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Council Information Memorandum 01-09-1998
irp) JANUARY 9, 1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. JANUARY21, 7:00 PM JANUARY 26, 6:00 PM 2. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 7: 00 PM 3. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 7:00 PM 4. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 7: 00 PM S. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 7:00 PM 6. MONDAY, JANUARY 19 7. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, S: 00 PM 8. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Topic: Meeting with Area Legislators Public Safety Training Room ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Hadley Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-2) INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON CA VANA UGH AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 8001 Council Chambers. A staff report is attached. (M-3) HRA, Medicine Lake Room PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD, Public Safety Training Room. Agenda is attached. (M -S) MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY— City Offices Closed COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON BUSINESS RELATIONS, Medicine Lake Room PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO January 9, 1998 r 9. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 7:00 PM 10. MEETING CALENDARS PACT, Hadley Lake Room January and February calendars are attached. (M-10) b) Community Action for a Tobacco -Free Environment news release regarding Twin Cities area mayors' efforts to prevent youth access to tobacco. Mayor Tierney attended this event. (I -1b) c) Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission January 14 meeting agenda. (I-1 c) d) Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Steering Committee January 15 meeting agenda. (I-1 d) e) Town & Country Caterers invitation to groundbreaking ceremonies, 3155 Empire Lane, on Friday, January 16, 10:00 AM. (I -1e) J Fire and Ice 1998 festival news flyer and sign-up sheet for Council, staff, and employees to order sweat shirts. (I -If) g) Governing magazine article about wild animal sightings in suburban areas, with mention of the cougar sighting in Plymouth and Maple Grove. (I -1g) h) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities January 8 News Fax. (I -1h) Z MEETING MINUTES a) Environmental Quality Committee October 14, 1997 meeting. (I -2a) b) Environmental Quality Committee November 13, 1997 meeting draft minutes. (I -2b) c) Environmental Quality Committee December 9, 1997 meeting draft minutes. (I -2c) d) Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission November 12, 1997 meeting. (I --2d) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO January 9, 1998 e) Wayzata -Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission December 12, 1997 meeting. (I --2e) Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Steering Committee December 11, 1997 meeting draft minutes. (I-2fi 3. STAFF REPORTS a) Report from Public Works Director Fred Moore regarding Minnesota Department of Health water system monitoring requirements. Correspondence from the State is also attached. (I -3a) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-4) S. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter to the Mayor from HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo. (I -5a) b) Letter to Robert Nelson from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding a petroleum storage tank release at 9806 10`h Avenue North, in Plymouth. (1-5b) c) Correspondence regarding the development at 36`h and Vicksburg Lane. (1--5c) 6. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA January 21 regular meeting draft agenda. (I--6) �r✓ ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MEETING NO. 68 January 13, 1998. 7:00 PM (Tuesday) Hadley Lake Room, Plymouth City Hall 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Review & Approval of Minutes Review of Agenda 7:10 P.M. Plymouth Water Resources Management Plan 8:30 P.M Reports/Updates • Erosion Control Issues - Mr. John Barten • Aqua Scaping Sub -committee - Kathy Marshal • Sub -committee for Environmental Fair Discussion/Future Topics • Watering Ban Update • Global Action Plan Update 9:00 P.M. Adjourn EVENTS: \\Ply_nt\ntdisk l \pw\Engineering\W TRQLTY\Agendas\Agenda_6g.dae J. M - DATE: January 9, 1998 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manger FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: INFORMATION MEETING CAVANAUGH AREA STREET RECONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT NO. 8001 At the last City Council meeting, the Council established a public improvement hearing for the Cavanaugh area street reconstruction for February 4. To again discuss this project with the area residents, a staff information meeting has been established for Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Attached is a copy of the letter sent to the residents inviting them to this meeting. As part of our staff report for the Council public hearing, we will summarize comments received at the information meeting. attachment N:\PW\Engineering\PROJECPS\8001\memos\Dwight_Info Mtg.doc i4- 3 January 6, 1998 CITY OF PUMOUTR «PIN» -Name* «Address» -City-, -State- «Zip» SUBJECT: PROJECT INFORMATION MEETING 1998 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - PHASE I CITY PROJECT NO. 8001 Dear «Name»: On November 12, 1997, you were sent a letter outlining the review process for the proposed reconstruction of the streets in the Cavanaugh area. The first step in the process was for the City Council to review the 1997 Pavement Management Update. The Update recommended reconstruction of the Cavanaugh area, and two other areas in the City. This report has been reviewed and accepted by the City Council at their December 17d, meeting. The next step in the review process is to hold an information meeting to discuss the project with the residents. This meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 13', 1998 at 7.00 PM, and will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 3400 PI mouth Boulevard. This meeting will include a presentation by City staff on several issues which were identified from the resident survey followed by a question and answer period. The final step is to conduct a public hearing with the City Council. The council will be setting a date for the hearing at their January Th meeting. You will be mailed notification of the date and time for the public hearing. If you have any questions, please contact me at 509-5538. Sincerely, David M. Nummer, P.E. Civil Engineer cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works Daniel L. Faulkner, City Engineer Ronald S. Quanbeck, Assistant City Engineer EifulP(ace\TO Livtte.mg\PROJbCTS\8001\Letters\cav info meeting.doc PLYMOUTH A Beau 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.ci.PIYM0uth.mn.us AGENDA City of Plymouth ?wit ��feip Ad�so1,yr Bala' Thursday, January 15, 1998 7:00 p.m. Training Room of the Public Safety Building - 2"d floor I. Call to order II. Approval of minutes from November 20, 1997 meeting III. Animal Ordinance - review of issues and status Jan 1998 Public input on the issues under consideration for change. Meetings to be held if requested. Feb 1998 Evaluation of public input and direct staff on decisions. Mar 1998 Draft ordinance for review by Subcommittee and make recommendation to City Council. Apr 1998 City Council reviews and adopts ordinance. IV. Adjournment H U I I I I 03 b N � N C V 'y v"S o II p�ta p z j o "�" '�.. 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(612) 925-6390 Twin Cities -Area Mayors Make New Years Resolution to Prevent Youth Access to Tobacco in Their Communities Mayors receive new tool -kit designed to help communities "Do their part so kids don't start" Mayors from throughout the Twin Cities area made a unique New Years resolution today to lead their communities in the effort to keep tobacco out of the hands of children. Minnesota Commissioner of Health Anne Barry administered the resolution to the mayors, who pledged to "Do our part so kids don't start." The event also featured the kick-off of a new tool-kit—developed by the American Cancer Society, Minnesota Division, and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)—that includes information and resources to help communities prevent youth access to tobacco. Commissioner Barry said that the New Years resolution and tool -kit can encourage communities to make a strong commitment to help their young residents avoid the devastating health effects of tobacco. "We know that tobacco use usually begins at a young age, and that the health effects from tobacco can have life-long, devastating effects for the users and their families," Barry said. "The action these mayors took today sets an example for communities across the state to do their part so kids don't start." Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles -Belton welcomed the mayors to the Hennepin County Government Center, where the resolution took place. "We're sending a positive message that keeping tobacco out of the hands of our children is everyone's duty, regardless of their political affiliation," Sayles -Belton said. "If we can stand united today as metro -area mayors, we can lead the rest of our state in following suit." , Minnesota -more- ( AMERICAN Department C) CANCER of Heath SOCIETY' Minto Division. Inc. 612-623-5006 Minnesota ASSIST Project - Minnesota Department of Health 612-925-2772 TDD 612-623-5522 717 SE Delaware Street - PO Box 9441 - Minneapolis, MN 55440-9441 1-800-582-5152 New Years Resolution --Page 2 Dr. Jean Harris, Mayor of Eden Prairie, and special consultant to MDH on tobacco issues, highlighted the alarming extent of tobacco use among. young people in Minnesota. "In 1995, almost 10 percent of Minnesota sixth -graders and almost one-third of ninth graders smoked. This is above the national average," Dr. Harris said. "If kids smoke today, we all pay the price tomorrow. We pay with the health and lives of our citizens and with our community's dollars." Figures from MDH show that in 1995, the human and economic costs of smoking in the state amounted to an estimated $1.3 billion. Bloomington Mayor Coral Houle introduced the new tool -kit called, "Doing Our Part So Kids Don't Start." The free tool -kit contains information about new state legislation designed to prevent minors from purchasing tobacco. The legislation requires all tobacco vendors to be licensed, and it prohibits the sale of single, self-service packs of cigarettes and spit tobacco. It also requires all vendors to be checked once a year to ensure compliance with the law. The tool -kit also describes the problem of underage tobacco use and includes ideas on how various segments of a community—including merchants, parents, teachers and community leaders --can play a part in keeping tobacco out of the hands of children. Mayor Houle said that communities can make it tougher for children to purchase tobacco products. "Communities know the specific problems they face and the actions they