HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-27-1997JUNE 27, 1997
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.-
NOTE:
CHEDULE.
NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the
Administration Library, beginning at 6.00 p.m. before each Council meeting.
JULY] 7.- 00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
N. W. PLYMOUTH SURVEY
Public Safety Training Room
JUL Y9 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
JULY 23 7:00 P.M REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
JULY 29 7:00 P.M. SPECL4L COUNCIL MEETING
ICE ARENA, SHENANDOAH TOWNHOMES
FUNDING, ACTIVITY CENTER, WEST
MEDICINE LAKE PARK
Public Safety Training Room
2. MUSIC INPLYMOUTH, WEDNESDAY, JULY2, 5:30 P.M., Plymouth Amphitheater.
3. INDEPENDENCE DAYHOLIDAY, FRIDAY, JULY 4. City offices closed.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, JULY 8, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, JULY 8, 7:00 P.M., Hadley
Lake Room.
6. PRAC, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 7:00 P.M., Council Chambers.
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO
June 27, 1997
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7. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 7:30 P.M., Medicine Lake
Room.
8. MEETING CALENDARS — June, July, and August meeting calendars are attached. (M-8)
1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
a. Notice from the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority of the passenger train
demonstration on Wednesday, July 2. A schedule of the stops is also attached. (I -]a)
b. City of Minnetonka Ridgemount Avenue/Sunset Drive Project Information sheet. (I -1b)
2. STAFFREPORTS
a. Report from Park Director Eric Blank on the economic impact of the Plymouth Ice
Arena. (I -2a)
b. Report from Public Works Director Fred Moore on the Plymouth municipal water
system. (I -2b)
c. First edition of the Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership newsletter, produced
by staff, business community members, and members of the Plymouth Environmental
Quality Committee. (1--2c)
3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-3)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Daniel Holmquist regarding the requests for all -way stop signs at the
intersections of 32nd and 34 h and Zircon Lane. (I -4a)
b. Letter from Hennepin County Commissioner Mary Tambornino commenting on the
discussion about a traffic signal at the intersection of West Medicine Lake Drive and
Northwest Boulevard. (I -4b)
C. Letter from Public Works Director Fred Moore to City of Minnetonka City Engineer
Lee Gustafson discussing issues before the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. (I -4c)
d. Internet communication from Patrice Thaler regarding the rezoning of Shenandoah
Court at 22"d and Vicksburg. (I -4d)
e. Internet communication from a resident regarding the rezoning of Shenandoah Court at
22"d and Vicksburg. (I -4e)
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June 19, 1997
HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY
417 North Fifth Street, Suite 320, Minneapolis, MN
Dear Elected Official and Staff,
12) 348-9260
1�1.348-9710
On Wednesday, July 2"d, Minnesotans will have the opportunity to see and
experience rail transit in Hennepin County. The Flexliner passenger train will be making
stops throughout the course of the day, with three shorts programs scheduled.
I would like to invite you and your guests to come and enjoy the events of the day
for as long as you are able. I am especially interested in having you ride the Flexliner from
Robbinsdale (departing at 11:30 a.m.) to the noon program at Nicollet Island. The train
will return to Robbinsdale about 1:45 p.m.
This event provides a wonderful opportunity for you to see the train firsthand
and to spend time with your constituents. The program schedule is as follows:
8:00 — 8:15 a.m. Flexliner arrives at Nicollet Island to
Please R S. V.P. to 829-9062 with your name, phone number and the names of your guests
so we can reserve your places on the train.
Sincerely,
M k
Mike Opat
Hennep' ounty Commissioner
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mary Tambomino Peter McLaughlin Mark Stenglein Penny Steele Mike Opat Mark Andrew Randy Johnson
Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer
pick up passengers
8:45 — 9:00 a.m.
Robbinsdale to pick up passengers
42"d Ave. N. at W. Broadway (Farm & Garden Store lot)
9:30 —11:00 am
Brooklyn Park/Osseo for short program
63rd Ave. N. at County Highway 81
11:25 —11:30 a.m.
