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Council Information Memorandum 02-20-1998
FEBRUARY 20,1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. MARCH 4, 7: 00 PM MARCH 11, 7: 00 PM MARCH 18, 7. 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TOPIC: Supermajority Issue Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 6:45-9:00 PM WARD I MEETING WITH COUNCILMEMBER BILDSOE, Council Chambers TUESDAY, FEBRUARY24, 7:00 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY24, 7:00 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 7. 00 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 4:00-9: 00 PM MEETING CALENDARS PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers Agenda is attached (M-3) PACT, Hadley Lake Room Note date change for this month CAUCUS NIGHT —No City Meetings HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Plymouth Ice Arena. Note: Special Time and Location. February, March and April calendars are attached. (M-7) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 20, 1998 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Notice from the Metropolitan Council of projects approved for federal funding in the 1999-2002 Transportation Improvement Program. (I -1a) b) Star Tribune news story reporting on the Maple Grove Council approval of a CommonBond Communities plan for affordable housing. (I-1 b) c) Star Tribune news story reporting on the St. Louis Park debate over a proposed ordinance to regulate the number of vehicles in residential front yards. (I -1c) d) Invitation from PRISM to attend a seminar on changes in the welfare program, entitled Welfare to Work, Monday, February 23, 2-4 PM, at the St. Joseph Parish Center, 36`h and Boone in New Hope. (I -1d) e) Notice and agenda for TwinWest—sponsored Plymouth Business Council, Tuesday, February 24, 7:00 PM, Upsher—Smith Laboratories, 13700 First Avenue S., Building `B". (I -le) fj Notice and agenda for Hopkins School District—sponsored meeting with city officials from Hopkins, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, and Plymouth on Wednesday, February 25, 11:30 AM, at Hopkins City Hall. (I -1j) g) State guidelines on road weight restrictions. Due to the unusually warm weather the restrictions will go on as follows: rural gravel roads, Friday, February 20; all blacktop roads, Monday, February 23. (1--1g) h) Notice from Communities in Collaboration Council of a meeting to discuss mentoring possibilities on Friday, February 27, 7:30 AM, at Wayzata Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg Lane. (I -1h) i) Associated Press news report forwarded by Councilmember Ginny Black reporting on the increasing problems of phosphorus Minnesota rivers and lakes. (I-1 i) j) Agenda and registration form for February 26 LMC Legislative Conference at the Sheraton Midway Hotel in St. Paul. (I -1j) 2. MEETING MINUTES a) Bassett Creek Water Management Commission January 15 meeting. (1--2a) b) Plymouth Business Council January 27 meeting. (I -2b) c) Draft minutes of the Planning Commission February 10 meeting. (1--2c) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO February 20, 1998 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter to Robert Hall from Mayor Tierney regarding traffic at Gleason Lake Drive intersections. Mr. Hall's original letter is also attached. (I -3a) b) Letter to Susan Schlactenhaufen from Public Works Director Fred Moore regarding a requested sanitary sewer extension along County Road 6. Ms. Schlactenhaufen's original letter is attached. (I -3b) c) Letter to Stephanie Bartholow and Michelle Lindahl from Public Works Director Fred Moore regarding placement of streets close to schools. The girls' original letter is attached.(1--3c) d) Letter to the Mayor from Kevin Kretsch regarding the proposed Elim Care development. The letter has been forwarded to Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt for a response. (I -3d) e) Unsigned letter with a complaint about vehicles in a residential yard. Manager Dwight Johnson has asked Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt to follow up on the complaint. (I -3d) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Thank -you letter from the Environmental Trust Fund Coalition, for continued City membership in the organization. (I -4a) b) Letter to Dean Heng from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency with notification of file closure on a petroleum tank release at the French Park Shop, 12655 County Road 9. (I -4b) S. LEGISLATIVE NEWS a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Fax