meeting with Governor Pawlenty and members of his staff. The two sides discussed key MLC initiatives for 2006 which include: support for local control and accountability, adequate level of transportation funding, the full restoration of the Market Value Homestead Credit, and the completion of a Fiscal Disparities Study. The meeting was successful in working towards building a strong relationship with the Governor's Office. Member Cities: Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Shoreview, Woodbury The MLC Update is prepared by Jennifer Berquam and Thomas J. Poul ( t� Messerli & Kramer P.A.. 145 University Avenue West. Suite 450. St. Paul. MN 55101 Telephone: 651.228.9757 Fax: 651.228.9787 F -mail: Iberquant(rumandklae,.com and tpoul(minandklaw.com MLC 2006 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA The MLC Board of Directors approved it's 2006 Legislative Agenda at the December Board Meeting. Highlights of the agenda are as follows: I. Support for Local Control and Accountability A. The MLC opposes levy limits, a property tax freeze and a taxpayer satisfaction survey. B. The MLC believes strongly in maintaining the ability to use eminent domain for public purposes; however, is supportive of reasonable changes regarding it's use for economic development. II. Adequate Level of Transportation Funding A. The MLC supports a long-term transportation funding plan and supports the following revenue sources to meet this goal: • Constitutional amendment as passed by the 2005 Legislature to dedicate 100% of MVST for transportation purposes • Trunk Highway Bonding • General Fund Bonding • Optional Metro -wide Sales Tax Referendum • License Tab Fee Adjustment • Gas Tax Increase III. Full Restoration of Market Value Homestead Credit A. The MLC supports full funding for MVHC. B. The MLC supports the direct payment of MVHC to the homeowner. IV. Completion of a Fiscal Disparities Study -2- City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Feb. 15, 2006 Contact: Anne Hurlburt, 763.509.5401. Plymouth City Council Sets Two Work Sessions in March to Review Land Use Alternatives in Northwest Plymouth The City Council set two workshops for March to review land use alternatives for Northwest Plymouth. The Council and Planning Commission will meet in a joint workshop on Thurs., March 9 at Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34`h Ave. N. A second City Council workshop will follow on Tues., March 21 at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Both meetings will run from 7 to 10 p.m. During the workshops, the City Council and Planning Commission will review land use alternatives and provide direction so City staff and the City's consultant can prepare draft plans to be presented to the public. While the March meetings are work sessions for the City Council and Planning Commission, the public is welcome to attend. A date for the public meeting has yet to be set, but it will be in April or May. The Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan provides a long-range plan for community growth and change. The plan details the public infrastructure needed to serve the community. It includes detailed plans for land use; housing; surface water; transportation; parks, trails and open spaces; water supply and distribution; sanitary sewer; and public facilities. In Minnesota, state law requires municipalities in the seven -county metropolitan area to review, and if necessary, revise their plans every ten years. J� Planning Areas Northwest Plymouth is the initial focus of the Comprehensive Plan update. Northwest Plymouth is generally located west of Fernbrook Lane and north of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The Comprehensive Plan update is addressing this largely undeveloped northwest area as two sub -districts or planning areas. Planning Area 1 is about 465 acres that lie between Vicksburg and Fernbrook Lanes. While this area is within the City's urban service area, no timetable for providing municipal water and sewer has been set. The urban service area is the portion of Plymouth in which the City may provide sewer and water service. Planning Area 2 is about 1,900 acres located west of Vicksburg Lane. A portion of this area also extends south of Hwy. 55. Planning Area 2 is currently outside Plymouth's urban service area. In addition to establishing future land uses within the northwest planning area, the Comprehensive Plan update, will also assign a logical sequence for providing public utilities to the area. City officials plan to complete the Northwest Plymouth land use phase of the update by the summer of 2006. The second phase, a general update of planning issues throughout Plymouth, will take place after that. Public meetings will be held throughout the Comprehensive Plan update process. Stay Informed The City web site features periodic updates on Comprehensive Plan news and meetings. An email subscription is also available via the web site. Subscribers will receive email notices about future meetings and news. To subscribe, go to the web site and click on the My Subscriptions link on the home page. Select subscription option "City Government — Comp Plan Update." To have notices of Comprehensive Plan meetings mailed to you, call 763-509-5400. F.9 ft City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release February 16, 2006 Contact: Judy Johnson, 763-509-5007 Rick Krueger, 651-659-0804 Plymouth Mayor Appointed to Minnesota Transportation Alliance Plymouth Mayor Judy Johnson was recently appointed to the Minnesota Transportation Alliance's Board of Directors. Johnson will serve a 4 -year term representing city government on the board. The Transportation Alliance works to secure funding and address transportation and transit issues in Minnesota. With nearly 300 members, the Minnesota Transportation Alliance brings together all the players from around the state in transportation to work together on issues of concern and to advocate for increased investments in transportation at all levels of government. "Transportation and transit are important issues in Plymouth, and one of our city council's legislative priorities. The entire economy benefits from a sound and adequately funded transportation system. These are big picture issues that need big picture solutions. Serving on the board will allow me to bring the local government perspective to the broader discussions," said Johnson. Rick Krueger, executive director of the Transportation Alliance points out that the organization addresses needs on a statewide basis. "We do not lobby for one project over another. We're interested in growing the transportation pie so that goods, services and people can move around the state rather than sit in traffic," he said. Krueger thinks Johnson will be a good fit for the board because she is a local elected official who represents a rapidly growing area, and she also brings a statewide perspective. "She has the huge advantage of having been president of the League of Minnesota Cities and is active in the mayors' 