Robbinsdale to pick up elected officials/other passengers
42" Ave. N. at W. Broadway
12 noon — 1:30 p.m.
Downtown Minneapolis for short program
and lunch behind DeLaSalle High School
2:00 — 3:00 p.m.
Robbinsdale for short program
Please R S. V.P. to 829-9062 with your name, phone number and the names of your guests
so we can reserve your places on the train.
Sincerely,
M k
Mike Opat
Hennep' ounty Commissioner
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mary Tambomino Peter McLaughlin Mark Stenglein Penny Steele Mike Opat Mark Andrew Randy Johnson
Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer
A L L
Mary Tambornino, Chair, Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority and other
Hennepin County Commissioners invite residents to see firsthand how modern high-tech
rail transit operates during passenger train demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis and
the northwest suburbs on Wednesday, July 2, 1997.
Schedule for Wednesday/. July 2. demonstration: FNT LIEF
7:30am Departs Amtrak Depot, St. Paul FRTq/NMZ
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* 8am-8:15 Nicollet Island --opportunity for public to ride to next stop
* 8:45-9am Robbinsdale-42nd Ave. North at West Broadway (Farm & Garden)
opportunity for public to ride to next stop
* 9:30-11 am Brooklyn Park/Osseo-63rd Ave. North at County 81
brief program and opportunity for public to ride to next stop
* 11:35-11:30 Robbinsdale-42nd Ave. North at West Broadway (Farm & Garden)
public and elected officials ride to next stop
* 12-1:30pm Nicollet Island -rear of DeLa$alle high School
brief program and free lunch
* 2-3pm Robbinsdale-42nd Ave. North at West Broadway (Farm & Garden)
brief program and refreshments
4pm Arrive Amtrak Depot, St. Paul
*-opportunity to ride train
For a chance to ride this exclusive European -built train,
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612/829-9062 TODAY to book your ticket --space is limited.
sponsored by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority
Ridgemount Avenue/Sunset Drive r 16
Project information
Prepared by the`City of Minnetonka June 20, 7997
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc., the
contractor for the Ridgemount Avenue/Sunset
Drive improvements, has indicated that they
will start construction the week of June 23.
The contractor has provided the following
progress schedule for their initial construction
activities. Please note that this is an
estimated schedule and is subject to change
due to weather conditions. Homeowners will
be notified by the contractor of restricted
access during construction. The overall
sequence of construction for Ridgemount
Avenue West has been broken down into Six
areas. The six areas are:
Area 1:
Plymouth Road to Sunset Drive
Area 2:
Sunset Drive to Sunnyvale Lane
Area 3:
Sunnyvale Lane to Park Lane
Area 4:
Park Lane to Forestview Lane
Area 5:
Forestview Lane to Balsam Lane
Area 6:
Balsam Lane to County Road 73
C.S. McCrossan 's schedule for construction
of the six areas is as follows:
Area 1:
June 23 - July 23
Area 2:
June 25 - July 25
Area 3:
June 25 - July 30
Area 4:
July 14 - August 13
Area 5:
July 23 - August 13
Area 6:
July 28 - August 18
Areas 1 through 6 require blacktop removal,
milling, subgrade preparation, concrete curb
and gutter, sidewalk, and blacktop. Areas 1
and 3 also require installation of water main
and storm sewer.
Additional project information, along with the
Sunset Drive construction schedule, will be
sent out as the construction progresses.
Please exercise caution and drive safely
throughout the duration of the construction.
Your patience and understanding is sincerely
appreciated by all those involved with this
project.
Project List
Firm/Contact
Phone. Number
City of Minnetonka
939-8200 (Office)
Engineering Department
Keith Rude, Construction Coordinator/Inspector
901-0287 (Keith's digital pager)
868-3570 (Keith's cellular phone)
Lee Gustafson, City Engineer
Mike Johnson, Assistant City Engineer
City of Plymouth
509-5522 (Office)
Dan Campbell, Senior Engineering Technician
Howard R. Green Company
644-4389 (Office)
Greg Stonehouse, Project Engineer
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc.