News (I -5a) b) Municipal Legislative Commission Update. (I -Sb) 6. STAFFREPORTS a) General information report from Transit Administrator John Sweeney regarding opt -out transit systems including Plymouth Metrolink. (I -6a) b) Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. has completed the inventory portion of the update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Councilmembers will receive a copy of the inventory with this information memo. (I -6b) 7. DRAFT COUNCIL AGENDA a) Draft Council agenda for the March 4 Regular meeting. (I -7a) rp) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA —3 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1998 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. *CONSENT AGENDA A. Len Busch Roses. Site Plan Amendment to add two greenhouses totaling 35,000 square feet each located at 4045 Highway 101 North. (98009) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. City of Plymouth. Amending the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code (the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance) to amend Section 21155 - Sign Regulations (in its entirety); Section 21005.02 - Sign Related Definitions; Section 21180 - Public Property/Rights-of-Way; Sections 21475.07 and 21475.17 Subd. 6 - Signs in the City Center. (97180) B. Oppidan, Inc. PUD (Planned Unit Development) Amendment for a Master Sign Plan for "Plymouth Station" shopping center located at the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and County Road 24. (97187) (Applicant has requested that the item be tabled to the March 17" meeting). C. Lundgren Brothers Construction, Inc. PUD (Planned Unit Development) amendment and preliminary plat for 95 acres of the Plum Tree East PUD located north of Old Rockford Road, south of the Soo Line Railway, east of Peony Lane, and west of Holly Lane. Under the proposal, the site would contain 164 single family lots. (98003) D. Caliber Development Corporation. Conditional Use Permit to increase the office use from 49 percent to 80 percent for Annapolis Business Centre located at 13705-2& Avenue North. (98005) E. Symmes Maini McKee Associates. Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for an office addition, installation of two cooling towers and the relocation of an underground oil tank to an above ground location at Honeywell SSEC - 12001 State Highway 55. (98006) F. Baker Partners. PUD (Planned Unit Development) Amendment for a Master Sign Plan for "The Plymouth Collection" shopping center located at the northwest corner of I-494 and Rockford Road. (98014) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. City of Plymouth. 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February 13, 1998 The Honorable Joy Tierney Mayor, City of Plymouth`' 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Ms. Tierney: The Transportation Advisory Board has completed its review of the project applications submitted for federal funding for fiscal years 2001 and 2002 for the STP, CMAQ, Enhancement, Bridge Replacement, Hazard Elimination, and Railroad Safety Categories. The approved projects will be included in the 1999-2002 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Attached is a summary of all the projects that have been selected for funding assistance. A total of 102 projects were approved. All projects were reviewed to determine if the qualifying criteria were met. A few projects were rejected for failing to meet these criteria. Projects in the STP, CMAQ, and Enhancement categories were reviewed and scored by a subcommittee of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Projects in the other three categories were solicited, reviewed and scored by the Minnesota Department of Transportation at the request of the Transportation Advisory Board. All the projects were prioritized. The TAC recommended a project list to the TAB which was subsequently approved by the TAB and by the Metropolitan Council. Listed below are the projects that your agency submitted that have been approved. Those projects that were not approved are also identified. PROJECTS APPROVED: Peony Ln in Plymouth and CP RR Holly Lane No in Plymouth and CP RR This is a preliminary notice of approval. Funds cannot be obligated until the 1999-2002 TIP is approved through the regional, state, and federal approval process. A project must be in this program before it can receive federal funds. You will be informed once the State TIP has received final federal approval, which normally does not occur before November or December. In the meantime, there are things you could be doing with your project. In this regard, you should contact the Mn/DOT Metropolitan Division, Office of State Aid, Mr. Robert Brown, Division State Aid Engineer at 582-1351. His office will assist you throughout the project development process. The next regional solicitation will occur in 1999. Specific dates have not yet been determined. 