0 association. She has an understanding of local issues, and she brings a state-wide knowledge base that we like," Krueger added. The Transportation Alliance is the largest umbrella organization of associations and organizations working on multi -modal transportation issues in the state. It is made up of about equal numbers of public and private sector members. MEET YOUR LOCAL MAYORS, STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND STATE SENATORS IN MARCH AND APRIL, 2006 Come and meet your representatives and senators from our area and hear the latest information on important issues during the legislative session that affect your businesses and your quality of life. This is your opportunity to find out what's on tap for the legislative session, what items will be discussed and where our elected officials stand on the issues. It will be an interesting and informative meeting at the March State of the State meeting. CHAMBER STATE OF THE STATE MEETING DATE: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 TIME: 7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Hamel Community Center ----3'00 PdIrll Brie; Hamel; MN- 5 -5340 -- COST: $15 Members, $25 Non -Members - - includes breakfast Please make your reservations by March 10, 2006 in order for the Chamber to make a food guarantee. Return the form inserted, in your newsletter by faxing to 763-420-5964 or emailing info@nwschamber.com or call 763-420-3242. Cancellations after March 14 will be billed. _Yes, will attend State of the State No, not interested Also, the Northwest Suburban Chamber is working with the Minnesota (Chamber of Commerce to provide to our members the opportunity to discuss our community's priorities face to face with our legislators at the 2006 Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol. The united front that our business community has held on major issues over the past years has been the key to many legislative successes and crucial to the economy of Minnesota business. It is essential to demonstrate to Minnesota policy makers that we have a statewide network of business people from all types and sizes of companies committed to the critical issues that impact our companies and employees. On Thursday, April 6 there will be a two -session format with Session I running from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Session II running from 9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Please call the Chamber at 763-420-3242 or fax to 763-420-5964 or email: info@nwschamber.com by February 22, 2006 if you are interested in attending. _Yes, interested in Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol Nb, not interested` --- STATE OF THE CITY MEETING to hear local mayors speak on current city issues. DATE: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 TIME: 7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Medina Golf and Country Club (Formerly Rolling Green Country Club) 400 Evergreen Road, Medina, MN 55340 COST: $15 Members $25 Non -Members — includes breakfast Please call the Chamber if you can attend this meeting at 763-420-3242.. You will be receiving additional information. _Yes, I will attend No, not interested Name Co. Tel # CLo Health care leads Minnesota Chamber agenda By David C. Olson Quality and affordable health care headlines this year's agenda for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to the support and involvement of many local chambers, together we are the largest and most effective advocate for businesses statewide. We look to build on our successes of recent years, and our initiatives will focus on both the legislative and nonlegislative arenas. Significant headway will not occur without conscious changes in how customers — employers and employees — purchase health care. Everyone must pay more attention to researching all health care decisions — from selecting health plans to hospitals to individual doctors. Minnesota Chamber efforts will address four areas: • Purchasers in the public and private sectors should demand uniform measures of quality and results, thus challenging providers to deliver optimal services. • Consumers should have easy access to comparable information on cost and quality so they can make informed purchasing decisions. • Providers should have compatible technology so patient information can be easily shared. • Public and private purchasing practices should reward health plans and providers for quality performance and value. Our 2006 agenda reflects business concerns carried over from last year, as well as emerging issues. Our other priorities: Taxes: We will seek reform in state spending for more cost-effective delivery of programs and services, and will oppose general fund tax increases. Any surplus in the state treasury should be used to reverse shifts that were used to balance previous budgets, reduce state taxes and replenish reserves. Transportation: The Legislature should enact long-term and substantive increase in investment in highways and transit. We will lead a coalition in support of the proposed constitutional amendment regarding the motor vehicle sales tax. We also will advocate for policies that link new revenues to specific projects, increase efficiency in transportation operations, and raise money allocated to transportation projects in the general bonding bill. Energy: Businesses need a reliable supply and competitive electric rates. That can be accomplished by increasing conservation, base -load generation and transmission system capacity. We encourage development of renewable technologies by using incentives and market forces instead of additional government mandates. The Minnesota Chamber will represent business customers in rate cases before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Environment: We support cleanup of polluted waters through the Clean Water Legacy Act, The Minnesota Chamber will work proactively with all stakeholders to reduce mercury pollution through continued voluntary efforts. Workers' compensation: We urge the Workers Compensation Advisory Council to recommend reforms to bring medical costs under control. Cost containment should focus on pharmaceutical costs, managed care, hospital costs, medical fee schedule and utilization. Overall, we will forward 50 policies to the Legislature, reflecting priorities advanced by members at 25 policy development sessions conducted during June. The Minnesota Chamber also conducted a random, scientific poll of its members, plus has the information gathered from nearly 800 top company officials during Grow Minnesota! visits, our economic development initiative carried out in partnerships with nearly 40 local chambers of commerce. David Olson is president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit the Web at www.mnchamber.com %'RL EI Uf1 .fit t1"I MINNEAPOLIS - T. PAUL, MINNESOTA Last update: February 14, 2006 — 1:27 PM Books are booming in Hennepin County If you think your local library is getting busier, you're probably right, at least in Hennepin County. West Metro Insider Ben