425-4167 (Office)
Jim Helgestad, Project Manager
Roger Whiteoak, Field Superintendent
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DATE: June 20, 1997
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager J
FROM: Eric J. Blank, Director, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: ICE CENTER - ECONOMIC IMPACT
Attached is an interesting e-mail from Saskatchewan, Canada, with regard to hockey teams
coming to Plymouth. This tournament that we will be hosting from the 5th to the 10th of July
is bringing a lot of people into our town to use the hotels and restaurants, etc. This one
example has eight teams from Canada staying at the Radisson Hotel in Plymouth. I thought it
would be of interest to you and the City Council on how the ice center not only provides a fun
recreational facility, but also additional economic benefit to our community as a whole.
EB/np
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Eric Blank
From:
Internet Contact
Sent:
Thursday, June 19, 1997 1:50 PM
To:
Bill Abel
Cc:
Eric Blank
Subject:
FW: CITY MAP
Bill -
The following is a message received via our Web site. I have acknowledged Ms. Medve's message via e-mail
informing her that you or someone from your staff will get back to her regarding this. I've also requested that she
e-mail her home address to us - I will forward that to you as soon as it is received.
Please be sure to copy me on your response as we are tracking all Web site correspondence.
Thanks.
Jean Lyons
From: Cmedve@agr.gov.sk.ca[SMTP:Cmedve@agr.gov.sk.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 1997 5:10 PM
To: Internet Contact
Subject: CITY MAP
Good afternoon Plymouth: I will be attending your fine City for a
hockey tournament In July. Could you please send me a map of your city
and surrounding area? Our hockey team will be playing in five (05)
rinks: Burnsville Ice Complex in Burnsville; Eden Prairie Community
Center in Eden Prairie; Braemar Ice Arena in Edina; Inver Grove Heights
in Inv. Grv. Hgths; and finally Rosemount Ice Arena in Rosemount.
Actually there will be 8 Saskatchewan -Canada hockey teams coming so any
help you can give us will be much appreciated.
We are staying at the Radisson Hotel; 3131 Campus Drive. Thank you for
your anticipatged co-operation.
CAROL F. MEDVE
Sask-Can Major Novice Hockey Team
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DATE: June 23, 1997
TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
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FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
Plymouth operates a municipal water system to supply water to the residents,
businesses, and industries of the city. Our system must comply with the rules and
regulations of the Minnesota Department of Health. To assure that we meet these
regulations, we are required to do sampling of our water on a weekly basis and these
samples go to an independent laboratory for test results. The results are reported to the
city and to the Department of Health. In addition to this, the Health Department
conducts an annual inspection of our water system.
Enclosed is a copy of the Annual Inspection of our Municipal Water System. All parts
of our system are in compliance with the Department of Health rules and regulations.
There are two recommendations as part of the inspection. We will be considering the
recommendations associated with our chlorine treatment rooms. These
recommendations are for the safety of the plant operators and do not affect the safety of
our water supply. The second recommendation is in reference to additional training for
our water operators. All of our water operators hold a certificate from the Health
Department and go to the necessary training for continuing education to maintain these
certificates. This recommendation is a standard recommendation that the Health
Department puts in the report on all water systems since there are many smaller
systems throughout the state that do not send their operators to these water schools.
We will still be arranging for tours of the water plants for any interested
Councilmember. I believe we will do this on an individual basis since the length of the
tour could vary substantially, depending on the interest of the person in the operation
and processes at the water plant.
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121 East Seventh Place
P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
MAY 2 9 1997
Plymouth City Council
c/o Ms. Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Council Members:
Subject: Plymouth Municipal Water Supply, Hennepin County, PWSID
1270044
We are enclosing a copy of the report of our district office covering
a routine inspection of your community water supply.
The Minnesota Department of Health is monitoring your public water
supply system for contaminants required by state and federal drinking
water rules. However, the results of the monitoring will no longer be
part of this investigation report but will be sent to you under
separate cover as they become available.
If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this
report, please contact Mr. Robert Smude, Public Health Engineer at
612/215-0766.