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1634 (612) 291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TDD/TrY 291-0904 Metro Info Line 229-3780 An Equal Opporluniiy Employer If you have questions, please contact Emil Brandt (602-1721), Transportation Coordinator for the Transportation Advisory Board. Sincerely, Donn R. Wiski, Chair Transportation Advisory Board Attachment cc: Project Proposer(s) SP , 1997 REGIONALLY SOLICITED PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR PROGRAMMING IN THE 1999-2002 TIP Surface Transportation Program Category Number Applicant Project Description Federal $ Percent Reliever AR -4-97 Bloomington East 79th St. - Improvements from Cedar Av. to 24th Av. So. S3,120,000 6.31% Reliever AR -1-97 Bloomington 79th/80th St. - New four -lane crossing over 1-35W. S5,500,000 11.13% Expander AE -16-97 Woodbury Tamarack Rd. & 1494 interchange construction. $3,520,000 7.12% Expander AE -7-97 Washington Co. Hinton Av. & Tower Dr. connection. $2,080.000 4.21% Connector AC -2-97 City of Ramsey TH 47 - Reconstruct as three -lane road from 142nd Av. to 153rd Av. S2,280,000 4.61% Connector AC -1-97 Hennepin Co. CSAH 19 - Reconstruct as two-lane road from TH 55 to CR 117. $3,984,000 8.06% Augmenter AA -3-97 Ramsey Co. Reconstruct County Road C from Snelling Av. to Oxford St. 51,600,000 3.24% Augmenter AA -1-97 St. Louis Park Excelsior Blvd. - Widen bridge over TH 100. $1,600,000 3.24% Augmenter AA -2-97 Ramsey Co. Reconstruct County Road C from 1-35W to Snelling. $3,200,000 6.47% Principal PA -2-97 Mn/DOT TH 100 reconstruction (Stage 4) from Indiana Av. to 50th Av. S5,500,000 11.13% Transit TR -15-97 SW Metro Transit Purchase 4 full-size articulated buses. $1,432,000 2.90% Transit TR -3-97 Metro Transit Purchase up to 26 forty -foot buses. $5,500,000 11.13% Transit TR -1-97 St. Paul West end multi -modal hub. 55,500,000 11.13% Bike/Walk BW -6-97(C2) St. Paul Parks East Bank Mississippi River regional trailway. $2,000,000 4.05% Bike/Walk BW -4-97(C2) Minneapolis Midtown Greenway -Phase 3. 5889,760 1.80% Bike/Walk BW -3-97(C1) Minneapolis Loring Park bike and ped connections. $1,093,200 2.21% Bike/Walk BWA3-97(C2) Roseville Waterworks/Dale St. trails. $632,800 1.28% Surface Transportation Program Total 549,431,760 100.00% ���fi�.%S�:-wfi`�;-���:i�;;�a���si�>s�tr�l.►.#��:��i�;��«��}:.�.r.+�i��.�#i;ai���+f�3:�•�2'�ya�1t�+�a:�:��t"s3�£F�e�s�zi#f •��f�ia!�.". Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program Category lNumber jApplicant Project Description Federal $ Percent CMAQ CM -11-97 Metro. Council Areawide TDM and commuter alliance program. $3,275,000 36.73% CMAQ CM -10-97 Minneapolis Downtown Minneapolis TMO. $476,000 5.34% CMAQ CM -12-97 1494 Corridor Commission 1494 corridor TDM program. $191,687 2.15% CMAQ CM -6-97 Metro Transit Employer fare match incentive program. $1,600,000 17.95% CMAQ CM -5-97 I Metro Transit 1-35W north corridor transit service expansion. $3,372,811 1 37.83% Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program Total $8,915,498 100.00%u Ira i;f`*i#iiilitilt3►#�k�'�fiibi'n(Iz"i+#ttt€4€fiitif,. Transportation Enhancements Program Category lNumber Applicant Project Description Federal $ 1percent Bike/Ped EN -31-97(B) Dakota Co. Big Rivers regional trail extension. 5700,000 8.73% Bike/Ped ENA 1-97(B) Mpls. Park Board East River Parkway bike trail. 5260,000 3.24% Scenic/Env. EN -9-97(S) St. Paul Sibley Street pedestrian -way from Warner Rd. to 5th St. $640,000 7.98% Scenic/Env. EN -25-97(S) Roseville Larpenteur Av. streetscape from Hamline Av. to Dale St. $700,000 8.73% Historic EN -19-97(H) Cities of Excelsior & Shorewood Excelsior streetcar line. $688,724 8.59% Bike/Ped EN -30-97(B) MN DNR Minnesota Valley trail between the old Bloomington Ferry bridge and Shakopee. $640,780 7.99% Bike/Ped EN -22-97(B) South St. Paul Bike and ped trail from John E. Carroll Av./Hardman Av. to Concord St. and Rauchnot Rd. 5700,000 8.73% Bike/Ped EN -29-97(B) St. Paul Downtown street reconstruction - phase 4 (Kellogg Blvd.). $700,000 8.73% Bike/Ped EN -24-97(B) North St. Paul Pedestrian bridge across TH 36. 