need to take to prevent the problems," Houle said. "It's up to all members of the community to work together to keep tobacco out of the hands of our youth. That's where this tool -kit can be invaluable." Mayor Rob Fendler of Savage spoke about how his community's ordinance has helped prevent youth access to tobacco. The tool -kit was developed by the ASSIST project, a federally funded program designed to help communities reduce tobacco use. The Minnesota ASSIST project is coordinated through a partnership between the American Cancer Society, Minnesota Division, and the Minnesota Department of Health. The Minnesota ASSIST project funds tobacco -prevention efforts in communities across the state, including Crookston, where a group of teens will introduce the tool -kit to the Crookston mayor, City Council and other city officials at noon, Thursday, January 8, at Happy Joe's Pizza, Crookston. The tool -kit is being promoted statewide through newspaper and radio ads. Communities can receive free copies of the tool -kit by calling the American Cancer Society, Minnesota Division, at (612) 925-2772 or 1-800-582-5152. MDH news releases are available on the world wide web at. http://www.health.state.mn.us/news/news.htmi Minnesota _ ASSIST �omm��;fY a TobeccoFee E�„o�me�f Youth & Tobacco Facts Minnesota ASSIST Project • The Minnesota student smoking rate exceeds the national average. In 1995, 39 percent Minnesota Department of Health of Minnesota twelfth grade students reported they smoked cigarettes during the previous Division of Family Health 30 days, compared to A percent nationally.1 717 SE Delaware Street P.O. Box 9441 • In Minnesota, in 1995, it was estimated that there were 1,245,492 youth aged 0-17 Minneapolis, MN 55440-9441 years and more than 25 percent of these minors would become smokers. Approximately --one in three of these smokers will die prematurely.2 TEL: 612-623-5272 FAx: 612-623-5733 • The average teen smoker starts smoking at age 13 and becomes a daily smoker by age 141/2.3 • Boys are at a particularly high risk for using smokeless tobacco. In a University of Minnesota study, 44 percent of eighth, ninth, and tenth grade boys reported using smokeless tobacco.4 Cancer Society, • More than 400,000 people in the US die prematurely each year of tobacco -related Minnesota diseases. Cigarettes kill more Americans than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, murders, Division, and the suicides, drugs, and fires combined.9 communities of Minnesota. • If current smoking patterns continue in the US, they could result in an estimated $200 billion (in 1993 dollars) in future health-care costs (i.e., $12,000 per smoker)10 and approximately 64 million years of potential life lost (i.e., 12-21 years per smoking- related death). i 1 • An estimated 516 million packs of cigarettes are consumed by young people each year. Almost half of these packs are illegally sold to minors. 12 Minnesota Department More than 75 percent of under -aged high school students who are current smokers are of Health not asked to show proof of age when they purchase cigarettes. The most common 612-623-5000 method that minors use to obtain cigarettes is to buy them in a store. 13 TDD 612-623-5522 • A review of 13 studies of over-the-counter sales of tobacco found that, on average, children and adolescents were able to buy tobacco products 67 percent of the time. 14 AAAAMCM • Seventy percent of teenagers who smoke regret that they ever started; 64 percent have CAWCER SOCETY' tried to quit, and 49 percent have tried to quit within the last six months. 15 M'innre f0 Wam Inc 612-925-2772 References on reverse side December 1997 1-800-582-5152 • Ninety percent of current adult smokers began smoking by the age of 18. If a person does not begin smoking by age 20, it is unlikely he or she will ever smoke.5 • Of the young people who enter a sequence of drug use that may include alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drugs, generally, tobacco was their first drug.6 The Minnesota • Cigarette smoking during childhood and adolescence produces significant health ASSIST Project is problems. Young people suffer cough and phlegm production, increased number and. a partnership severity of respiratory illnesses, decreased physical fitness, and potential retardation in benveen the the rate of lung growth and the level of maximum lung function? Minnesota Department of In adults, cigarette smoking causes heart disease and stroke. Studies have shown that Health, early signs of these diseases can be found in adolescents who smoke.$ the American Cancer Society, • More than 400,000 people in the US die prematurely each year of tobacco -related Minnesota diseases. Cigarettes kill more Americans than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, murders, Division, and the suicides, drugs, and fires combined.9 communities of Minnesota. • If current smoking patterns continue in the US, they could result in an estimated $200 billion (in 1993 dollars) in future health-care costs (i.e., $12,000 per smoker)10 and approximately 64 million years of potential life lost (i.e., 12-21 years per smoking- related death). i 1 • An estimated 516 million packs of cigarettes are consumed by young people each year. Almost half of these packs are illegally sold to minors. 12 Minnesota Department More than 75 percent of under -aged high school students who are current smokers are of Health not asked to show proof of age when they purchase cigarettes. The most common 612-623-5000 method that minors use to obtain cigarettes is to buy them in a store. 13 TDD 612-623-5522 • A review of 13 studies of over-the-counter sales of tobacco found that, on average, children and adolescents were able to buy tobacco products 67 percent of the time. 14 AAAAMCM • Seventy percent of teenagers who smoke regret that they ever started; 64 percent have CAWCER SOCETY' tried to quit, and 49 percent have tried to quit within the last six months. 15 M'innre f0 Wam Inc 612-925-2772 References on reverse side December 1997 1-800-582-5152 1 -fib A. Minnesota SSIST Community Action for o Tobocco•Free Environment Doing Our Part So Kids Don't Start campaign Key Messages • It's estimated that one third of Minnesota children who smoke will eventually die from tobacco -related illness. Given that nearly 40% of our high school seniors smoke, almost one-third of 9' graders smoke and almost 10% of sixth graders smoke, that's a lot of unnecessary, preventable deaths in our state. • Most adult smokers began smoking before age 18, which means that our kids who start using tobacco today will likely be addicted tomorrow. We need to prevent kids from trying tobacco now if we want to reduce the overall tobacco problem in Minnesota. • Research shows that minors have a fairly easy time purchasing tobacco, yet it's against the law to sell tobacco to minors in our state, and it's against the law for minors to try to buy. We have to make sure the law is enforced 100%. • The new state law to prevent youth access to tobacco is a major step toward keeping tobacco out of the hands of our children. The law requires all tobacco vendors to be licensed. It requires that all vendors be checked at least once a year to ensure they're complying with the law, and it prohibits self-service of single packs of cigarettes and spit tobacco, making it more difficult for kids to buy them. Passage of the state law is a milestone in our efforts to reduce underage tobacco use, but if the law isn't used and enforced by all of us, it won't be effective. The whole community has a role to play when it comes to keeping tobacco from our kids. The question Minnesotans should ask themselves this year is: "Am I doing my part so kids don't start?" Are you aware of the new state law? Have you told your kids about it? If you're a merchant, are you sure you and all your co-workers are following it? If you want more information on the law and what you can do to keep tobacco from kids, call the American Cancer Society (1-800-582-5152) or (612) 925-2772 for your free copy of the new toolkit "Doing Our Part So Kids Don't Start." The new state law, and the "Doing Our Part" campaign don't require anything unreasonable. It's illegal to sell or furnish tobacco to minors. We're just asking the community to follow the law and keep tobacco out of the hands of kids. Minnesota Department of Health 612-623-5006 TDD 612-623-5522 Minnesota ASSIST Project • Minnesota Department of Health 717 SE Delaware Street • PO Bdx 9441 • Minneapolis, MN 55440-9441 AJMRICM IfSOOaET(R Minnesoso Division. Inc. 612-925-2772 1-800-582-5152 rTIA elm creek Watershed Management Commission EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Judie A. Anderson 3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150 Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone 612/553-1144 TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hennepin Conservation District 10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone 612/544-8572 AGENDA January 14, 1998 CALL TO ORDER 1. Consent items. a. Approval of minutes of December meeting. b. Treasurer's report and submission of bills. 2. Correspondence. a. MBWSR Strategic Plan. (Copy for review at meeting.) 3. Water Quality. a. . Execution of TCWQI Grant. 4. Wetland Conservation Act. a. 95-020 Castle Ridge Estates, Hassan. b. 96-078 Greg Ebert, Corcoran. C. 97-054 Bluffs of Corcoran, Corcoran. d. 97-062 Tharp Property, Corcoran. e. 97-063 John Fairbaim, Corcoran. f. Annual monitoring reports. 1) 94-041 Hills of Corcoran, Corcoran. 2) 94-050 Finke Farm, Corcoran. 3) 94-051 Cambria Farms/Shadow Wood, Hassan. 4) 96-001 Hennepin Parks Bike/Hike Trail, Dayton. 5) 96-004 Emily Ann Preserve, Hassan. 6) 96-019 Mike Kariniemi, Corcoran. 5. Project Reviews. a. 97-054 Bluffs of Corcoran, Corcoran. Y 6. Other Business. a. Due to its backlog, LMCIT will bind current insurance policy while new quote is written. CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH Agenda January 14, 1998 page 2 7. Informational Items. a. 95-024 Soo Line East, Plymouth. b. 96-044 IME Trucking, Dayton. C. 96-047 Burnet Realty (Northern Tier Limited), Maple Grove. d. 96-070 Tavis Metal Fabrication, Hassan. e. 96-072 Steine Cold Storage, Inc., Corcoran. f. 96-073 Jack & Cheryl Addition Stormwater, Corcoran. g. 97-003 Huntingwood Farms East, Maple Grove. h. 97-021 Holiday Station, Medina. i. 97-022 Kelly's Wrecker Service, Medina. j. 97-027 Five Star Industrial Park, Maple Grove. k. 97-028 Hidden Oaks PUD, Champlin. 1. 97-029 Menards, Maple Grove. M. 97-030 Elm Creek Office Center, Maple Grove. n. 97-032 Elm Creek Ridge, Maple Grove. o. 97-036 Jet Edge, Medina. P. 97-041 The Shores of Elm Creek, Maple Grove. q. 97-048 Hills of Elm Creek, Maple Grove. r. 97-056 Meadowview Addition, Maple Grove. S. 97-060 101 Market Place, Hassan. t. 97-064 Ebert Homestead, Corcoran: STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE CITIES OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTI: 71:, y NINTH MEETING 8:30 a.m., Thursday, January 15, 1998` Minnetonka Community Center-� Gray's Bay Room 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345 Members: Howard Bennis, Mayor, Deephaven' Phil Zietlow, Councilmember, Medina Terry Schwalbe, Project Coordinator, Wayzata Ed Shukle, City Manager, Mound Fred Richards, Former Mayor, Edina Mike Eastling, Public Works Director, Richfield AGENDA 1. Review draft of December 11/17, 1997 Steering Committee eighth meeting notes. 