Sincerely,
Richard D. Clark, P.E., Supervisor
Public Water Supply Unit
Section of Drinking Water Protection
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Enclosures
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TDD: (612) 623-5522 (Twin Cities) 1-800-627-3529 (Greater Minnesota)
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
REPORT ON INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Name of Water Supply
PWS ID Number
Plymouth Municipal Water Supply
1270044
Street
Telephone Numbers:
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
City: 509-5000
Operator: 509-5992
City
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Zip Code
Plymouth
MN
55447
Engineer: 509-5501
Other: 509-5670 (police
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Water Superintendent Classification
Plant Classification
Owner Type
Greg Cook A
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Plant Type
Plumbing Permits and ❑ ❑
Mike MacDonald C Tim Ficek B
Community
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Darin Caughry D Steve Herwig C
Date of Previous Survey
Date of Survey
Glen Willey B Jim Ritter A
Alex Morris B
09/07/95
01/28/97
City Engineer
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REPORT ON INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Name of Water Supply
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Plymouth Municipal Water Supply (continued)
1270044
Street
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Operator:
City
State
Zip Code
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Other:
County
District
Water Superintendent Classification
Plant Classification
Owner Type
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Community
Inspections Required Yes No
Date of Previous Survey
Date of Survey
Andy Jordan C
Craig Nowell C Keith Pallansch D
Wayne Norby D Mark Nelson D
09/07/95
01/28/97
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PWSID 1270044
Recommendations:
1. Treatment Plant No. 1 chlorine rooms should have:
a. An inspection window through which a viewer can see the entire
room.
b. Switches for the exhaust fan and lights located outside the
chlorine room, preferably near the inspection window.
c. An additional set of switches for the exhaust fan and lights
outside the room, preferably near the door and protected from
vandalism.
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should be made available to the operator(s). Attendance at the
annual waterworks operators seminar, held in the area, is a
valuable experience for anyone engaged in this field.
Based on the population, your monthly bacteria samples must be
increased to 60 samples per month.
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Public Health Engineer
Section of Drinking Water Protection
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SECTION OF DRINKING WATER PROTECTION
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY UNIT
REPORT OF COLILERT BACTERIOLOGICAL RESULTS
AND CHLORINE RESIDUAL
SAMPLED BY: Robert Smude DATE: 01/28/97
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY: Plymouth PWSID: 1270044
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LAB NUMBER
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DATE: June 23, 1997
TO: Fred Moore, Director of Public Works
FROM: Margie Vigoren, Solid Waste Coordinator
SUBJECT: FIRST EDITION OF PBEP NEWSLETTER
Attached is the first edition of the Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership (PBEP)
newsletter. As outlined in the newsletter article by Councilmember Black, the newsletter is an
outreach tool of the PBEP. It is produced by staff and both business and EQC members of the
PBEP. The newsletter will be published quarterly and mailed to all businesses in Plymouth.
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THE
Advantage
Partnership is Born
By Ginny Black City Councilmember
elcome to the PBEP Advantage! Through an initiative
of the Plymouth City Council and the Environmental
Quality Committee (EQC), local businesses are teaming up with City staff
to bring environmental information and resources to our business commu-
nity. Over the past ten months an EQC subcommittee and a group of busi-
ness representatives have developed the Plymouth Business Environmen-
tal Partnership (PBEP). The goal of this partnership is: to give Plymouth
businesses competitive advantage through environmental initiatives. Its
objective is: to create a forum which allows Plymouth businesses to learn
about environmental laws and available educational resources.
(Continued on page 2)
June 1997
Hutchinson Technology Embraces Partnership
By Neal Tessmer, HT1. Inc.
Six months ago I accepted an invitation
from Plymouth City Councilmember
Ginny Black to participate in a focus
group of businesses, local government
officials and citizens. This group met to
consider how Plymouth businesses could
gain a competitive advantage by improv-
ing their access to information on envi-
ronmental issues. As Plant Manager for
Hutchinson Technology, Inc., I knew
how improving the exchange of informa-
tion on environmental issues could bene-
fit our company. After attending the fo-
cus group, I remained as a member of the
Plymouth Business Environmental Part-
nership (PBEP).