5700,000 8.73% Bike/Ped EN -1-97(B) Shoreview TH 49 trail. $134,400 1.68% Bike/Ped EN -32-97(B) Dakota Co. North urban regional trail: Thompson-Kaposia segment. $600,000 7.49% Scenic/Env. EN -8-97(S) I St. Paul lHistoric Fort Road entry project. $700,000 1 8.73% Bike/Ped EN -12-97(B) jMpls. Park Board Theodore Wirth Park bike trail repaving. 5492,000 6.14% Historic EN -16-97(H) jMpls. Park Board lWest River Parkway riverwall reconstruction. 5360,000 4.49% Transportation Enhancement Program Total $8,015,904 100.00% Grand Total of STP, CMAQ and Transportation Enhancements $66,363,162 ; . . 1997 REGIONAL SOLICITATION FOR FY 2001 AND 2002: PRIORITIZED HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY' PROGRAM APPLICATIONS RANK BENEFIT/ COST APPLICANT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FEDERAL $ MATCH S TOTAL 1 7.90 MNDOT TH 65 at 51st St. $40.000 $10,000 $50,000 2 3.12 Mn/DOT TH 280 at Hennepin Av. and I -35W. 5160,000 $40,000 $200,000 3 2.80 Mn/DOT 1-35 at TH 97 east ramp. $180,000 $45,000 $225,000 4 2.72 Washington Co. CSAH 21 - Dodge's Comer. $160,000 $40,000 $200,000 5 2.30 MN/DOT 1-35 at TH 97 west ramp. $180,000 $45,000 $225,000 6 1.75 Mn/DOT TH 65 at 117th St. $360,000 $90,000 $450,000 7 1.60 Hennepin Co. CSAH 81 at CR 49. $400,000 $100,000 $500,000 8 1.60 MN/DOT TH 282 at CSAH 17. $400,000 $100,000 $500,000 9 1.59 Mn/DOT TH 316 at 190th St. $320,000 $80,000 $400,000 10 1.50 Anoka Co. CSAH 11 at Egret Blvd. $348,000 $87,000 $435,000 11 1.47 113loomington CSAH 1 at Old Cedar. $159,200 $39,800 $199,000 12 1.36 Anoka Co. CSAH 7: 157th St. to 159th St. $291,200 $72,800 $364,000 13 1.30 Anoka Co. CSAH 78 at CR 18. $400,000 $100,000 $500,000 14 1.28 Anoka Co. CSAH 9 at CSAH 20. $136,000 $34,000 $170,000 15 1.20 Ramsey Co. Silver Lake Rd. at 14th St. $356,352 $89,088 5445,440 Total $3,890,752 $972,688 $4,863,440 All projects listed above were recommended to be programmed in 2001 or 2002. 1997 REGIONAL SOLICITATION FOR FY 2001 AND 2002: PRIORITIZED RAILROAD -HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS APPLICANT ROADWAY AND RAILROAD LOCATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION FEDERAL $ MATCH $ TOTAL Hennepin Co. 63rd Av. No. in Brooklyn Park and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 $15,000 S75,000 Ramsey Co. Owasso Blvd. in Shoreview and CP railroad. Install new signals. $100,000 $25,000 $125,000 Dakota Co. Ash St. in Farmington and CP railroad. Install high type surface. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 Hennepin Co. Jefferson Hwy, in Osseo and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 $15,000 $75.000 Hennepin Co. 77th Av. No. in Brooklyn Park and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 Hennepin Co. Bass Lake Rd. in Crystal and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 515,000 $75,000 Hennepin Co. 93rd Av. No. in Maple Grove and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 Hennepin Co. Zachary Ln. in Maple Grove and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 Orono Stubbs Bay Rd. in Orono and BNSF railroad. Install new signals. $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 Anoka Co. Sunfish Lake Rd. in Ramsey and BNSF railroad. Install high type surface. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 BNSF railroad Bunker Lake Rd. in Andover and BNSF railroad. Install high type surface. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 Hennepin Co. Broadway Av. in Brooklyn Park and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 Hennepin Co. 73rd Av. No. in Brooklyn Park and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 Hennepin Co. CR 90 in Independence and BNSF railroad. Install new signals and gates. $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 Ramsey Co. County Road F in Vadnais Heights and CP railroad. Install cantilever signals and gates. $120,000 $30,000 $150,000 Washington Co. Manning Trail No. in May Twp. and WC railroad. Install new signals, gates and high type surface. $180,000 S45,000 $225,000 Oak Grove 206th Av. NW in Oak Grove and BNSF railroad. Install signals and gates. $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 Hennepin Co. West 98th St. in Bloomington and CP railroad. Traffic signal interconnect. $60,000 $15,000 $75,000 Ramsey Co. Division Av. in White Bear Lake and CP railroad. Install new signals and gates. $120,000 $30,000 $150,000 Medina Pinto Dr. in Medina and CP railroad. Add gates to existing signals. $80,000 $20,000 $100,000 Washington Co. Manning Trail No. in May Twp. and WC railroad. Install high type surface. $40,000 570,000 $50,000 Hennepin