Steverman If you think your local library is getting busier, you're probably right, at least in Hennepin County. In 2005, the circulation of books, DVDs and other items at suburban Hennepin County libraries increased 4.5 percent. The library system's 26 branches received 14 percent more applications for new library cards. And attendance at children's programs and use of the library's computer databases also were up. Carver County Libraries weren't quite as busy in 2005 as they were in 2004. That's because the county chose to reduce the number of hours the libraries are open to save money. Total hours open in 2005 fell 6 percent, while circulation fell 4 percent. However, the popularity of programs at the Carver County libraries increased. Attendance at adult programs, for example, increased 75 percent. The library also was successful in recruiting volunteers. More than 7,500 hours of volunteer time were donated in 2005, up of 68 percent 2004. Library system needs one more for board There is an empty seat on the board that oversees the Hennepin County Library system. Those interested in being appointed to a three-year term on the board should apply to the County Board. They can get an application by calling 612-348-3257 or going to www.hennepin.us. The deadline is March 15. Plymouth: Good place to ride a bicycle? A roundtable discussion in Plymouth next week will focus on the use of bicycles in the city. The city wants to hear from avid bike riders, especially those who frequently ride on city streets as recreation or who commute to work. Comments at the discussion could affect how Plymouth plans for bikes in the future. The city is working on a once -a -decade update of its comprehensive plan. The roundtable is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Av. N. Eden Prairie has many openings on boards Eden Prairie residents have until Friday to apply for openings on city commissions. The committees advise the City Council on various issues, including: arts and culture; heritage preservation; human rights and diversity; parks, recreation and natural resources; and planning issues. Also, the City Council started two new commissions this year, a Conservation Commission and a Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission. And an informal committee will be studying the idea of establishing a park to honor veterans in Eden Prairie. To apply, stop by City Hall at 8080 Mitchell Road, go to www_edenpfairie.org, or contact Michael Barone at mbarone@edenpairie.or—c or 952-949-8433. Ben Steverman is at 612-673-7168 and bsteverman@startribune.com. ©2006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. From the Wayzata School District Community LOCAL TOWN HALL FORUM on underage drinking Target Audience: Parents, grandparents, adolescents, school staff, business community members, civic and religious leaders, law enforcement personnel, elected officials FISHBOWL DISCUSSION Mowed by REACTION to DISCUSSION Mowed by AUDIENCE QUESTIONS and COMMENTS When: Monday, March 27, 2006 (precedes Governor's Town Hall Form by one day) Where: Wayzata Central Middle School Auditorium Time: 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. In collaboration with Partners In Prevention (PIP), Trojan Leadership Council (TLC), Entrepreneurship Class, TAP, Community Education, District 284 Administrators, and Student Support personnel Contact information: Jan Hofmann, Chemical Health Coordinator, Wayzata High School 763.745.6988 jan.hofmann(a?wayzata.kl2.mn.us 03 1-494 Corridor Commission Funding Elements for a Responsible Transportation Plan 2006 Legislative Priorities 1. Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST) dedication — We strongly support voter approval in 2006 of the Constitutional amendment as adopted by the 2005 Legislature providing for a phase-in dedication of 100% of the MVST for transportation purposes. 2. Trunk Highway Bonding — We encourage an aggressive 10 -year strategy to accelerate the construction of major highway projects using Trunk Highway Bonds. Project selection should be based on MnDOT's system -wide performance standards, not an arbitrary percentage allocation established by the Legislature. The Legislature should, however, establish a maximum percent of trunk highway funds available for debt service respecting the need for on-going maintenance and improvements. 3. General Fund Bonding — Provide an increased level of state bonding for metro transit ways, as well as local bridges and local roads of regional significance. Future Transportation Funding Additional bonding and 100% MVST dedication will have a positive impact on our transportation system, but it will not satisfy all the needs. Our Commission supports increasing the state gas tax, making license tab fee adjustments and authorizing an optional voter approved sales tax for transportation purposes. However, discussion of additional revenue can wait until 2006 legislative and voter action is known. Continuing Opportunities Voluntary Toll Lanes - Construct FAST lanes in appropriate corridors to accelerate freeway construction projects. County State Aid Formula Distribution — Priority should be given to the needs of growing counties. MnDOT Formula Distribution - Consistent with MnDOT's system performance standards, the department's internal distribution formula for state and federal construction funds should be adjusted to allocate 83% to metro highway projects. Adopted on February 8, 2006 by the 1-494 Corridor Commission, Mayor Jim Hovland, Chair. The Commission includes the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Richfield and Plymouth. The Commission encourages economic growth and regional prosperity through improved transportation options along I-494. Our board includes representatives from each of our six member cities, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, and the private business community. By having such wide representation, the Commission is able to make decisions on regional transportation goals and policies. Ki' 494 Commuter Services 2006 Work Plan (1 -page summary) • 225 new carpoolers • 25 new vanpoolers • 300 new bicycle commuters • 350 new bus riders Strategy #1: Increase Employer/Property Manager Promotion of Commuter Choices • Conduct 40 commuter fairs at major office complexes and major employer worksites • Conduct 8 bike -to -work clinics at major office complexes and major employer worksites • Promote preferential parking for pools and installation of bicycle racks • Enroll 135 employers in the Commuter Challenge • Conduct commuter surveys and transportation management plans as appropriate • Complete commuter zip code maps for employers as appropriate • Organize two employer seminars on "best practices" for promoting commuter options • Identify and regularly update 60 Commuter Benefit Coordinators • Expand use 6f on-line ridematching system by commuters and employers • Promote "Best Workplace for Commuters designation Strategy #2: Increase Employee Awareness and Use of Commuter Options • Add 1300 commuters to Ridepro