New and expanding businesses often get
frustrated and confused when dealing
with the "system." Inadequate or incor-
rect information or inexperience in
dealing with government agencies on
environmental management issues ac-
count for much of this. Gaining access
to reliable and timely information can
reduce confusion and minimize costly
delays, errors and controversies.
A primary goal of PBEP is to promote
effective, timely communication about
environmental regulations and issues in
Plymouth. Instead of trying to "catch"
businesses doing the wrong thing,
PBEP is working to provide the infor-
mation and resources to make environ-
mental compliance and excellence a
more cost effective process for all in-
volved.
Identifying regulations and clarifying
the permit process are just two areas that
could deliver significant benefits to Ply-
mouth businesses. This has already been
demonstrated through HTI's experience.
Although our staff was familiar with en-
vironmental regulations and laws, we
were not as well prepared as we had
thought when we opened our new site in
Plymouth. We discovered environmental
issues that had not been addressed, or
delayed because we were not aware of
the process to complete them. The local
agencies were helpful, but information
from a group like the PBEP would have
made the process simpler. I don't mean
to imply that the PBEP will make the
issues of environmental regulations and
excellence less complex. They will re-
main complex, but by taking advantage
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From Page one Low -Tech Ways To Conserve Water and
Welcome
The committee has gathered input from a
phone and written survey of local busi-
nesses regarding important environmen-
tal issues and the ways in which they re-
ceive such information as well as how
they would like to receive information in
the future. To meet the goal of the Part-
nership, the group has determined its
next step is the production of a newslet-
ter, The Advantage. The PBEP will be
using the newsletter to communicate and
build relationships with local businesses
regarding environmental issues. In The
Advantage you will find information on
City services and contacts, stories about
local businesses' environmental initia-
tives, quick references to resources, a
calendar of events, waste reduction and
pollution prevention tips and much more.
Issues relating to our business commu-
nity are of great importance to the City
Council. We look forward to enhancing
communications and establishing a vital
communication tool to help our busi-
nesses gain competitive advantage
through environmental initiatives. These
advantages can be accomplished in a va=
riety of ways and we hope this newsletter
and connection to the PBEP will bring
the information to you in an easy and
effective manner.
The PBEP invites you to share your envi-
ronmental initiatives, problems and suc-
cess stories. We hope to highlight local
achievements and share examples of how
programs have been implemented in the
coming issues of The Advantage. If you
have questions, comments or would like
to submit your company's environmental
initiative, please call Solid Waste Coor-
dinators Kris Hageman or Margie Vig-
oren at 509-5506.
Tessmer
of the information and resources offered
through PBEP, businesses will invest less
time in trying to understand the process
and its many steps.
One more significant benefit exists with
this new partnership - the very real po-
tential to foster better communication
and understanding between the commu-
nity, government and business. That by
itself makes this a worthwhile activity.
Save Money
Know your flow. Monitor water use to
establish a baseline. Continued monitor-
ing raises employee awareness about
conserving water.
Cleaning under pressure. Clean equip-
ment and spills by first sweeping or
shoveling. When washing, use high-
pressure, low-volume cleaning equip-
ment.
Nozzle up. Reduce flow rates by opti-
mizing the fitting sizes of nozzles. Angle
and space nozzles to maximize the con-
tact of the water's spray. Use automatic
shut-off nozzles on all hoses.
Valves stop it. Use solenoid valves to
stop the flow of water when production
stops.
Leakers are losers. Repair leaks and
implement a preventive maintenance
program.
Training turns them off. Employees
may need to be shown how to use wa-
ter efficiently.
Using carrots/sticks. If your company
has different operating divisions, con-
sider charging water use and treatment
costs back to each division. Making
divisions financially responsible for
their water builds in the incentive to
maximize the water they use.
Source: MnTAP
Calculating the Cost of Water
As overall demand for water continues to increase so does the cost of providing and
treating it. Here's a sampling of the fees associated with water and sewer use to help
start you thinking about conservation.
Volume
Companies are charged for both the volume of water provided to them by the City of
Plymouth and the volume they send to the water treatment facility.