Co. Green Haven Dr. in Brooklyn Park and BNSF railroad. Traffic signal interconnect and install new signals. $140,000 $35,000 S175,000 Ramsey Co. Little Canada Rd. in Little Canada and CP railroad. Install new signals. $100,000 $25,000' $125,000 Andover Ward Lake Dr. in Andover and BNSF railroad. Install signals and gates. $140,000 S35,000 $175,000 Medina Tamarack Rd. in Medina and CP railroad. Install signals and gates. $120,000 $30,000 $150,000 Medina Pioneer Tr. in Medina and CP railroad. Install signals and gates. $120,000 $30,000 5150,000 Greenfield North Shore Dr. in Greenfield and CP railroad. Install signals and gates. $120,000 1 $30,000 $150,000 Independence Valley road in Independence and BNSF railroad. Install signals and gates. $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 Plymouth Peony Ln. in Plymouth and CP railroad. Install signals and gates. $120,000 $30,000 $150,000 North Oaks Birch Lake Blvd. in North Oaks and CP railroad. Install new signals and gates. $120,000 $30,000 $150,000 Plymouth Holly Lane No. in Plymouth and CP railroad. Install signals and gates. $120,000 530,000 $150,000 Eagan Nicoll Rd. in Eagan and UP railroad. Add gates to existing signals. $80,000 $20,000 $100,000 Eagan Wescott Rd. in Eagan and CP railroad. Install signals and surface. $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 St. Paul Transfer Rd. in St. Paul and MC railroad. Install high type surface. $64,000 $16,000 $80,000 UP railroad E. 66th St. in Inver Grove Heights and UP railroad. Install high type surface. $40,000 $10,000 $50,000 Inver Grove Hts. E. 117th St. in Inver Grove Heights and UP railroad. Install cantilevers and rubber surface. $160,000 $40,000 $200,000 Hennepin Co. E. Bush Lake Rd. in Bloomington and CP railroad. Install new signals and gates. $140,000 $35,000 $175,000 Hennepin Co. Winnetka Av. in Golden Valley and UP railroad. Signal modernization. $140,0001 $35,000 $175,000 Greenfield North Shore Dr. in Greenfield and CP railroad. Install signals and gates. $120,000 1 $30,000 $150,000 Hennepin Co. PennAv. So. in Bloomington and CP railroad. Install high type surface. $64,000 $16,000 $80,000 Total $3,968,000 $992,000 $4,960,000 All projects listed above were recommended to be programmed in 2001 and 2002. METHN. E6160 Published Wednesday, February 18. 1998 Maple Grove approves plan to build townhomes and affordable housing ,• Mike Kaszuba / Star Tribune Maple Grove once again Tuesday confronted its image as an affluent Twin Cities suburb with a startrflnm.com history of not wanting to build housing for those with low incomes. Metro But this time, despite facing heavy citizen opposition again, the outcome was different. In an emotional meeting in front of a standing -room -only crowd that left one City Council member in tears, the council unanimously approved a plan by CommonBond Communities to build 19 town W&REMhouses with most rents ranging from $600 to $700. A chronology CommonBond's proposal represented the first significant approval of an affordable rental development for families in Maple Grove since 1993, when the city was initially taken to task by developers, legislators and housing advocates for erecting too many barriers to lower-income family housing. As the lack of affordable housing in the suburbs became a rallying point in the 1990s -- most developing Twin Cities area suburbs have small amounts of such housing -- Maple Grove quickly became a symbol of the upscale, largely white suburbs that are dominated by expensive single-family homes with prices out of reach of potential lower-income buyers and minority members. One of Maple Grove's newest showcases for affordable housing, the 48 -unit Groveland Terrace, is in fact the result of a court settlement in which a developer had accused the city of making it overly difficult to build lower-income housing. But city officials said much has been done to repair the city's image. Despite scarce government funding, they said, 519 affordable owner -occupied houses costing $120,000 or less and another 86 affordable rental units have been built in Maple Grove since 1995. With more than half of the 86 units located at Groveland Terrace, however, the Rice Lake Townhomes were seen Tuesday as a real test of how much the city has changed. The unanimous vote came as an overwhelming number of people in the audience appeared to oppose the project. "I didn't want to be around the problems," said resident Mike Schmaltz. "I didn't even want to be near them. I didn't move to Brooklyn Center. I moved to Maple Grove. You take my