database • Create and market new bicycle commuting promotion • Widely distribute new "Pooling Makes $ense " and "Van -GO for Beginners" videos Strategy #3: Increase the General Public's Awareness of Commuter Issues • Update I-494 Website on a regular basis • . Seek media coverage of 494 Commuter Services outreach to employers and property managers • Widely promote the regional "Commuter Challenge" • Assist with planning for (and nominations for) 2006 Commuter Choice Awards Program • . Give presentations to allied organizations (e.g. City chambers, City staff, etc) • Serve on Advisory Committee's of key transportation studies in our territory Strategy # 4: Track Outcomes of Commuter Outreach • Enter data on employers and property managers into the regional Ridepro database • Assist with post -survey of Commuter Challenge participants • Survey sample of commuters we assist outside of the Commuter Challenge c v5 Z:\494 Work Plan 06\494 CS 2006 WorkPlan 1 page summary.doc rri The Pawlenty-Molnau 2006 Transportation Investment Proposal 17k s „ Hwy 61: County Rd. 34 .rR.rFv�. s ito Hwy 4 wys 71 & 197: Bemidji ounty Rd. 9 N. to 7th St 71.. _ ._�,... 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L.0—t in r Hwy 14: Owatonna to Waseca Bypass *These projects plus the Metro Bond Projects represent about half of the plan's investment power. !2, �, The Pawlenty-Molnau 2006 Transportation Investment Proposal Metro Bond Pr0iects �� . .�t�ras�rffiss�nrursas;; R 4 t.� N A Highways Al Interstates N U.S. ` State District Boundary Ire 65 ® 8 t' I 47 , --- -- - 169 10 Hwy 610:1-94 to Hwy 169 F_�(/rU4.ti4i dJ.S.ct:..n�V• .�:• _o<:[� 12 I � 55 • • I i — Hwy. 100:36th St Y` to Cedar Lake Rd. I 'el �I. 4 212. I 169 1-494/Hwy 169 y Interchange 10 A ® my , I i I -35E: University Ave. to Maryland Ave. boo m& i=.< 36: 52 • WO -Irl I 1 •*1� I i. i *These projects plus the Statewide Bond Projects represent about half of the plan's investment power. 2,r Bonding Delivers Responsible Results • $2.5 billion of additional highway investments statewide, FY07-FY17 New Motor Vehicle Sales Tax revenue dedication to Trunk ti �plltllypa2 S O A N 2 H y �O ��F�'A RT�`� r � -,l, it i ` i 1 '� 9 ' � �e�' . - � � co cm w�Vw+ . O /� cc Ln N CD ca CO)CID rm co C _ CD CD I— C4 'a L v some 9 0 O O O- O O O O- O O O O� O O 0 C) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O M. O LL 00 Ln u O in 10 00 Of O rL O E 2 co 'a ro f— M Cc C 0 II 3 _ r N v acu L N o o LD O S LnM � N to V O N + > LL - Ln cn N 3. p 1 N U- ,� o D f0 M 00 }0} 'O C � N .. m m CLh E m 0 w V LL LL _O o W �. LL. _ O oocr d L -i6 to 0 1-. 0 N co N In UOIII!W s 3 § E k fa 0 M ) � . § § k 4D k°§ � Lu V3. 0 G _ § � . 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If approved by voters in Nov. 2006, this Pawlenty/Mollnau initiative will provide $2.5 billion in new funding for highways, local roads and transit across Minnesota. 2005 Local Road and Bridge Improvements • Bridge bonds totaling $40 million funded 105 bridge projects statewide. The work includes a major bridge project -- the Sauk Rapids Bridge at $15.7 million -- and improvements to bridges on Chicago Avenue south of downtown Minneapolis and Superior Street at Chester Creek in Duluth. • The Local Road Improvement Grant Program was funded for the first time in 2005 with $10 million in bond funds split into two accounts: Rural Road Safety ($5 million) and Routes of Regional Significance ($5 million). All funds have been invested. • The Rural Road Safety account has funded 26 projects to improve safety and reduce crashes. • Fourteen improvement projects for Local Roads of Regional Significance were selected from .across the state to receive additional funding. Twelve of these projects are in rural areas, and two are in the Twin Cities metro area. Governor's 2006 Capital Bonding Proposal • The proposal complements the Pawlenty-Molnau 2006 Transportation Funding Plan. • It includes a request for $60 million to complete funding for the Northstar commuter rail line. • Other transportation -related bonding requests in the proposal include $30 million for local bridge replacement and repair, $10 million to assist cities, counties and townships with local road improvements, $8.3 million for construction of park-and-ride and transit passenger facilities on I - 35W, $5 million to continue work on the Cedar Avenue transitway and $2.5 million for the Central Corridor transitway. Fargo / Moorhead The Pawlenty-Molnau 2003 Transportation Package -m � StAtMde Bond Projects r t Fergus Demidji wt l Xh \h' W ithingtw �� - t Feumont j i J 1 Austin Duluth N A Highways Aj Interstates U.S. /' State """" District Boundary L.C—f L.Cmer»ot The Pawlenty-Molnau 2003 Transportation Package Metro Bond Projects 'i N A Highways Interstates U.S. State District Boundary About the MVST Constitutional Amendment Voters in the 2006 general election will vote on a constitutional amendment to dedicate 100 percent of the revenue generated from the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax to highways and transit, with 60 percent going to highways 40 percent to transit. Currently, MVST revenues are deposited in the state's general fund. Approximately 54 percent is distributed by statute to highways and transit. The MVST dedication would provide $2.65 billion in new revenues for transportation through Fiscal Year 2017 including: $1.04. billion for transit • $950 million for state highways • $580 million for county and city roads • $80 million for the five percent fund If the MVST constitutional amendment passes it will be phased in over five years. Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate MVST Supporters As of February 10, 2006 Advocacy Organizations `• , AAA of Minnesota/Iowa Central Minnesota Transportation Alliance Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors (DARTS) I-494 Corridor Commission Metropolitan Council . Minneapolis BOMA ; .. Minneapolis Downtown -Council Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association Minnesota Business Partnership Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy Minnesota County Engineers Association. Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Minnesota Public Transit'Association Minnesota Senior Federation Minnesota Transportation Alliance Minnesota Trucking Association Minnesotans For An. Energy -Efficient Economy National Assn. -of Industrial and Office Properties Sierra Club Suburban Transit Association The I -35W Solutions Alliance Transit for Livable Communities Business Best Buy Co., Inc Ecolab Inc. Grande American Bus Sales Hormel Foods Corporation LDI Fibres Lumberman's Underwriting Alliance Target Corporation The Schwan Food Company Wells Fargo Bank, Mirnesota, N.A. Chambers of Commerce Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Burnsville Chamber of Commerce Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Mankato Area Chamber of Commerce Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Minnesota Chamber of Commerce North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce Red Wing Chamber of Commerce Richfield Chamber of Commerce River Heights Chamber of Commerce Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Saint Peter Area Chamber of Commerce Twin West Chamber of Commerce Waconia Chamber of Commerce Wayzata Chamber of Commerce Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Labor AFSCME Council 5 Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1005 International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 Laborers District Council of Minnesota and North Dakota Local Governments Anoka County Anoka County Transit Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Beltrami County Benton County Blue Earth County Chippewa County City of Bird Island City of Bloomington City of Burnsville City of Chaska City of Eden Prairie City of Edina City of Golden Valley City of Hutchinson City of Lake City City of North Branch City of Norwood Young America City of Plymouth City of Richfield City of Victoria City of Waconia City of Woodbury Clay County Cottonwood County Douglas County Downtown Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization Duluth Transit Authority Faribault County Far North Public Transit Fillmore County Goodhue County Hubbard County Kittson County Lake County Lake of the Woods County LeSueur County U Lyon County McLeod County Metro Transitways Development Board Metropolitan Inter -County Association Municipal Legislative Commission Murray County Nobles County North Metro Mayors Association Olmsted County Pennington County Pipestone County Ramsey County Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority Regional Council of Mayors Renville County Rice County Safety Signs Sherburne County Sibley County St. Cloud Metro Bus Steele County Southwest Metro Transit Tri -Cap Transit Connection Wabasha County Watonwan County Winona County Transportation Industry AAA Striping Adolfson & Peterson Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota American Agency, Inc. American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota Ames Construction Anderson Brothers Construction Company Anderson Trucking Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. Associated General Contractors of Minnesota Ayres Associates Beckman Trucking Bonestroo and Associates Braun Intertec Corporation CH2M HILL, Inc. Cobb Strecker Dunphy and Zimmerman Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota Costas, Inc. Cretex Concrete Products North C.S McCrossan Inc. Duininck Brothers HDR Inc Highway Construction Industry Council HNTB Corporation /I Holte Contracting KGM Contractors Inc Kraus-Anderson LeFebvre Companies, Inc. Martin Marietta Materials Mathiowetz Construction Company Mathy Construction Company Mid-State Reclamation and Trucking North Central Aggregates North Central Cement Council Northstar Partners Orion Search Group Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co Inc SEH, Inc. Sellin Brothers, Inc. Shafer Contracting Co. Inc. Shamrock Disposal Simplex Construction Supplies SRF Consulting Group TFE Toro Express The Hathor Group Tiller Corporation TKDA Tower Asphalt Ulland Brothers URS Corporation Valley Paving Weis Builders, Inc. Wheeler Consolidated Inc Wm Mueller & Sons, Inc. WSB & Associates, Inc. Ziegler Inc. SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND VARIANCES FOR WCL ASSOCIATES FOR AMERILAB TECHNOLOGIES (2006004) Dear Owner/Occupant: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by WCL Associates, under file 2006004, for a site plan amendment to allow a 20,250 square foot warehouse addition and variances for 1) the amount of structural coverage permitted in the I-1 Zoning District and 2) the required 10 -foot drive aisle setback for Amerilab Technologies located at 2765 Niagara 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, March 1, 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, J V1wbl� Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006004propnotice PLYMOUTH A BeautifufPface To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 February 17, 2006 CITY OF PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND VARIANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 4281 FOR PLYMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL (2006003) Dear Owner/Occupant: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Independent School District #281, under file 2006003, for a site plan amendment and variance for building additions and modifications to allow for interior renovations and upgrading the roof drainage and air quality systems at Plymouth Middle School located at 10011 36h Avenue North. Specifically, the applicant proposes a three year project to add additional mechanical rooms and enclosed service corridors on all sides of the building, add restrooms and enclose an interior courtyard to provide a new teacher's lounge, conference rooms, mechanical areas and restrooms. Additionally, the applicant proposes to modify the trash storage area on the west side of the school and relocate a portion of the fire lane on the south side of the property. 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, March 1, 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, t4i �,g i5 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006003propnotice 6) PLYMO 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMO ®V�a-�Ww 09-5000 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR MARKUS AND SABINA GAPANY (2006001) Dear Owner/Occupant: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you that Markus and Sabina Gapany, under file 2006001, have submitted a variance application for impervious surface coverage to allow construction of a new home for property located at 1441 West Medicine Lake Drive. 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.rA., Wednesday, March 1, 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, Q1,POLPh�f ��K Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006001propnotice PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 lie PCITYF February 17, 2006 PLY.MOUTR SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR HEMPEL PROPERTIES, LLC (2005148) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Hempel Properties, LLC, under File No. 2005148, for a site plan amendment to allow a free-standing retail building and modifications to the existing Cub Foods building. The request also includes conditional use permits for more than one building on a lot and a drive-through for a coffee shop for property located at 4445 Nathan 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, March 1, 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 (lower level), 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. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2005148propnotice J PLYMOUTH A. Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 February 14, 2006 Subject: Update on Timber Creek Erosion Control Improvement Project City Project No. 4137 Dear Resident, The City. of Plymouth has received an acceptable bid for the Timber Creek Erosion Control Improvement Project, and will soon begin the work. The successfill contractor, Minger Construction, will take about three weeks to complete the digging and pipe portion of the project with landscape restoration occurring in the early spring. Please note the following regarding tlus work: • Tentatively, tree removal and grubbing will begin on February 23"d. Ditch and pipe work is expected soon after, starting February 27t1', with completion by March 17t". Trees scheduled for removal have been painted with a pink "X". • Working hours are from 7 A.M. until sunset, Monday through Friday. Saturday hours are restricted between 8 A.M. and 6 P.M, with no work allowed on Sunday. Children need to be reminded to stay away from the area and not play on constriction equipment. • Seeding and Turf work will occur around May 8th, to insure the survival rate of the plants. Please feel free to call me anytime at (763) 509-5524 if additional information is needed. Respectfully, Dave Tayloyering Senior Engi Technician Cc Councilmember Bob Stein Doran Cote, P.E., Director of Public Works Ron Quanbeck, P.E., City Engineer Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer Pat Minger, Vice -President, Minger Construction Company i PLYMOUTH A uali t�o .Lt �i eru\Pro ecr�2000-2009\437Utrs\update 215 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD •PLYMOUTH, MIN �TA 5447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth. minus Youth Advisory Council January 23, 2006 Meeting Page 2 provided publicity information about the Youth Advisory Council and the Youth Service Awards program, which the Council could use in their meetings with businesses. b) Youth Leadership program plans Council Members agreed to meet on February 2 to discuss the program schedule and publicity. They discussed additional speaker possibilities and agreed to obtain contact information for Tom Tiller, Eric Perkins and Beth Schroeder. c) Intergenerational activities Kurt said he would contact Senior Coordinator Sara Mittelstaedt to find out about the latest registration figures for the roundtable event, and what other information she might have to share. d) Ideas to Promote Safe Driving Council members discussed possible ideas about promoting safe driving, based on the presentation by Police Chief Goldstein at the January 9 meeting. Gary Landis suggested a youth traffic council. He said young traffic violators would appear before the traffic council and read their speeding case file. Rather than be fined, the violators would do community service work. The Council made no recommendations. e) Mid—Year Attendance Update Kurt reminded members that the City has an 80% attendance policy for boards and commissions and said that members need to be aware that attendance is down. He expressed hope that more members would be able to attend for the remainder of the school year. Adjournment Aneesh made a motion, seconded by Anna, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 239 2006 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER Council Members Present Absent Kristen Letich X Mark McKee X Patrick Heffner X Anne Gottwalt X Christopher Fei X Heather Gaudette X Aneesh Sohoni X Lindsey Beste X Anna Berg X Trevor Haag X Neha Singh X Beth Schroeder, Store Manager for Starbucks Coffee, Community Liaison Gary Landis, and Deputy City Clerk Kurt Hoffman were also present. Aneesh called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Presentations: Beth Schroeder, manager of a new Starbucks Coffee spoke to the group about her new store opening in Plymouth, and its commitment to community involvement. She said the Starbucks corporate philosophy embraces social awareness and volunteer work for non-profit organizations. She invited members of the Youth Advisory Council to a private "Friends and Family" gathering at the new store on February 2. Approvals: a) Patrick made a motion, seconded by Heather, to approve the agenda, amended to reflect the presentation by Beth Schroeder. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. b) Heather made a motion, seconded by Neha, to adopt the minutes of the January 9 meeting. The motion passed in a unanimous voice vote. Council Update: Kurt gave an update on issues under discussion by the City Council. Special Items: a) Service Awards program plans Council members signed a letters to the Plymouth Lions Club, formally requesting a $500 donation for the Youth Service Awards program. Members discussed contacting representatives of banks and realty offices, to request donations for award money. They agreed to meet at 4:00 PM on Thursday, January 26, to plan out the appointments. Kurt S -G Election of Trustees: - Paul Deakins, Sue Magy, Cory Peterson, Bill Hebert, John Gavin, Dan Ricker and Matt Nordby were all nominated as candidates. - Rick Luth and Bill Tombers counted the votes. - Paul Deakins, Cory Peterson and Bill Hebert were elected to the board. New Business: - Kevin Leuer and Greg Leuer were recognized for their years of service. - Disability insurance is still being looked at. We will have to look at bringing in a consultant to help with this issue. - Rick Luth asked were we are at for our filling system. It was expressed by Gary, that our recorders are a mess at this time and that we will be working on them this year. - Rick Luth Asked if members have access to the by-laws online. It was unknown but them can be email out to people that request them. - Terry Brennan suggested that the board should look into sending out mailing to update people's files. - Brent Weldon brought up that he would like to the city pay for our dues. Gary said they would look into it. A motion was made by Rick Luth and seconded by Don Julseth to adjourn. All were in favor. Adjourned at: 21:00 Secretary's Report: None Committee Reports: Holiday Party: - No holiday party for 2005 and 2006 - Dan Ricker asked why is the board spending money on a holiday parties? After the question was discussed a motion was placed on the table by Ricker to stop paying for Holiday parties. No one seconded the motion. - Dave Elliott asked the board, if we have looked towards retrieving some of the money lost with the Errors of Omission laws with Larry Larson? - The question was then asked to the members, by President Hendrickson, if they would like the board to go after Brad Johnson and Larry Larson for over paid funds? - After a long discussion a motion was made by Terry Brennan and seconded by Brent Weldon for the board to pursue retrieving funds that were over paid to Brad Johnson in the amount of $12790.00. All were in favor. - Mayor Judy Johnson then brought up two things that the board and members might want to consider. One that we would want to place a cap on how much we would spend in retrieving the money and second that the board might want to look at mediation services first. - A motion was then made by Hendrickson and seconded by Sjaarda that the board first seek mediation efforts in retrieving the over paid money to Brad Johnson and if that does not work that the board may only spend up to 50% of 12790.00 in retrieving that