Strength
Wastewater fees are based on the amount of waste in the water. Companies are sub-
ject to this fee if they have continuous or batch discharges or spills of high strength
wastewater. The strength is determined by the following factors (the levels in paren-
theses indicate when they are considered high by Metropolitan Council Environmen-
tal Services [MCES]).
• BOD/biochemical oxygen demand is the amount of oxygen it takes to degrade
organic matter.
• COD/chemical oxygen demand is the amount of oxygen required to oxidize or-
ganic compounds (>500 milligrams per liter).
• TSS/total suspended solids is the total amount of suspended materials (.250 mil-
ligrams per liter).
SAC
A service availability charge (SAC) is a one time fee levied on new connections or
increased volumes discharged to a treatment facility. The MCES reviews permittees
every three years to determine if companies' SAC charges need to be reassessed.
One SAC unit — 274 gallons of water per day — costs $950. The cost has been in-
creasing steadily every year. MCES starts their SAC review one year prior to any new
assessments. This gives companies the opportunity to reduce water use/discharge in
lieu of new SAC charges.
Permit Fees
MCES charges permitted industrial users a fee based on their reporting frequency —
$75 per report. Contact MCES at 602-4703 for more information.
Source: MnTAP
Resources for Business
Pollution prevention (P2) and source reduction, reuse and recycling: Preventing pollution by
P2,1reducing it at the source is a smart strategy for your organization's bottom line and for a better
environment. Waste costs money and causes pollution.
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) 612/627-4646.800247-0015
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) 612215-0239.800/657-3843
Minnesota Waste Wise 6122924681.800/821-2230
Your county solid waste office
Energy conservation: Energy audits can identify significant sources for energy and cost savings in
your business. Energy savings can also result from participating in programs for efficient lighting, rate
e savings, energy rate comparisons, more efficient technologies and others.
Minnesota Department of Public Service (DPS) 612296-5175.800/657-3710
Your local utility
Water conservation and waste water treatment: Water use is an often overlooked area for cutting
costs and conserving resources. While water is one of our least expensive resources, avoiding excess
water use will save you money in water and sewer costs.
911,
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) 612/627-4646.800247-0015
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) 612/602-4703
Your local water treatment plant or utility
Environmental, health and safety compliance: Businesses must comply with a variety of
environmental, health and safety regulations that may be complex or difficult to understand. Both
regulatory and nonregulatory programs exist to help you comply.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) 612296-6300.800/657-3864
Minnesota Emergency Response Commission (ERC) 612297-7372
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) 612/602-4703
Metropolitan counties
Workplace Safety Consultation 612297-2393
Worksafe Minnesota 612/624-8914
Manufacturing improvements and business planning: Efforts to enhance your business can
protect the environment as well. These cost saving measures do just that: efficient processes, less toxic
products, energy conservation, minimizing disposal costs and efficient materials use.
Minnesota Technology, Inc. (MTI) 612/338-7722.800/325-3073
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) 612297-5770.800/657-3858
ll Financial assistance: Your business may be able to take advantage of financial assistance programs
that provide incentives for economic growth, job creation, business development and environmental
protection.
Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) 612297-1291.800/657-3858
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) 612296-3417.800/657-3843
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) 612/296-6300.800/657-3864
Your city, community or county economic development office
Source: Minnesota Technical Assistance Program
Legislative Update Matt Ledvina, B.A. Liesch Assoc.
The majority of new environmental re-
lated legislation is enacted through the
Environment, Natural Resources and
Agricultural Finance Bill (1997 MN
Laws, CH 216). A few of the environ-
mental highlights of this bill which may
affect Plymouth businesses are in-
cluded here.
Waste Motor Vehicle Antifreeze
The bill extended the time period dur-
ing which businesses are allowed to
dispose of vehicle antifreeze into the
sanitary sewer. For businesses that pur-
chase or use up to 50 gallons per month
of motor vehicle antifreeze, the dead-
line is now July 1, 1998. If your busi-
ness purchases or uses more than 50
gallons per month, the deadline is De-
cember 31, 1997. After the deadlines,
businesses will be required to recycle
antifreeze or dispose of used antifreeze
using alternative methods.