choice away, that's what you're doing." Though City Administrator Al Madsen said most of the housing surrounding the project site is at a higher density, he acknowledged, "there are still, I'm sure, some people in the area that would wish for something else there." For all the fuss, the Rice Lake Townhomes project is a relatively small development. Originally planned to contain 26 units, it has been reduced to 19 in recent weeks because of state shoreline regulations affecting nearby Rice Lake. Rents for most of the two-bedroom units -- there would be nine overall -- would be $606 a month. For most of the three-bedroom units -- a total of eight -- rents would be $699 a month. Each would include an attached double -stall garage, and the project would have an "advantage center," which would feature computer work stations, job counseling and help for first-time home buyers. "[I thought] this might be an opportune time to provide affordable housing in Maple Grove," said Doug Mayo of CommonBond, explaining why the nonprofit company chose to build there. "Just because they'd gotten beat up in the press, by the Metropolitan Council, on several occasions. That suggested to me the time might be right." CommonBond, which bills itself as the largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing for people with low incomes in Minnesota, has 36 projects in the metro area. The proposal drew a large crowd at last month's Planning Commission meeting, where it was approved. Elaine Roseland, who sold the acreage for the project to CommonBond, said much of the family's homestead is now occupied by medium -density homes. As Christians, said Roseland, she and her husband have always looked upon the land as "God's acres" and have felt that it should be used for "God's purpose." But opponents said the development would snarl traffic, crowd schools and perhaps lower property values. i t 10 A petition signed by opponents of the proposal said they objected to "paying extra taxes so those who Related item can't buy can rent on the lake and send their children to our schools." They also worried, according to the petition, of the impact "regarding peace, serenity, safety and well-being of a currently tranquil A chronology neighborhood resulting from unsupervised or undersupervised children." Jodi Nelson of the Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing said her organization had tried to encourage its members who live in Maple Grove to lobby City Council members. "There startribnne.iom [was] an openness to listen," she said before Tuesday's vote, "but the opposition is unbelievable." Metra ® Copyright 1493 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 1, 4 Rb , W�1;11011, METRO 16 100 Published Thursday, February 19, 1998 �(�Rowdy meeting but no vote on RV parking in St. Louis Park • Democracy was agonizingly slow when about 100 St. Louis Park residents came to City Council chambers Tuesday night, debating past midnight about a proposed ordinance that would restrict the parking of recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles in front yards and driveways. startribunexom In the end, the vote on the issue was postponed until March 2, but not before opponents of the Q Metra changes spent about three hours challenging the idea. In January, the seven -member council voted to approve new restrictions on RV and commercial vehicle parking. The latest ordinance, which incorporates slight changes, would limit the size of an RV parked in a driveway to 8 feet in height, 22 feet in length and 6,000 pounds. Owners with larger vehicles would be able to park in a rear yard. RV owners could park in a front or side yard for up to 48 hours for servicing and unloading or loading. Owners without access to their rear or side yard would be required to store their vehicles elsewhere. The ordinance also would limit to three the number of vehicles of any kind that could be parked outside a garage, unless there are more than three licensed drivers residing at the home. An earlier screening provision has been removed. The plans brought out passions. When told that violating the ordinance would mean a $700 fine, one man asked the council to define a dollar. Some speakers were less obstructionist but no less philosophical. "There are fewer people who work with their hands," said commercial truck owner David Carlson. "My truck is my office. It's part of me. startr1unexom . , . There's a caste system established, and I have just been cast aside." Metro ® Copyright 1998 Star Tribune. All rights reserved PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY ; _ 2323 Zenith Avenue North * Golden Valley, MN 55422 Phone # 612-529-1350 **Fax # 612-529-1454 Member Coegregafinnt Beautiful Saviour February 10, 1998 Lutheran Church Brunswick United Methodist church Calvary Lutheran Mr. Dwight Johnson, City Manager .r Church City of Plymouth t ' Church of the Good 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Shepherd Plymouth, MN 55447 Crystal Evangelical Free Church Dear Mr. Johnson: lloly Nativity Lutheran Church On behalf of PRISM, we invite you to attend our upcoming seminar on ChurcL. h ofPlyvet ouch Welfare To Work. This will be a unique opportunity to sit down and discuss Church of Plymouth welfare issues and any potential problems with representatives from the Olivet Baptist Church state, other agencies, and people who will be directly affected by these Olivet United changes in the welfare program. Methodist Church Pilgrim united The discussion will be presented in a Question and Answer format which will Methodist Church follow a video presentation on the upcoming changes. The meeting will be Robbinsdale United held on Monday, Feb. 23 from 2-4 at the Parish Community of St. Church of Christ p.m. Joseph (36th and Boone in New Hope). People from all types of area Spirit of e United agencies, churches, civic groups, outreach services, and governmental 9 9 p dist C Methodist Church bodies are invited. St. Joseph's Parish Community Featured speakers will be: St...Margaret hunch Mary Catholic Church . Ann Sessoms, Co -Director of Families with Children, Welfare Policy Division, Minnesota Dept of Human Services; St.. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church • Jane Delage, Director of Community Outreach for Minnesota Unity Christ Church Department of Human Services; and • Patricia Wilder, Executive Director of Northwest Hennepin Human Valley Community Presbyterian Church Services Council. Valley of Peace Lutheran Church Now is the opportunity to share your concerns and ideas for how to implement these changes. Please RSVP to the PRISM office (529-1350) if suppollinghfunicoaLher you will be able to participate in this discussion. Golden Valley Crystal Sincerely, New Hope Plymouth Robbinsdale Marty Gates Community Outreach, PRISM PRISM invites you to an "UPDATE OF MINNESOTA WELFARE 5 • What will be the impact? • What can be our responses? SPEAKERS: Ann Sessoms Co -Director of Families with Children Welfare Policy Division MN Dept. of Human Services Jane Delage Director of Community Outreach MN Dept. of Human Services Patricia Wilder Executive Director North West Hennepin Human Services LOCATION: Parish Community of St. Joseph 8701 - 36th Ave. No. New Hope, MN 55427 TIME.- Monday, February 23, 1998 2 - 4 p.m. For additional information, please call PRISM (People Responding In Social Ministry) at 529-1350. 02/18/98 12:32 To:Mr. Dwight Johnson From:Julie Hoff 512-540-0237 Page 1/1 T—\^/ I N W E S -T- C C H A M B E R O F CO M ME R C E Plymouth Business Council Tuesday, February 24, 1998- 7:30 a.m. Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. 13700 - 1" Avenue South - Building "B" Phone: 475 - 3023 Agenda I. Welcome/ Introductions - Mosher II. Review and accept meeting minutes III. City Update - Johnson IV. Old Business A. Brainstorm actions for five priority issues How do we want to address these issues? Jot down some ideas to discuss next Tuesday. -Fire department -Property taxes -Tax increment financing -Development of northwest Plymouth -Business council diversity V. New Business A. Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership - Neil Tessmer, Hutchinson Technology and MargieVigoren, City of Plymouth VI. Future Business/Adjourn Directions: 494 to Carlson Parkway exit. Travel east to Cheshire Lane. Go right (south) onto Cheshire. Turn left onto First (I") Avenue north. Follow to 13700. Entrance is Y4 of the way down on the eastern end of the building. w•w ****.,r•,t*+R*w.e•a•R • •+w• *wwr►• *,t** •w+twwrsrw*,t+,t,twwr,t *+a w ww�rw • * •,r* •�,trrr •,.►w,r**+ta,t,tt.trtw,rt,rr rt • r,t,twx •www • wr N FAX Back Response Yes, I will attend No, I will not attend Please FAX Back to Julie Hoff at 540-0237, or call 540-0234. From: Steven C. Mielke To: Dwight Johnson Date: 2/18/98 Time: 4:44:10 PM Page 2 of 2 Office of the City Manager Memorandum To: Mayors and Managers: Cities of Golden Valley, Minnetonka, and Plymouth Board Member and Superintendent: Hopkins School District 270 From: Steven C. Mielke, Hopkins City Manager Date: February 18, 1998 Subject: Meeting Notice Joint Meeting of ISD #270 and the cities of Golden Valley, Hopkins. Minnetonka and Plymouth Date and Time: Wednesday, February 25,1998,11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Hopkins City Hall - Raspberry Room A (lower level) Agenda Items: Please call regarding additional agenda items. 