2. Status of "Resolution Endorsing Candidates for Appointment to Minnehaha Creek Watershed District' provided for consideration by the cities of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). 3. Future of the Steering Committee for Cities of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. 4. New Business, if any. 5. Next Meeting, if any. K .f Town Court . Caterers requests the honor o ;, Of your presen6e� Groundbreaking Ceremony for our New Facility at 3155 Empire Lane Near the corner of Fernbrook Lane and Harbor Lane, Plymouth, MN Friday, January 16, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Town & Country Caterers Is Proud To Celebrate Its 1 1 T� T f T rl Fire &ice Festival Parkers Lake Park Co. Rd. 6 & Niagara Ln. (1 mi. west of 494 & Co. Rd. 6 intersection) SATURDAY, FEB. 79 1998 2-7 p.m. SCHEDULED EVENTS 2:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Parkers Lake Log Cabin 2:00-5:00 "Artistry on Ice" (Help paint a huge mural on the lake) 3; 4; 5:00 Storytelling by the "Snow Queen" (Carol McCormick) 2:30-4:30 Youth Ice Fishing Contest (prizes for all 12 & Under) 3:00-3:30 Plymouth Panda Precision Figure Skating Line Performance 4:00 Youth Skating Races Begin (ages 4-14) 5:00 Northern Lights DJ Show 6:15 Eric the Juggling Magician 6:45 Fireworks rol���. ON-GOING EVENTS II * Bonfire * Recreational Ice Skating * Concessions * Ice Miniature Golf * Dog Sled Demo * Ice Rescue Demonstration * Hayrides * Snow Bowling * Hockey Goal Shooting * Viking Kick Sleds * Ice Carving Demo * Winter Camping Demo This event is co-sponsored by: The Plymouth Civic League, CUB Foods Plymouth, DNR MINNAQUA Program, Erickson's New Market, First Bank Plymouth, Franklin National Bank Plymouth, Friends of Parkers Lake, Highway SS Party Rental, J.P. Food Service, MTT Toro, Medina Entertainment Center, Minnetonka/Plymouth Rotary Club, Norwest Bank Plymouth, Plymouth Lions, Radisson Hotel & Conference Center -Plymouth, Rainbow Foods, Rod Gove Sign Painter and Plymouth Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Plymouth Parks and Recreation Dept., 509-5200. 4-1 Fire & Ice Festival Sweatshirt, Order Deadline: January 16, 1998 Royal blue heavy weight with white and orange logo in upper left crest area of sweatshirt. Name Phone Group Adult sizes: Small @ $17.25 Medium @ $17.25 Large @ $17.25 XL @ $17.25 XXL @ $19.25 $ Total $ Total $ Total $ Total $ - Total $ TOTAL Make checks payable to the City of Plymouth. Sweatshirts will be available on Jan. 30, 1998. For more information, call Karol at Plymouth Parks & Recreation, 509-5223. E N V I I I N M E N T the r a n a few months, the bears will be out however, local agencies are being called to again in the town'of West Milford. take care of incidents formerly reserved Emerging from a long winter's sleep, for the wild frontier. they will learn which streams have The largest number of calls have to do the most plentiful fish . and which . with deer, but complaints about coyotes, fields have the best berries. They will also bears and mountain lions are becoming learn which fast-food restaurants have the routine even in some of the-oldest and fullest dumpsters, and which houses have most settled parts of the country. Attacks the tastiest pets. on humans are relatively rare, The mayor of West Milford, John Mul- ligan, insists he is ready. "It just comes with the territory," Mulligan says., None of this would be note- worthy if Mulligan's terri- tory were somewhere in the Rockies. What makes it . interesting is that West Mil- ford is a town in northern New Jersey, barely an hour from Manhattan. It is, nevertheless,. something of a home base for bears. Over the past several years, city officials have been receiving two or } three calls a week reporting bear sightings. They are not . alone. In the past five years, the number of bear complaints received by the New Jersey Fish, Game Wild animals are moving and Wildlife Division has tripled The west - empart ofthestate alone ishome toanesti- to the suburbs and they mated 500 black bears. And many of the sightings aren't what's known in the trade as campfire" sightings. Increasingly; bears seem to like it there. and humans are becoming acquainted in suburban backyards. but wild animals are preying on household It is happening in many places around pets, rooting through garbage and gener- the country where you would not expect ally intimidating dazed suburbanites. it. Residents of two Minneapolis suburbs, • Sometimes, though, it is the animal that Maple Grove and Plymouth, have been experiences trauma as a result of these sighting mountain lions regularly for the encounters. A few months ago, a young past year. Authorities doubted the reports coyote was sighted on the streets of Seat- until asecurity guard saw............:::...........................:......... de. It was so spooked that one of the animals wan- , m ALEX IANIELI it darted into an office dering through a parking..........................................7........... building and got trapped lot where he works, and caught it on a sur- in an elevator for several hours before it veillance camera. was liberated. Traditionally, animal-related com- This winter, the town of Cape Eliza- plaints to suburban police departments beth, Maine, had to convene a series of have meant nothing more menacing than town meetings to educate residents on a a nasty dog or a lost cat. More and more, coyote problem there. People were corn- 31 9 1 1 E I I I 1 9 January 1998 plaining about the wild animals staring at them, howling at the moon, fighting with their dogs and eating their cats. They were advised to keep pets and food indoors and not to stare back. Residents of some Texas communities are getting used to something even more bizarre: emus wandering around the out- skirts of town. A few years ago, ranchers tried raising the six -foot -tall ostrich -like creatures for meat and skin lotion. But the project failed, the birds were liberated to fend for themselves, and some of them don't seem to mind the urbanized life. In most cases, the reason for the prob- lem is easy enough to find. Often it is the &a that suburban development has encroached on wildlife habitat. In Prescott, Arizona, for example, an entire antelope herd was encir- cled by new houses and businesses. Fearing for the future of the herd, which was roaming right behind the local K - Mart, citizens organized a human chain. Joining hands, more than 250 volunteers attempted to herd the ante- lope out of the area so they could run free. The herding experiment, which was tried two years ago, was not suc- cessful. Today the antelope are back. But the increased contact between people and wildlife is not always caused by suburban advance into remote areas. Sometimes, as in the case of New Jersey's bear population, it hap- pens because states have set aside aban- doned farmland as wildlife areas. These protected areas, once they are cleared of crops, grow into woodlands ideal for sup- porting larger bear populations. As the woodlands expand, they move closer to civ- ilized territory, until the animals suddenly turn up without warning in a backyard. One way to deal with the bears, at least, would be to allow hunters to thin out their ranks. New York and Pennsylvania are already doing that. In addition, New York now forbids residents to feed bears near paved roads and houses. Currently, New Jersey is considering several options for dealing with its bear population. One, relocating bears to a remote area in the southern part of the state, has been met with considerable resistance. Resurrecting the bear hunt is also a possibility. Bear hunting was once legal in New Jersey, but it has not taken place there in more than 25 years. 13 David Clark illustration January 8, 1998 3:56 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS January 5-9, 1998 4W Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 1996 Livable Communities Act Report Released The Metropolitan Council has released its annual Liv- able Communities Act (LCA) report card. The 1996 report is based on data gathered by the council and surveys completed by 92 of the 97 participating LCA cities. Some of the major findings of the report card are: ♦ $176 million in public funds has been spent or committed in 48 cities for a variety of afford- able and life cycle housing programs. ♦ Although housing program expenditures were evenly split between rental and owner - occupied housing, the largest expenditure category was for financing homeowner programs. ♦ The most common barriers to providing affordable and life cycle housing were land avail- Aff ArlewIffalQt0aaAW dty72mger&Wjk%almatm. Me %af►unit%mifI mdel PeArelwithmay 0rx, (walaolfuF%a aAetoA 7 elldat Adreaul-Islawtmar dtylrsaa © Alywrite7ff,70M 74f11o%mity.4 mael✓art k Ad,, AlYfjMy-2 44 16'474011t Zlf 4&v %18r-7299 final/ Aide bOa lmia ability and land costs. ♦ Communities responding to the survey reported that 788 new affordable rental units were constructed in 1996. If the 1996 production was extended to the year 2010, the number of units produced would be about 800 short of the goal of 12,000 units. ♦ The communities reported 4,092 new affordable owner - occupied units. If the 1996 production is extended to the year 2010, the goal of 68,832 would fall short by 7,500 units. ♦ The majority of new con- struction has occurred in the developing suburbs. About 80 percent of rental and 86 percent of owner -occupied housing was built there. ♦ Approximately 75 percent of all new affordable units were built in the developing area. ♦ Local resources accounted for over 60 percent of total expenditures (rehabilitation and financing activities). Local resources include mortgage revenue bonds, tax increment, ou may want to con- tact your legislators and provide them with a summary of your LCA report. community development block grants and essential function housing bonds. ♦ Some cities have used development incentives. Of the 88 communities reporting, 25 used density bonuses or assisted in land acquisition, either directly or through write-down of land costs. Fee waivers and assess- ments were used less frequently. Copies of the report are avail- able from the council. The executive summary discussed by the council's community devel- opment committee presented the survey results by planning region. Subsequent reports will contain individual city data. While media coverage has been limited, there was an editorial in the St. Paul Pioneer Press (1/7/98), which stated that, 'The big unanswered question is whether the council has suffi- cient tools and resources to keep up the momentum and meet the region's long-term goals." You could also indicate what, if any legislative initiatives or changes to policies would help your city in meeting its goals. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Meeting No. 65 Tuesday, October 14, 1997 5:30 p.m. Members Present: Martin Frank, Bob Swanson, Jeffrey Johnson, David Shea, Bridget Jodell, and Kathy Marshall Members Absent: Rita O'Donnell Others/Staff Ginny Black, City Council Representative Present: Sandra Wallin, Volunteer Secretary Shane Missaghi, Staff Ex -officio Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Martin Frank at 5:30 pm. Announcements: It was announced by Mr. Missaghi that John Barten would be unable to bring additional erosion control information before the Committee at the October meeting. His presentation was tabled until November. It was brought to the attention of the Committee by Mr. Frank that there had been a video presentation on local television regarding the Plymouth Business Partnership in which Dana had played a major role. Mr. Frank announced that Ms. Rita O'Donnell had formally submitted her resignation to the Environmental Quality Committee, effective immediately. It was pointed out by members of the Committee that Ms. O'Donnell had received special commendation from the City Council for her exemplary contribution to the community in the area of environmental issues. She was awarded a plaque and verbal recognition at the last meeting of the City Council. Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Jodell and unanimously approved by the Committee that the minutes of the September 9, 1997 meeting be approved as written. S'Za MINUTES - MEETING NO. 65 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE PAGE 2 Reports and Updates: Handouts distributed in the EQC mailed packets were discussed. Mr. Shea asked if more specific information regarding Item IV -C from the August 14, 1997 minutes of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission Meeting was available. Mr. Missaghi stated that he would have a copy of Resolution 97-5 available for the Committee at the November meeting. Mr. Shea also stated that the Technical Notes - Watershed Protection Techniques Bulletin had been most helpful and informative. Aqua Scaping Sub -committee: It was reported by Mr. Frank that the sub -committee had met. It was learned that this program did not qualify as a possible grant recipient from the Sustainable Communities - Goals and Grants Program. Alternative sources of funding were discussed at some length. Mr. Missaghi and Ms. Marshall agreed to draw up a presentation document regarding the entire aqua scape project which could be distributed to possible funding sources. This document will be shared with the Committee at the November meeting. The sub -committee will meet at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22 at City Hall. Phosphate Free Fertilizer Sale: Activity at the sale was discussed and it was generally agreed that the participation was lower than in the past. Approximately 200 bags of fertilizer had been sold with a potential profit of $1,000. It was reported by Mr. Missaghi that the fertilizer fund now has an approximate balance of $2,000. Mr. Frank stated that the promotional efforts for the spring sale will be determined at the February meeting of the Environmental Quality Committee. It was suggested by Ms. Jodell that a sign at the site stating the purpose of the sale and how the proceeds would be used would help to promote additional participation. Mr. Frank volunteered to obtain phosphate study information from Mr. Barten. This information would then be used in educating the public regarding phosphates. New Business: Mr. Missaghi stated that he had been in contact with a Gleason Lake School parent who is a landscape architect. This individual is working with the school to develop a natural walkway to be used for student education. It was further pointed out by Mr. Missaghi that this individual might be helpful in the development of the aqua scape project. T-- 2a MINUTES - MEETING NO. 65 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE PAGE 3 Environmental Fair: City staff members Chris and Margie, Committee Members Mr. Shea and Ms. Marshall and Mr. Missaghi agreed to stand as the sub -committee for the Environmental Fair -98. Ms. Marshall will report on the sub -committee's activity at the November meeting. Watering Ban Update: There was general discussion regarding this issue and it was pointed out by Mr. Missaghi that there is a drinking water conservation plan before the Metropolitan Council at the present time. Mr. Frank suggested that public education would be well handled through the institution of the Global Action Plan who has statistics on studies regarding water conservation both within and outside of the home. Ms. Jodell suggested that public education at the Environmental Fair would be valuable. Water Resource Management Plan: The Plan had been distributed to the Committee in the meeting mailing packet. Mr. Frank asked that the Committee review the Plan carefully prior to the November meeting. November Meeting Agenda Items: • Erosion Control Issues - John Barten • Environmental Fair Issues - Kathy Marshall, et al • Aqua Scape Issues - Martin Frank, et al • Water Resources Management Plan - Mr. Missaghi, et al Adjournment: It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shea and unanimously approved by the Committee that the meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandra M. Walline DRAFT DRAFT MINUTES 1-2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Meeting No. 66 Tuesday, November 13, 1997 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Jeffrey Johnson and Kathy Marshall Members Absent: Bridgette Jodell, David Shea, Martin Frank and Bob Swanson Others/Staff Ginny Black, City Council Representative Present: John Barten, Hennepin County Parks Representative Sandra Walline, Volunteer Secretary Shane Missaghi, Staff Call to Order: Due to storm conditions, a quorum was not present for the November 13th meeting. Mr. Missaghi called an informal meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Water Resources Management Plan: Discussion regarding the Water Resources Management Plan ensued with Ms. Black stating that, in her opinion, the report needed to be more specific. Mr. Missaghi responded by saying that the Plan, as it stands, was developed so that it would be in conformance with existing code, zoning, etc. Further, he stated that monitoring programs now in effect would provide a basis for more specific information in the future. Both the developed and undeveloped areas of northwestern Plymouth were discussed with regard to the Water Resources Management Plan. Some ideas exchanged were: • Wild life corridor. • Natural plantings. • Fee reduction incentive for wise use of water. • Effects of aging population and less hyperactivity. • Identification of actual buildable areas on sites. Mr. Missaghi requested that all committee members forward written comments regarding the Plan to him so that they could be incorporated into a single document. This document would then be distributed to all members for review prior to the December meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandra M. Walline G. IpwlEngineeringl WTRQLTI1MINUTEM 11-13-97.doc T DRAFT DRAFT I- IQ--- ENVIRONMENTAL � MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Meeting No. 67 Tuesday, December 9,1997 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Martin Frank, David Shea, Bridget Jodell, and Kathy Marshall Members Absent: Bob Swanson and Jeffrey Johnson Others/Staff Ginny Black, City Council Representative Present: Sandra Walline, Volunteer Secretary Shane Missaghi, Staff Marsha Videen, Friends of Parkers Lake Fred Moore, Director of Public Works Dwilght Johnson, City Manager Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Martin Frank, at 7:00 pm. Review and Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Ms. Jodell, seconded by Ms. Marshall, and unanimously approved that the September 9, 1997 minutes be approved as submitted. It was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Marshall, and unanimously approved that the minutes of the October 14, 1997 meeting be approved as submitted. Water Resources Management Plan: It was reported by Mr. Shea that he had received calls from three committee members who indicated general concurrance with the Plan. Two recipients of the Plan had forwarded written comments. All comments were discussed at great length during the course of the meeting. Within this discussion the Committee agreed on the following general determinations: 1. - It was generally agreed that the 18 goals be divided into two separate discussion fields, i.e., 9 water body topics and 9 watershed topics. 2. It would be beneficial to await the result of the Eden Prairie study on water shed issues. 3. Water quality decisions will be affected by the Barr Engineering Study which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 1998. DRAFT DRAFT 4. The rating of water bodies should be modified to high, medium and low thereby eliminating the rating of excellent. 5. The City should balance water issues considering both recreational requirements and public input. 6. A modification of wetland replacement provisions should exclude buffer areas. Mr. Missaghi again asked that all Committee members submit their Plan comments in writing so that a master document of comments can be created for everyone to review prior to the January, 1998 meeting. All comments will also be held as individual files in the City Engineer's office for general review. Agenda Topics Not Discussed: Due to the extremely involved discussion of the Water Resources Management Plan, all other topics were tabled for discussion at a future meeting. Adjournment: It was moved by Ms. Jodell, seconded by Mr. Shea and unanimously approved that the meeting adjourn at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully, submitted, Sandra M. Walline IIPly_nAntdhk11pw1Engineeringl WTRQLTDMINUTE8I12-9-97.doc T -2d elm creek Watershed Management Commission EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Judie A. Anderson 3001 Harbor Lane Ste. 150 Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone 612/553-1144 TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hennepin Conservation District 10801 Wayzata Blvd. Ste. 240 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone 612/544-8572 MINUTES November 12, 1997 fes ' Jqy A co I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at Plymouth City Hall, Plymouth, MN, by Chairman Ken Ashfeld. Those present were: Jesse Walizer, Champlin; Shirley Slater, Dayton; Gary Morrison, Hassan; Ken Ashfeld, Maple Grove; Pat Klise, Medina; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Ellen Sones and Ali Durgunoglu, HCD; John Barten, Hennepin Parks; Joel Jamnik, Attorney; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary. Also present: Keefe Schunk, Corcoran, re project 96-069. II. Minutes. Motion by Morrison, second by Klise to approve the minutes of the October meeting. Motion carried. III. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Morrison, second by Klise to approve the Treasurer's Report and pay the bills. Motion carried. IV. Correspondence. The Commission received copies of the following: A. Call for papers, Minnesota Water '98. B. EAW for proposed Elm Creek Interceptor, Phase I and II. C. 1995 and 1996 Water Year Data Summary, from Minnesota DNR. V. Water Quality. A. Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program. 1. Elm Creek Gauging Station. a. Elm Creek Stream Bank Stabilization. District staff, with the help of sen- tenced -to -serve crews, will add another two cubic yards of riprap within the next month. The gauging house is also in need of repair and HCD staff will try to coordinate this with the USGS. b. Elm Creek real time stage and flow information is now available on the Internet. Just point your browser to: http://wwwmn.cr.usgs.gov/rt-cgi/gen_tbl_pg/ and click on 05287890 ELM CREEK NR CHAMPLIN. C. USGS Agreement. The contract has been received. The Commission's share will be $10,505. This includes operation of the gauging station and water quality sampling. The crest gauge operation responsibility and funding were removed from the contract. HCD will maintain the crest gauges. Motion by Walizer, second by Moore to approve the agreement and authorize execution of the contract. Motion carried. CHAMPLIN • CORCORAN • DAYTON • HASSAN • MAPLE GROVE • MEDINA • PLYMOUTH Elm Creek Minutes November 12, 1997 page 2 2. Mill Pond Lake Level Monitoring and Diamond Creek Gauging. The housing for the WL -14 water level recorder was successfully installed along with a new staff gauge at the Mill Pond outlet. One of the recorders was placed in the housing for calibration. Data collection will start next spring. HCD appreciates the City of Champlin Public Works staff's cooperation in this matter. Installation of the Diamond Creek recorder will be done in spring B. Macroinvertebrate Monitoring and Education Project. Some of the results have been received and checked. HCD is awaiting'the balance of the results. A report will be available in February. An investigation of Elm Creek near Elm Road was conducted over the summer and fall. A water sample was collected of a reddish -orange floc discovered in the creek. No macroinvertebrates were found in samples at the site. A sample of the floc, viewed under a microscope, did not appear to be living. DNR also viewed the sample and concluded it to be non -living material. The sample was sent to the lab and analyzed for manganese and iron. The floc was very high in iron (24,900 parts per million). The source of the iron has not been identified. The floc was found in the creek for approximately three weeks. It may have precipitated in a large wetland upstream and released to the creek. For rough comparison purposes, the MPCA standard for iron in water is 1245 parts per million. If this condition occurs again, HCD staff would like to have a whole water sample tested for iron and would continue to investigate the source. C. Lake Monitoring. Lake monitoring was completed in October. The results of the chemical monitoring have been received and were included in the Status Report. Transparency and dissolved oxygen data have not yet been received. Total phosphorus concentrations leveled off in Fish Lake following an early spring high. Chlorophyll a concentrations were below nuisance conditions most of the year. Weaver Lake had fairly low phosphorus concentrations except in April and May. Chlorophyll a concentrations were also low. Sylvan Lake exhibited extremely high phosphorus and chlorophyll a concentrations throughout the monitoring period, with a high of 829 mg/1 TP on August 11 and a high of 207 mg/l CHL on July 16. These are the highest concentrations observed in the history of our monitoring program over the years. Sylvan Lake is receiving a tremendous load of nutrients from its agricultural watershed. D. Twin Cities Water Quality Initiative Grant Application. Motion by Klise, second by Slater to approve the budget proposed by HCD staff. Motion carried. VI. Wetland Conservation Act. A. 95-020 Castle Ridge Estates, Hassan. No new information. B. 96-069 Keefe Schunk, Corcoran. The Restoration Order was sent in October. Schunk was invited to attend this meeting where the replacement ratio (if he chooses to replace) and the replacement plan deadline were to be determined. Schunk read a prepared statement and departed the meeting prior to any discourse. Motion by Walizer, second by Use to prepare a letter to the DNR informing them that Schunk has not responded to the order. Motion carried. Anderson will attempt to get a copy of the statement read by Schunk. C. 96-078 Greg Ebert, Corcoran. Ebert verbally requested another extension to his replacement. The delineation in his newly acquired property could not be done due to some contractor problems and field conditions. Motion by Moore, second by Morrison to recommend to the DNR an extension of the deadline to June 1. Motion carried. D. 97-034 Betty Schiniege - Corcoran. Staff visited the site to determine the extent of the fill to be removed. If the review of FSA photos indicates more fill, another site visit will be made. It is possible that the actual fill is less than the amount indicated in the Restoration Order. No action required by the Commission. Elm Creek Minutes November 12, 1997 page 3 ,:r _ z, d E. 97-051 G & M Properties, Ebert Construction, Corcoran. District received no comments for the replacement plan. The Commission's decision for approval was mailed October 22. F. 97-054 Bluffs of Corcoran, Corcoran. Staff inspected the property after a delineation report was submitted. Staff concluded that the delineation report inaccurately excluded certain wetland areas. A revised report has been requested. G. 97-055 Rush Creek Golf Club, Corcoran. Sureties have been received. Wetland replacement plan approval and the exemption decision were mailed October 22, 1997. H. Tharp Property on Duffney Drive, Corcoran. District received a complaint regarding fill on the outlot of 20420 Dufiney Circle. District contacted the property owner to inquire and was informed that the fill was placed there temporarily. To avoid any future problems, District requested a letter of assurance from the property owner that the fill will be removed in spring. I. John Fairbairn, 19560 Patrick Place, Corcoran: Fairbairn requested an inspection of his property for relocating a horse bam. A pond had been dug out within a wetland on the property by the previous owner(s). District requested determination of the ordinary high water by the DNR, and will notify the owner about the findings and some recommendations. Fairbaim must also meet the City and DNR setback requirements. VII. Project Reviews. A. 97-056 Meadowview Addition, Maple Grove. This is an 11 acre residential development in the agricultural zone area (1990 Comprehensive Land Use Plan). The plan proposes fill and mitigation within the floodplain. HCD recommended approval of the floodplain mitigation plan contingent upon review of final plans. Motion by Morrison, second by Klise to approve the recommendation of the District Office. Motion carried. VIII. Informational Items. The following items are listed for informational purposes only and required no action by the Commission. A. 95-024 Soo Line East, Plymouth. No new information. B. 96-044 IME Trucking, Dayton. No new information. C. 96-047 Burnet Realty (Northern Tier Limited), Maple Grove. No new information. D. 96-065 Mega Homes, Dayton. No new information. E. 96-076 P & F Machining, Dayton. No new information. F. 97-003 Huntingwood Farms East, Maple Grove. On October 23 District requested revisions to the plans submitted. G. 97-005 Weber Property Bank Erosion on Crow River, Hassan. No new development. H. 97-020 Dunkirk/Lawndale Road, Maple Grove. Plans were approved October 6. I. 97-021 Holiday Station, Medina. No new information. J. 97-022 Kelly's Wrecker Service, Medina. No new information. K. 97-025 Mid -Specs, Inc., Hassan. No new information. L. 97-026 Sharp Construction, Lot 5, Hassan. No new information. Elm Creek Minutes November 12, 1997 page 4 M. 97-027 Five Star Industrial Park, Maple Grove. District requested additional information on August 7, 1997. N. 97-028 Hidden Oaks PUD, Champlin. Financial sureties have been submitted. The stormwater computations are still not clarified. The developer indicated they would revise their wetland replacement plan, however, no plans have been received to date. O. 97-029 Menards, Maple Grove. District met with City staff on October 23 and discussed the revisions needed. P. 97-030 Elm Creek Office Center, Maple Grove. No new information. Q. 97-032 Elm Creek Ridge, Maple Grove. District received revisions September 29. R. 97-036 Jet Edge, Medina. District requested revisions on September 15. S. 97-037 Northern Dewatering, Hassan. No new information. T. 97-038 Copper Marsh South, Maple Grove. Plan was approved October 23. U. 97-039 Veit Companies, Hassan. No new information. V. 97-041 The Shores of Elm Creek, Maple Grove. Phase I plan, which does not have any floodplain impacts, was approved October 23. Review of Phase II plan is pending revisions. W. 97-048 Hills of Elm Creek, Maple Grove. District met with the City staff on October 23 to discuss the revisions needed. X. 97-049 Palmer West Construction, Inc., Hassan. Plan was approved October 30, 1997. Y.. 97-050 Precision Pavement Marking, Hassan. District requested revisions to the stormwater plan. Contingent approval was given. Z. 97-052 Peimagreen, Inc., Corcoran. District approved the pond but received no clarification re the setback issues on the entire addition (96-072 and 96-073). AA. 97-057 Sci Med Phase 3 grading (Futcher site), Maple Grove. District approved the E&SC plan with a minor contingency. AB. 97-058 Thorpe Distributing Addition, Medina. District approved the plan November 4. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim j. w. watershed. elm.minute97.NOV - 2� WAYZATA -PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION Minutes December 12, 1997 Members present: Donna Marget, Lydia Kihn, Barbara Hickok, Gina Byers, Dave Hadden, Jan LeBreche, Martha Anderson, Mandy Little, Barbara Carlson, Jeyn Hofacker, Judy Hanson, Tim McCarthy, Gary Swedberg, Judy Hoover Approval of Minutes: Martha Anderson moved and Mandy Little seconded. $859.92 in the treasury Introductions No public safety update. Barb: College update - wants to get ahold of medical examiners to get numbers of young adults that have died to drinking and driving. Also, discussed public service/holiday resource safety tips at Wayzata Bay Center. We need a banner to represent who we are. Gina Byers: Updated the commission on summer and fall activities such as trainings at Champp's, safe -boating promotions, books published on fake ID's, distributing lots of information. Dave Hadden: Shared a flyer on a presentation coming up on marijuana sponsored by Hazelden. Date is January 8, 7-9pm, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Plymouth. Several more colleges, St. Ben's and St. John's are looking at establishing chemically free dorms. Judy Hanson: Will provide updated resource list for future public events. S- Ze. Barbara Carlson: From Communities in Collaboration - talked about a joint membership/partnership with our WPACHC to work together on community standards and expectations. Mandy,Jeyn, Tim, and Judy will work with Barbara Carlson on this effort. Discussion followed agenda items on the "state of our children's drug use" and the relationship that has with their parents, the community, their rec/leisure time, and how they feel about themselves. NEXT MEETING DATE: January 9. 