Mercury Containing Devices
The bill added gauges to the list of
items that may not be placed in the
waste stream without first removing the
mercury for reuse or recycling.
Air Permit Fees
Increases PCA air permit fee to match
the federal grant funds. The increase in
air permit fees will be a surcharge on
existing fees.
Small Business Environmental
Improvement Loan Program
Merges the existing Small Business En-
vironmental Loan program with the ex-
isting Hazardous Waste Generator Loan
program to establish a new program.
Superfund Response Actions and
Contaminated Sites
Increases the administrative latitude of
the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) in financial issues for
remediating soil and water contamina-
tion. Authorizes MPCA to take reason-
able ani necessary activities on a site
where a voluntary response action plan
is being implemented:
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
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city Contacts:
City of Plymouth staff is able to offer a
wide range of services. Listed below are
the departments most often called by Ply-
mouth businesses. If you do not find what
you need here, please try our Customer
Service Line at 509-5094 (voice mail) and
we will direct your question to our best
resource.
Community Development 509-5400
Building Inspections 509-5430
Permits, garbage/recycling enclosures, fire
code, lock boxes
Planning 509-5450
Land use issues, zoning, parking regulations
Engineering 509-5500
Solid Waste Coordinators 509-5506
Waste reduction, recycling, pollution
prevention
Water Resources Engineer 509-5527
Surface water management, wetland manage-
ment, pollution prevention
Senior Engineering Tech 509-5524
Darrell Johnson, Erosion Control
Public Safety
Police Division 509-5160
Emergency management, alarm permits,
crime prevention
Fire Divsion 509-5120
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City Council - City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
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Dear Council Members:
I was present at the June 18th meeting of the Council in regards to my interest in the
resident request for all -way stops at the intersections of 32nd and 34th Avenues and
Zircon Lane. In addition to myself, two other individuals were present to address the
council on this issue.
While the Council did act in favor of my personal interest on this issue, I was taken back
and regret that resident(s) who have contrary opinions on the issue were not given an
opportunity to share their concerns prior to a decision. When residents have a desire to
address an issue with the Council, take time to attend a meeting, and the Council has
knowledge of their presence and de§ire, I believe it is only proper and fair that they are
given a meaningful opportunity to be heard prior to a decision. To entertain resident
presentations only after a decision compromises the integrity of the political process and
the Council.
I also feel the resident, Mr. Tom Benkoske, who did chose to address the Council
following the decision, was inappropriately cut-off and prevented from fully sharing his
opinions within the 5 minute allowance supposedly provided.
My hope is that in the future residents have a fair and meaningful opportunity to address
the Council as part of the decision process.
ctfully
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18905 32nd Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55447
cc: Mr. Tom Benkoske
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Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Dear -M Ierney,
This is a very belated thank you for the opportunity to meet with you and other council
members on June 4, 1997. It was a good opportunity to have an informal discussion.
I have talked to Vern Genzlinger regarding Highway 101 north of County Road 24 and
discussed the need for a traffic signal at the intersection of West Medicine Lake Drive
and Northwest Blvd. I realize that both of these are in districts other than mine; the first
one being in Commissioner Steele's district and the second one being in Commissioner
Stenglein's district. My intention was only to get the show on the road. I trust and hope
that Mr. Genzlinger has been in contact with them.
Again, I am grateful for the opportunity for the informal conversation with members of
the Plymouth City Council.
Very truly yours,
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MARY
TAMBORNINO
Hennepin County Commissioner, District 6
cc: Commissioner Penny Steele
Commissioner Mark Stenglein
Vern Genzlinger
INTERNET: Mary.Tambornino@co.hennepin.mn.us
June 23, 1997
Mr. Lee Gustafson, City Engineer
CITY OF MINNETONKA
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka, MN 55345
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SUBJECT: STEERING COMMITTEE
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT ISSUES
Dear Lee:
Again, let me thank you and the City of Minnetonka for arranging the meeting on June 4 to
discuss issues with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. As stated in the letter dated June
16, 1997 from David M. Childs, City Manager for Minnetonka, a steering committee is being
formed to continue to address additional issues. I believe it is the purpose of the steering
committee to make recommendations back to all of the cities on issues and a proposed position
on these issues.