money. All were in favor. Funeral Committee: - Dave Elliott gave report of no activity but wanted to extend a thank you to Heidi Sanderson for her help with notifications. Pension Committee: - Gary Hendrickson stated that we'd be looking to increase pension to 7500.00 this year. Sunshine Committee: - Thank you to Lynn Tombers for all her help. Historical Committee: - Gary brought up the question of what to do with old #1. - Rick Luth stressed that we need to keep it. The members agreed. - Rick Luth volunteered to get it back in order with help. Sjaarda, Ganje, Cooper, Brennan, Peterson and Pat Branyon volunteered to help Luth with the project. - Mayor Johnson said that she would talk to the Historical Society to see if they would help with the project. Plymouth Firefighter Relief Association Annual Meeting Minutes Date: 02/13/2006 Called to Order at: 19:04 Roll Call: Mayor Johnson, Dale Hahn, Laurie Ahrens, Chief Kline, President Hendrickson, Vice President Kuss, Secretary Nordby, Treasurer Deakins, Trustees Gavin and Werstien. Present: Mayor Johnson, Hendrickson, Kuss, Nordby, Deakins, Werstien. A motion was made by Magy and seconded by Ricker to skip the reading of last year's minutes. All were in favor. Presidents Report: - Thanks for the large turnout tonight. - This last year was a busy year. We spent a lot of time working with the state auditor. Thanks to the help of our accountant Steve McDonald we are all caught up and done with our audit. - Thanks to Steve Marti for putting on the 5k run this last summer. It was a big success. Vice Presidents Report: - Dues in the amount of 125.00 are due. You can give them to Kuss Treasures Report: - Accountant Steve McDonald went over yearend report with members. Packet was given out (see hard copy on file). - Although John Gavin was not present, he was able to give a financial report that was read by Gary (see hard copy). - The report stated that our fund gained 6.36% in 2005 and that the relief is 107.4% vested. - The question was asked by Magy if we can move the annual meeting to later in the year to help reports. President Hendrickson did not feel it was necessary. - Terry Brennen asked if we could have five year vesting included in the actuarial report. 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L I fl I .]ts-➢" a tel. -y � il`�.,.'4x..a'"�.:� ��: � „F' ,E�?'�'' A y k V Q n ♦ k '� t ,rte:, s February 17, 2006 Page 2 • The density being too high (6 units per acre), too much added population at one time. • Potential change to the Wayzata School District boundary due to this project. • Added traffic, safety hazard to walking community. • Too much impervious surface proposed (roughly 50%). • Potential changes to the quality of city services; the need to add more equals higher taxes. • Lack of guest parking associated with proposal along narrow private drive. • Runoff/water quality concerns. • Desire to acquire subject property for green space. • The unfamiliarity of the methods of a homeowners association (HOA). The City of Plymouth was mentioned a number of times: • The residents did not want projects coming into Medicine Lake similar to what has been recently been approved along South Shore Drive. They commented on how the projects are row homes with no character and that trees on the sites were clear- cut and not protected. • The conditions of the surrounding streets in Plymouth were discussed. Some residents feel that they are not maintained properly and that the poor condition of the streets are talked about being improved but never are. • One comment was made on how "national developers" with projects in Plymouth are given free reign and are not held accountable for their actions. • Many comments on the "lesser quality" of Plymouth and how they are a different community than that. The item was not acted on and continued to a March 16, 2006 meeting. DATE: February 17, 2006 TO: Anne Hurlburt FROM: Kip Berglund, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Medicine Lake Planning Commission Meeting Last night, I attended the City of Medicine Lake Planning Commission Meeting held at the Medicine Lake City Hall. The meeting went from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Roughly 100 people attended the meeting, including the Planning Commission, Medicine Lake consultants, the proposed development team and residents. Other than a brief discussion on some minor changes to the Zoning Ordinance, the rest of the meeting focused on one item which was a request for comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, PUD approval and preliminary plat for a 33 -unit townhouse development on the east side along South Shore Drive. The subject properties include the existing vacant Country House Restaurant site and surrounding vacant parcels. (See attached plans) The planning and engineering consultants gave an overview of the proposal and the development team also presented the project, including the realtor, architect, landscape architect and traffic engineer. The developer stated that the units would focus on one - level living marketed towards retired empty -nesters and young professionals with a starting price in the $400,000 range. The units are 2 -level slab -on -grade consisting of 2,300-3,000 square feet. After the presentation, the Planning Commission and public raised a number of questions. Roughly 25-30 people spoke in opposition of the proposal and development in general. Two or three people spoke in favor of some sort of residential development at the subject location, not necessarily this particular project. Private property rights were also mentioned by a resident and a property owner directly involved in the project. The main concerns for opposing the project were: • The deviation from the Master Plan that has been worked on extensively recently. The loss of the "woods feel"/major significant tree loss as you enter the community, which was one of the key amenities to preserve as part of the Master Plan. MEMO CITYOF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH` BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 13, 2006 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlbu'rt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average daily population for the month of January, 2006. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 581, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. 