1998 STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE CITIES OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Thursday, December 11, 1997 DRAFT MEETING NOTES Attendees: Steering Committee Members: Phil Zietlow, Councilmember, Medina Terry Schwalbe, Project Coordinator, Wayzata Ed Shukle, City Manager, Mound Mike Eastling, Public Works Director, Richfield Howard Bennis, Mayor, Deephaven Fred Richards, Edina Others: Judd Mowry, Councilmember, Tonka Bay Lee Gustafson, City Engineer, Minnetonka 1. Notes from the November 20, 1997 (seventh) meeting were accepted without revision. 2. Several cities submitted names of candidates for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. Nominees interviewed by the Steering Committee include: Woody Love, Shorewood; Warren McNeil, Deephaven; Ron Baumbach, Richfield; Jerome Keehr, Victoria; Pat Maloney, Minnetonka. 3. Due to the hour, the meeting was continued to December 17, 1997. A subcommittee, consisting of members of the Steering Committee, Judd Mowry and Lee Gustafson, was formed to interview Jim Calkins of Minnetonka, candidates for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers, prior to December 17, 1997. 4. The Steering Committee reconvened on Wednesday, December 17, 1997. Results of the interviews were discussed. A draft resolution related to endorsing candidates for the Minnehaha Watershed District Board of Directors was reviewed. It was agreed to include the following recommended endorsements as part of the draft resolution which would be forwarded to the cities of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for consideration: Hennepin County candidates: Upper Watershed: 1. Patrick Maloney (top ranked candidate in Upper Watershed) 2. Warren McNeil Lower Watershed: 1. Jim Calkins (top ranked candidate in Lower Watershed) 2. Ron Baumbach Carver County candidate: 1. Jerome Keehr (top ranked candidate in Carver County) 5. The next Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, January 15, 1998 at the Minnetonka Community Center. Prepared by: Michael J. Eastling, Richfield Public Works Director Page 1 of 1 DATE: January 6, 1998 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: WATER SYSTEM MONITORING REQUIREMENTS The City received a letter (attached) from the Minnesota Department of Health dated December 31, 1997, stating that they had only received the results of 59 samples from the required testing on our water supply system. We are required to submit 60 samples each month. This was for the month of November. A copy of this letter was provided to the City Council in January 2, 1998 City Council information memo. The water plant operator did submit the required number of samples to the independent testing laboratory as required by the Health Department. The testing laboratory made an error and omitted the results of one of the samples on the analysis report which is submitted to the Health Department. They have corrected their report and submitted a revised copy. Greg Cook, Sewer and Water Supervisor, has spoken with the representative of the Health Department and they acknowledge the receipt of the corrected monitoring report. We will receive a confirmation letter in the near future acknowledging that we were in compliance for the month of November. attachment cc: Greg Cook, Sewer and Water Supervisor G:\pwNEngintering\GENERAL\MEMOS\FRED\Wtr_Ssy_Monit_Reqir.doc Minnesota Department of Health 121 East Seventh Place P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 December 31, 1997 Plymouth City Council c/o Ms. Laurie Ahrens, Clerk Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 dear Cowcil Members. e -j; '3a 1270044 Plymouth Hennepin County SUBJECT: WARNING: Failure to Meet Bacteriological Monitoring Requirements, Plymouth According to our records, we did not receive the required number of monthly bacteriological water samples for the month of November 1997. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) rules under 40 CFR 141.21 as implemented by Minnesota Rules 4720.0350, require your system to have 60 water samples analyzed each month. We have only received the results for 59 samples. Please note that all samples must be taken from representative sites on your distribution system. Any two samples taken at the same site at the same time can only count as one sample. Furthermore, raw water samples cannot be used to satisfy the bacteriological monitoring requirements. Your system is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is receiving a copy of your bacteriological results. Some laboratories do not mail results to the MDH. It is your responsibility to send a copy by the tenth day of the following month, or verify that your laboratory is aware of this policy. If a community repeatedly fails to submit samples. formal enforcement action will be taken by either the USEPA or the MDH, which may include fines. If the required sampling has been done, please notify us immediately and submit a copy of your laboratory results to this department. Any questions can be directed to Pat McKasy at 612/215-0759. RDC: PM: Imw cc: Water Operator William Anderl. Sincerely, % �r ichard D. Clark, P.E., Sup ervi ,or..' Public Water Supply Unit ! Section of Drinking Water.Proted-tion Metropolitan District Office, St. Paul TDD: (612) 623-5522 (Twin Cities) 1-800-627-3529 (Greater Minnesota) An Equal Opportunity Employer �K. t Minnesota Department of Health 121 East Seventh Place P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 January 7, 1998 Plymouth City Council c/o Ms. Laurie Ahrens, Clerk Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Council Members: CTrAl f-da, SUBJECT: Withdrawal of December 31, 1997, WARNING: Failure to Meet Bacteriological Monitoring Requirements, Plymouth Municipal Water Supply System. Hennepin County, PWSID 1270044 We have received additional information regarding the bacteriological samples that your system submitted to Twin City Water Clinic, Inc. during the month of November 1997 Please disregard the Warning: Failure to Meet Bacteriological Monitoring Requirements dated December 31, 1997, previously sent to the City Council. 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X E ed 3 c z E 4° 40� -o sCd co i3r ❑ con .0 O 0 .� cz r+. .O �S+ .�f+: t. �C C N fn 7 G> !A CC3 >l it O O Op y O O C O .- O 0� d as P. zzxa wZU0..a..�r�w — a LL W� W F^ � 0 to a e � a E c a� Cc En x a�rA x to O O G CO O o 4) ox•-, Cd_ C d� e0 br E c o ami ami i a N c O `d N ,°� co Hch M4 vi ;:� 00 : 0 to a x O O G CO O C O a\ O N N M4 vi 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 to a a� on cis n. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THE SECRETARY Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney: WASHINGTON, O.C. 20410-0001 December 23, 1997 T 6'a As I come toward the end of my first year as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, I want to provide you with a summary of our activities and accomplishments. In January, we set forth an ambitious legislative agenda. Our top priority was passage of the first piece of major housing legislation in six years, the Mark -to -Market Bill. When President Clinton signed the HUD Appropriations Bill, the Mark -to -Market legislation became law. Implementing this legislation will save our citizens more than $1.6 billion over the next five years. The Appropriations Bill also included a 30 percent increase to renew all expiring Section 8 certificate contracts which will prevent 4.4 million Americans from the threat of homelessness. In addition, Congress provided $25 million for a new Brownfields initiative. We ended the session with public housing reform and homelessness bills pending final action. When Congress returns, passage of these bills will be among my highest priorities. During my confirmation hearing, I committed to Congress that I would return competence to the Department and rid HUD of fraud, waste and abuse. In 1997 we have significantly increased debarments of those who should not be doing business with HUD. Simultaneously we are implementing HUD 2020, our reorganization plan. Our new management approach and high tech information systems will allow us to enter the 21 st century as a more prepared partner. HUD 2020 does more with less by consolidating activities, setting up front and back office duties, and by linking technical innovation to work force development. In 1998 HUD will continue to strictly enforce the Fair Housing laws and double the enforcement actions by the year 2000. We will continue to crack down on corrupt landlords who misuse federal tax dollars. I am also particularly proud of how we are expanding our role as community builders. The Officer Next Door initiative offers police officers a 50 percent price reduction of a HUD ,r- Sa owned home. This will increase the number of officers living in the communities that they patrol. The Department will continue to fight for adequate funding for a second round of Empowerment Zones to rebuild neighborhoods throughout the country. With current programs such as HOPE VI and Youthbuild, the Department is continually searching for common sense solutions to our cities' greatest challenges. I am committed to maintaining an ongoing dialogue with city leaders. In order to accomplish this goal I have traveled throughout the country meeting with mayors in their communities. In February, just after being sworn in as Secretary, I traveled to Key West to be with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and the U.S. Conference of Mayors leadership where I got the idea to create the HUD "Mayor's Desk." The aftermath of that meeting also led to the creation of the "HUD For a Day" forum in which I bring all of my program Assistant Secretaries into a city to meet with the mayor and the mayor's team. So far we have convened seven very successful "HUD For a Day" meetings and will continue to do so on a monthly basis in 1998. In June, I traveled to San Francisco to meet with over 300 of the nation's mayors, and together, we celebrated the creative spirit of our city halls. President Clinton joined us to announce the Administration's acclaimed "State of the City" report. In September, I spent a day in Fort Wayne meeting with Conference President Mayor Paul Helmke, the USCM Executive Committee and Advisory Board. We discussed priorities for Mayor Helmke's term and I committed to meet with mayors to discuss Brownfields redevelopment and other issues in regional meetings such as the one held in October in Charlotte, North Carolina. I have listened to mayors this year and will continue to meet with and learn from you as we carry forth the Administration's urban agenda into my second year as Secretary. Thank you for all the support and advice you have given me. I look forward to strengthening our relationship as we work together to build better communities. I hope this holiday season brings you and yours much joy. Sincerely, Andrew Cuomo r, 5b Minnesota Pollution Control Agency v� January 5, 1998 Mr. Robert Nelson Bob Company 6324 Lakeland Avenue Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428 RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: 9806 10th Avenue North, Plymouth , Site ID#: LEAK00011045 Dear Mr. Nelson: Notice of Release The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities which you own and/or operate. We appreciate your timely notification so this site can be handled in an efficient manner. Legal Obligations Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release, investigate the release and, if necessary, clean up the release. A person is considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the law. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please contact the project manager listed below. If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable title to the property where the release occurred, you may volunteer to take corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of corrective action. The legislature has established the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Final decisions regarding the amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be directed to the Petrofund staff at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203. Request to Take Corrective Action The MPCA staff requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground water contamination caused by the release. A report (excavation report and/or remedial investigation/corrective action design (RI/CAD)) which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to clean up the release must be submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please refer to MPCA fact sheets for information pertaining to the amount of work needed at the petroleum release site(s). 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY) Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers. -5b Lod Robert Nelson Page 2 January 5, 1998 Sites with free product (free-floating petroleum), drinking water supply impacts, surface water impacts, indoor vapor impacts, fire or explosion hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public health or the environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If one or more of these situations apply to your site, an RI/CAD report must be submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is free -product from a well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free product recovery. If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the Petrofund staff that has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors and consultants is available from the Petrofund staff. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note that, under Minn. R. 2890, you must solicit a minimum of two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable. Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petrofund staff. Required Response MPCA staff requests a response to this letter within 30 days. Please tell us whether you intend to proceed with the requested work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will assume that you do not intend to comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. See Minn. R. 2890. The enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to complete a successful investigation and cleanup. If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, please contact me at 612/297-8366. If you are calling long distance, you may reach the MPCA St. Paul office by calling 1/800-657-3864. Please reference the above LEAK # in all correspondence. Sincerely, 4i �4.' n Elizabeth Clysdale Project Manager Cleanup Unit II Tanks and Emergency Response Section EC:raf Enclosures cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Brian Hassing, B.A. Liesch Associates, Plymouth 1 5QO January 3, 1998 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN. 55447-1482 SUBJECT: January 21, 1998 City Council Meeting Action on File 97012 Moen-Leuer Construction Project Request for 40% Conditional Use for Manufacturing ISSUE: TRAFFIC SAFETY --36th Street Dear Mayor Tierney: This letter will address the specific issue of safety as it relates to traffic conditions if a 40o Conditional Use is granted. 1. Basis of Guidance to City Council Plymouth zoning Ordinance Section 21015 -Administration Conditional Use Permits Subd 5b, to wit: "The establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort." The traffic safety issue has been raised each time this project has been considered for action and the planning department personnel continually refer to the traffic study as their basis that traffic safety is not a problem. For the purpose of clarification, a copy of the only traffic study which has been conducted is attached. Please note: 1. The traffic study %.tas performed in April 1997 and the issues were limited to traffic volume and the effect on safety. 2. Subsequent to April, the issue began to change, as the type of traffic also became of concern. It is agreed by all concerned parties that with the advent of an expansion of use from office to manufacturing, which would occur with the requested 40% conditional use, the traffic 1:- yo 1/3/98 To: Mayor Tierney Page 2 use changes from personal automobiles to a combination of autos and trucks. There are a variety of trucks that could be involved, and there is no way to control what would be a significant number of larger vehicles. With respect to the traffic study, the words "commercial" or "truck" traffic are not used, therefore, it must be assumed that the study only comtemplated cars using 36th. It follows that the traffic study, which has been the basis of the decision regarding safety, is not valid if the type of vehicle using the street is changed. It is and unknown factor as to whether or not truck use of 36th would cause a safety hazard or congestion. The traffic study recommended sidewalks.(paragraph 4) Additionally, we are of the opinion that there should be parking restrictions on both sides of 36th, to minimize congestion and increase the flow of traffic. We do not believe that any action should be taken which would change the type of traffic which could lead to safety issues until the following steps are taken: 1. A new and comprehensive traffic study should be made. 2. The developer should be required to install sidewalks. 3. Parking controls should be installed. 4. At the intersection of 36th and Zanzibar Lane, adequate turn lanes should be added to avoid congestion or an interruption of through traffic. We respectfully submit that we have provided sufficient data to support our opposition to any increase in the Conditional Use Permit from 25% to 40% manufacturing. Very truly yours, SUGAR,)HILLS TOWN HOME ASSOCIATION By DONALD BUTLER Vice -President cc: City Council Members Enc: Traffic study dated April 1997 T.5c, GICONSULTING GROUP, INC. Transportation - Civil ■ Structural - Environmental - Planning • Traffic - Landscape Architecture - Parking SRF No. 0972674 MEMORANDUM �O O TO: Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works CITY OF PLYMOUTH ' FROM: Dennis R. Eyler, P.E., Principal SPR 3 4 199 j Jeff Bednar, Senior Traffic Engineering Specialist t DATE: April 29, 1997 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY TRAFFIC STUDY - WEST GLEN CORPORATE CENTER SOUTHEAST CORNER 36TH AVENUE & ROCKFORD ROAD As you requested we have completed a preliminary traffic study for the subject development proposal. In response to the traffic issues you identified in a letter dated April 11, 1997, the following comments and recommendations are offered for your consideration: 1. Geometries and Sight Distance at 36th Avenue and Zanzibar Lane a. Issue -- Are the existing geometries on 36th Avenue adequate for the proposed access at Zanzibar Lane? Comment -- 36th Avenue is a 40 foot wide roadway which functions as a minor collector street. This roadway could be striped to be configured as a three lane section that provides one through lane in each direction with a center left -turn at major intersections. This lane use would provide adequate geometries for the proposed access. Care should be taken to ensure that the new access at Zanzibar Lane lines up with the existing cul- de-sac in order to avoid a condition where the left -turns from 36th Avenue "lock-up" or overlap. One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4443 Telephone (612) 475-0010 ■ Fax (612) 475-2429 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 2 - April 29, 1997 b. Issue -- Is there a sight distance problem at Zanzibar Lane? Comment -- A review of conditions indicates that the southbound approach of existing Zanzibar Lane to 36th Avenue has a sight distance restriction due primarily to a landscaped berm in the northeast corner 'of the intersection. Field checks indicated that less than 300 feet of sight distance or less than 7 seconds of sight distance is available to vehicles making a southbound to eastbound left -turn from Zanzibar Lane. Drivers need about a 7 second acceptable gap in traffic on 36th Avenue to safely complete that left -turn. To improve this sight distance condition would require relocation, reshaping or other revision to the landscaped berm in the northeast corner of the intersection. An advance warning sign on westbound 36th Avenue indicating a "Hidden Intersection Ahead" with a "25 mph" advisory speed plaque could be considered but it is unlikely this signing would provide an effective solution to this sight distance problem. This sight distance problem combined with the proposed West Glen access at Zanzibar Lane could justify all -way stop control at this intersection on 36th Avenue. This all -way stop control would provide a solution to the sight distance problem and also help discourage "through" traffic. No other sight distance problems, were identified either existing or proposed on the study segment of 36th Avenue. 