Plymouth Councilmember Ginny Black has expressed an interest of serving on this steering
committee as an elected official. Councilmember Black has a substantial background in
environmental issues and is currently employed by the State of Minnesota in the Office of
Environmental Assistance. As part of her consideration for the steering committee, you should
be aware that because of her work requirements, she does have difficulty with daytime
meetings. She would prefer either breakfast or evening meetings. I would also serve as a staff
resource person for Councilmember Black and likely attend the meetings with her.
If you have any questions on consideration of Councilmember Ginny Black for the steering
committee, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Fred G. Moore, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Mayor and City Councilmembers - Plymouth
Councilmember Ginny Black
Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager
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Internet Contact
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From: Patrice.Thaler@mhdi.com[SMTP:Patrice.Thaler@mhdi.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 1997 9:18 AM
To: Berit Strom; Internet Contact
Subject: Please copy this to all Planning Commission Members and City Cou
Dear elected and appointed members of the city council and the
planning commission:
I am very distraught over the in -action taken by the planning
commision (PC) at the public hearing on June 24, 1997.
1 believe that the PC made a great point at the start of the meeting
last night - that's where you said 'We are here to represent you - the
citizens - this should not be an adversarial relationship." Then it
seemed like you proceeded to ignore what the 300 petitioners asked
for - regarding the rezoning of file 97046 (Shenandoah and Vicksburg,
and 22nd Ave. and Vicksburg). The residents were asking for
residential zoning at low density. This was based on numerous facts
related to the already HIGH DENSITY of people within the area - which
has led to increased traffic, crime, noise, etc.
The city representative kept saying she could not make a recommendation
until they figure out sewer capacity. Isn't this a rnoot point? Who
cares if the sewer can handle commercial or high density capacity? The
residents have repeatedly asked for residential, low density zoning.
Must we continue to submit petitions, phone calls, letters, and email?
would like to remind you of Plymouth's vision statement which is
found on our web site:
"As a community, we have built a strong economic base while
maintaining our dedication to environmental preservation. We are
committed to families, children, and fostering respect for all
individuals. The City boasts 39 parks, ranging from small
neighborhood parks to large community playfields. Plymouth also
maintains a trail system of over 70 miles. Preserving open space is
an important priority for the community, , and the City has a variety
of recreational programs for all ages.'
I ask that the planning commission and the city council consider the
statements regarding dedication to environmental preservation, and
preserving open spaces before delaying or making "high
density" decisions regarding the rezoning of Shenandoah Court,
22nd Ave and Vicksburg.
Sincerely,
Patrice Thaler
1945 D Shenandoah Court
Plymouth
228-4378 (days)
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From: m0702@webtv.negSMTP:mO7O2@webtv.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 1997 10:19 PM
To: Internet Contact
Subject: planning commission
RE: agenda item 61
When Anne Hurlburt stated that the decision would be based on the sewer
usage available and then went on to say the sewer capacity would
"determine the zoning" I would hope she was not implying that if there
is room for the higher density zoning, it would be put thru if the
engineers determined that it was physically possible. With all the
evidence brought forth tonite as to how many units are in our little
corner of Plymouth, I am disappointed that the time & money is being put
into checking further. What is there to be discovered? Do we want to
make 22nd St. a main road? While someone is out counting cars on
Vicksburg, they should count how many turn onto Vicksburg from our side
streets every morning as we go to work. That is the same time children
are walking to school & waiting for buses. It would greatly exceed the
600 an hour seen later in the morning. Then add to that the cars, not
of immediate residents, going to businesses via Vicksburg & it becomes
more dangerous. I would like each of the planing commission members to
escort their child across Vicksburg or just walk on the sidewalk with
them along Vicksburg & then decide if we need more units or if we can
afford to add the danger of more traffic that will come with businesses.
appreciate the fact that the meetings are on TV.
Thank you
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