700 I 500 Y j 400 300 W a 200 100 W HCACF Monthly Population Report co M rn o o - N N ch M �t 't LQ LQ rn rn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CA 0) 0) 0) —0 0) —0 0) —0 0) —0 0) Q Q L- Q LL Q L Q u- Q Li- Q U- Q LL Q u Month/Year ,p CUP Limit ■Average Count Four pilot communities meet in Washington. In mid-December staff from Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) traveled to Washington DC, for a two-day workshop focused on implementing the Non -Motorized Transportation Pilot Program. Rails to Trails Conservancy and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sponsored the workshop which brought together representatives from the four states participating in the pilot program. The meeting was organized to give the FHWA, local departments of transportation, and the agencies administering the program in the four communities an opportunity to meet and discuss program planning, eligible costs, measurement and evaluation, federal requirements and other topics. Representatives at the meeting from the Twin Cities included Barb Thoman and Lea Schuster from TLC; Bob Works from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT); Tom Sorel, Director of the Minnesota office of FHWA; and Gary Sjoquist from Bikes Belong, a bike industry advocacy organization. Minnesota Congressman James Oberstar along with Rep. Tom Petri from Wisconsin addressed the workshop participants at a reception hosted by the Rails to Trails Conservancy on Capitol Hill. Oberstar, the lead Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, championed the inclusion of this pilot program in the federal transportation law. He also successfully fought for other funding for non - motorized transportation, including the $600 million Safe Routes to Schools Program, which was included in the federal bill. Evaluation and measurement. The federal law requires that the pilot program evaluate whether the new programs and facilities result in an increase in trips made by walking and bicycling (to work, school, shopping, and other destinations). The program's effect on traffic congestion, energy use, health, and the environment will also be measured. At the workshop in Washington, the four pilot communities agreed to explore opportunities to work together to standardize data collection and measurement. This evaluation will influence how walking and bicycling are addressed in the next federal transportation bill. Project Advisory Committee. TLC is working with agency partners to identify a Project Advisory Committee to advise the TLC Board of Directors on planning, education, promotion and project selection. That committee will be organized in the spring of 2006 and have its first meeting before June. TLC will work with its agency partners and local stakeholders to insure an open, inclusive, and efficient process. Additional project support. The McKnight Foundation, which funded the development of TLC's report Sharing the Road: Encouraging Bicycling and Walking in Minnesota, has provided $25,000 to TLC to support its initial planning for the pilot program. In addition, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota is providing funding for a new Walking and Biking Program at TLC that will include administration of the federal pilot project. TLC will hire a Program Manager to oversee work on new Walking and Biking Program, including the Non -Motorized Transportation Pilot Program. Questions about the Nonmotorized Transportation Program can be directed to TLC Program Director Barb Thoman (barbtCa.ticminnesota.org). Transit for Livable Communities 626 Selby Avenue, 2nd Floor St. Paul, MN 55104 651/767-0298 Fax: 651/221-9831 Email: tic@ticminnesota.org www.ticminnesota.org February 2006 Transit for Livable Communities Moves Forward with Federal Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program The Non -Motorized Transportation Pilot Program is a new initiative identified in SAFETEA-LU, the federal transportation law enacted this past summer. SAFETEA-LU is the acronym for the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. Under this new program, four communities will receive $20 million to $25 million' over four years to plan, develop, and promote bicycling and walking. The four communities identified in the federal bill are Minneapolis and adjoining communities; Sheboygan County, Wisconsin; Marin County, California; and Columbia, Missouri. Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) was identified in the federal bill as the lead organization for the program in Minnesota. Goals of the program. The pilot program will test how developing a network of sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and trails, combined with public promotion and education can increase reliance on bicycling and walking as modes of transportation. The money is to be used to create a network for pedestrians and cyclists that will connect with schools, transit stops, recreation centers, places of employment, and other activity centers. A memo issued by the FHWA in late November identified the types of projects and programs that will be eligible for funding. Geographic focus. In Minnesota, the pilot program will focus on Minneapolis and on connections to Minneapolis from adjoining communities. The estimated population of the city of Minneapolis is 382,000 while the combined population of the cities that adjoin Minneapolis is over 500,000. The three other pilot project sites have a population that is smaller than the city of Minneapolis alone. The estimated population of Columbia Missouri is 85,000, Marin County is 248,000, and Sheboygan County Wisconsin is 114,000. TLC will work with FHWA to develop more specific guidance on the extent to which projects "that provide access to Minneapolis from adjoining communities" are eligible for funding. 1 While the program is authorized in law at $25 million, Congress typically obligates only 85%— 95% of the authorization amount, so the program will likely yield less than $25 million for each community. LEGISLATIVE .RETIREMENTS Senator David Gaither(R) (became Gov's chief of staff — seat won by Terri Bonoff (DFL) Senator Mark Ourada(R) (moved to Washington — seat won by Amy Koch (REP) Senator Bob Kierlin(R)--not running in 2006 Senator John Hottinger(DFL)--not running in 2006 Senator Dave Kleis(R) (won St. Cloud mayoral race—seat won by Democrat Tarryl Clark) Senator Jane Ranum(DFL)—not running in 2006 Senator Wes Skoglund(DFL)—not running in 2006 Representative Joe Opatz(DFL) (named interim president of Central Lakes College— seat won by Democrat Larry Haws) Representative Ruth Johnson(DFL)—not running in 2006 Representative Jerry Dempsey(R)—not running in 2006 Representative Fran Bradley(R)—not running in 2006 Representative Andy Westerberg (R)—n ot running in 2006 Representative Barb Goodwin(DFL)—not running in 2006 LEGISLATORS SEEKING OTHER OFFICES Senator Steve Kelley(DFL) --- running for Governor Senator Becky Lourey(DFL)--running for Governor — not running for her Senate seat Senator Michele Bachmann(R)--runningfor 6th District Congressional seat Senator Sheila Kiscaden(Ind) —running for Lt. Gov with Kelly Doran(DFL) Senator Sharon Marko(DFL)—not running for Senate seat; likely to run for 2"d Congressional seat Representative Phil Krinkie(R)--running for 6th District Congressional seat Representative Jim Knoblach(R)--running for 6th .District Congressional seat Representative Matt Entenza(DFL)—running for Attorney General Representative Jeff Johnson(R)—running for Attorney General Rep. Katie Sieben(DFL)—running for Marko's Senate seat Representative Dan Larson (DFL)—running for Ranum's Senate seat Representative Scott Newman (R)—running for First District judge �� S