2. "Through" Traffic on 36th Avenue a. Issue -- Is there "through" traffic on the study area segment of 36th Avenue? Comment -- "Through" traffic may use 36th Avenue between Vicksburg Lane and Rockford Road with or without the proposed development of the West Glen Corporate Center. As indicated earlier 36th Avenue functions as a minor collector and would serve some origin/destination desires west of Rockford Road/Dunkirk Lane and east of Vicksburg Lane. Z. eQ1 Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 3 - April 29, 1997 b. Issue -- Is 36th Avenue a likely route for high school students between the City Center area and the new Wayzata High School? Comment -- There may be some high school students who would use 36th Avenue as a route between the City Center and the new high school. However this is likely to occur again with or without the proposed West Glen Corporate Center development. Travel time runs between the high school and the City Center indicate that routes using Highway 55 or Old Rockford Road between Vicksburg Lane and Peony Lane would be up to one minute faster than the route using 36th Avenue between Vicksburg Lane and Rockford Road. C. Issue -- What can be done to discourage "through" traffic on 36th Avenue? Comment -- The most effective measure to discourage "through" traffic would be to close 36th Avenue at either end or somewhere mid -way between Vicksburg Lane and Rockford Road. However, these road closing measures are also a significant inconvenience to the neighborhood residents and are typically used only as a last resort to mitigate through traffic impacts. Other measures not as effective include; a series of all -way stop locations, speed humps and one-way street segments. All of these measures also represent an inconvenience to the residents of the study area and require a high level of enforcement and maintenance to be effective. d. Issue -- What would be the effect of closing 36th Avenue at Vicksburg Lane? Comment -- The main effect would be to reduce "through" traffic on 36th Avenue. However, many of the neighborhood residents would be required to reroute through the neighborhoods to the north on Yuma Lane or west on 36th Avenue. It would also increase travel time and distance for the neighborhood residents as well. Increased delay would be incurred when leaving the neighborhood for many destinations due to the need to make a westbound to southbound left -turn at 36th Avenue and Rockford Road instead of a more easily made right -turn at 36th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane. Fred G. Moore, P.E. -4- 3. Traffic Volume Levels on 36th Avenue -�- 5C, April 29, 1997 a. Issue -- What would be the projected traffic on 36th Avenue from the proposed development? Comment -- The proposed development could generate up to 2,000 daily trips based on average trip generation rates for a business park type land use. With 36th Avenue open on both ends the highest volume would occur between Rockford Road and Zanzibar Lane (about 1,200 daily trips) with less volume between Zanzibar Lane and Vicksburg Lane (about 800 daily trips). If 36th Avenue were closed at Vicksburg Lane all 2,000 daily trips would end up on 36th Avenue between Rockford Road and Zanzibar Lane. -Z b. Issue -- What would be the total traffic volumes on 36th Avenue? Comment -- Based on counts from 1995 the existing average daily traffic volume on 36th Avenue just west of Vicksburg Lane is 1,200 vehicles per day. Add the 800 vehicles per day from the West Glen development to the existing traffic volume results in 2,000 vehicles per day. This is a very typical traffic volume level for a minor collector street. 4. Sidewalk on 36th Avenue a. Issue -- Is there a need for sidewalk on the north side of 36th Avenue? Comment -- Based on the minor collector street function of 36th Avenue and the projected traffic volumes it is recommended that sidewalk or trail be considered for the north side of the study segment of 36th Avenue. 5. Restrict Access for the West Glen site to the Intersection at 35th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane a. Issue -- If access for the West Glen site is provided only through the Harstad property to the east, what would be the traffic impacts at the intersection of Vicksburg Lane and 35th Avenue? Comment -- Assuming office development of the Harstad site and to restrict access for the West Glen site to the intersection of Vicksburg Lane and 35th Avenue would reduce the operational level of service at the intersection or require additional lanes (northbound dual left -turn lanes) to maintain the Fred G. Moore, P.E. - 5 - April 29, 1997 level of service at an acceptable level. It may also result in northbound to westbound left -turn queues that spill back into the Highway 55 intersection on a regular basis during the morning peak periods. This is due primarily to similar peaking characteristics of Business Park and office land use. However, if retail development is assumed on the Harstad site, the business park inbound morning peak would not combine with a significant retail inbound traffic component to the Harstad site. This is because retail land use generates little morning peak period traffic. Retail land use does, however, generate much higher traffic volumes during the rest of the day. In this case restricting access for the West Glen site to the intersection of 35th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane would result in less impact during the morning peak periods, but more impacts during the rest of the day. Retail land use of the Harstad site would also require a re-guiding/rezoning of the Harstad property. We recommend that before the City consider restricting access for the West Glen site to the 35th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane intersection that further traffic study and analysis be completed of the specific land use types on the Harstad property as well as the West Glen site. This is important due to the critical nature of traffic operations and other implications at the 35th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane intersection. Other considerations that make restricting access for the West Glen site to the intersection of 35th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane difficult include: dedicating a public street or easement through the Harstad site in order to get to the West Glen site, the length of access between Vicksburg Lane and the West glen site and the complexity of traffic operations at the intersection of 35th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane. Should you have any questions or comments concerning this traffic study, please contact us. cc: Dan Faulkner, City Engineer Barb Senness, Planning Supervisor i. ♦ .��+C*iiw. Butch Mions REM rkrr; /VIOna& kke}le ,, �jiI ialI Glours January 6, 1998 To Whom it May Concern (City of Plymouth), I am writing to express my concerns with the development of the property adjacent to 3600 Zanzibar, a townhome I have listed. I am concerned about the type of traffic that will be entering the "office park" across the street from my client's townhome. This property has been listed for 6 months and one of the reasons for the delay in a timely sale has been the "unknown" of what will ultimately be constructed on the aforementioned site. Please proceed with caution with any deviation from the current zoning mix; bear in mind that many people have paid good money for the residential properties in the immediate area and a change in zoning, which could increase truck traffic and/or traffic around the clock, would adversely affect the property values in the immediate area. Simply ask yourselves if you lived in the area, what would be acceptable to you? You should be able to make a decision that is fair and responsible. Thank you for allowing me to offer my and my clients perspective. Sincerely, Butch Zelinsky Your Real Estate Consultant for Life! Re/Max Results 829-3810 T December 30, 1997 To: The City Council and Mayor Tierney Regarding: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT--MOEN LEUER West Glen Corporate Center Dear Council Members and Mayor: We live at 3670 Black Oaks Lane North, Plymouth in Sugar Hills Town Homes. We are retired and my husband no longer drives due to health problems. When we bought our town house, it was a major investment for US. We needed to live close to our family in Plymouth and in a quiet, safe residential area. That is what we thought we were buying in Sugar Hills. Now, with the proposed project which would put hundreds of cars on 36th street, plus truck traffic, we are faced with congestion and noise. Moving at this time would be impossible. After only 2 short years in our new home, our neighborhood would change dramatically, if the project goes ahead as planned. We have no problem with commercial property being put on this land. We do object to using 36th street at all, and particularly we object to it being the only way in and out of the new project. The projected,traffic could cause.problems for us that would be life threatening in case of an emergency. We ask that you first reconsider this project, and second that you treat this project like any other one and have two ways into and out of the property ... no special consideration for one developer. Thank you. yours truly, DORIS AND LLOYD KENTOPH Z-4 DRAFT 01/09/98 11:46 AM CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1998 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLYMOUTH FORUM - Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff or Commission for future report. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS a 5. APPROVE AGENDA - Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda. A. Approve proposed City Council Minutes * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 21, 1998 Page 2 B. Approve Disbursements C. Approve renewal of Wine, On -Sale Intoxicating, and Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses D. Approve 1998 Dues Payment to Association of Metropolitan Municipalities E. Approve 1997 Annual Report and 1998 Work Plan for the Plymouth Human Rights Commission F. Approve Reduction of Development Contract Financial Guarantees: 1) Hickory Hills Addition (94091) 2) Bass Lake Estates 3`d Addition (95065) 3) North Country Estates Addition (97023) 4) Plum Tree 3`d Addition (97034) G. Approve Purchase of Equipment for new replacement Single Axle Dump Truck H. Approve Site Plan Amendment for construction of a 192 square foot storage shed for trail grooming equipment in French Regional Park. Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. (97175) *I. Approve amendment to the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance to permit radio receivers and transmitters in connection with essential services, and wireless antennas and communication facilities in City rights-of-way. City of Plymouth. (97176) J. Approve Minor Variance to allow construction of a three season porch onto an existing deck at 5267 Ximines Lane North. Matthew McLeod and Leslie McLeod Jackson. (97174) K. Review and Comment on Sketch Plan for a 122 unit extended stay hotel located east of Nathan Lane North, south of State Highway 55, and west of Highway 169. Homestead Village, Inc. (9705 1) * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 21, 1998 Page 3 L. Set public hearing to consider vacation of right-of-way easement for a 122 unit extended stay hotel located east of Nathan Lane North, south of State Highway 55, and west of Highway 169. Homestead Village, Inc. (97051) 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Application of Apple American Limited Partnership of Minnesota d/b/a Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, for an on -sale intoxicating liquor license at 3500 Vicksburg Lane 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow up to 40 percent of the total building area for assembly, manufacturing and warehousing as accessory uses in the B -C (Business Campus) Zoning District for their office/showroom building to be located north of Highway 55, south of 36`h Avenue, east of Rockford Road. Moen Leuer Construction. (97170) 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS /0 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.