1. Update — Friendship City / International Classroom Review 2. Update - Skateboarding / Rollerblading. 3. Youth in Government: • Student Council as Credit • Civics Class Presentations • MCMA Curriculum 4. Smoking Enforcement at Bus Stops 5. Current Partnership Projects Update. 6. Next meeting. 7. Adjourn RSVP: Bish Johnson 939-1327 Steve Mielke 939-1326 Fax 939-1834 CITY OF PLYMOUTH SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS I C� FEBRUARY 20 - MAY 15 �... Rural gravel roads Friday, February 20 All Blacktop roads Monday, February 23 (May 15 Depends on weather) ALL CITY STREETS: BLACKTOP - 5 TON PER AXLE RURAL GRAVEL - 4 TON PER AXLE PERMITS CAN BE GIVEN FOR: (Engineering Dept.) EQUIPMENT: Has to go into/out of location (Legal axle/no overweight) REDIMIX/CONCRETE: ONE Ton per axle over restriction CONCRETE PUMPER Standard weight of truck per axle TRUCKS: (No extra equipment) DUMPSTERS: 7 Ton per axle coming out of site. (should be legal going into site) BOOM TRUCKS: 7 Ton, Small load, i.e.,1 pallet shingles PERMITS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR: BEFORE 10:00 A.M. BEFORE 10:00 A.M. BEFORE 10:00 A.M. BEFORE 10:00 A.M. BEFORE 10:00 A.M. BEFORE 10:00 A.M. SAND, GRAVEL, ROCKS, OR LUMBER, ETC. (ANYTHING THAT CAN BE LIGHTENED OR HAULED IN EXTRA LOADS) GRAVEL ROADS: (4 TONS PER AXLE) DUNKIRK (SOUTH OF C.R. 47) TROY LANE (SOUTH C.R. 47) PEONY LANE (NORTH OF WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL) LAWNDALE LANE (NORTH AND SOUTH OF C.R. 47) COMBINATION GRAVEL & BLACKTOP AT FOUR TONS HOLLY LANE (NORTH OF OLD ROCKFORD ROAD TO C.P. RAILROAD) C: \WINDOWS\TEM M I nfo. doc Communities In Collaboration Council Barbara Z. Carlson, Coordinator February 6, 1998 Dear Business Leader, Several years ago the Communities in Collaboration Council and the Wayzata Public Schools contracted with the Search Institute of Minneapolis to study the assets of the 6th through 12th grade students in our community. An asset is a personal talent or resource. One of the 40 developmental assets required for an individual to be successful is communications with an adult (exclusive of parents). The study showed over 50% of the Wayzata District students did not have a significant adult mentor in their lives. This is where we need some help. You are a business leader with a work force of adults who could be valuable mentors to our students. We want to give you an opportunity to explore various mentorship possibilities on Friday, February 27, 1998, beginning at 7:30 A.M. (program starts at 8:00 A.M.) at Wayzata Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg Lane. Please refer to the map on the program enclosure. Along with continental breakfast, you will be served a taste of several local mentoring programs and agencies that you could use to involve your employees in mentoring here in your backyard. Please peruse the enclosed brochure that gives a brief description of the, participating organizations. There is a spot for everyone, whether it be short or long term, friendship, or educational mentorship, which would meet the varied needs of our students and the interests of your employees. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th and to hopefully assist you in helping build important developmental assets for our children so they may become successful adults. Please RSVP by calling 745-5217. Sincerely, Paul Beilfuss Superintendent, Wayzata Public Schools o xza�n Joy Tierney Mayor, Plymouth, MN Chair, Communities in Collaboration Council 305 Vicksburg Lane P.O. Box 47334 Plymouth, MN 55447 612/745-5217 FAX: 745-5268 �y ! h �•. dS { 4 Y� ._ma f to . tv V 3 'C ,'y t ✓ Q !�"�� ri' y Q. 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X /0 .'.Oi �+ .�' c "' L'O 3 go,' d U : CC o. u. b t �, r.' •5; A .s,•� s.4 p•S x# '�'�L'` a ; 8� jKs t •S •F '�x'FF'F3"°tR t'`'� i 4 ; ` h• $�. 5 ."' :„ ._... .. .. •,�..,�;�'«� .•�r���. '�`.a 4•�,L...S u„l�r�ih�� �'i4lii.$:,7ai`��� � r},y `+,-`� k����r+i[:•at.� x�"�K` C4 �, �•'�r t.� ®7w ley kl�VN R n gj Ao 0 CA Vu 0 V wll- arAi. 4 rye Co. Pa. I .16 V wll- arAi. %19 '98 02-©6PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES f L,,islafive P.1 Conference Thursday, February 26,1998 Sheraton Midway Hotel, St. Paul REMINDER Attend the L1tifC Legislative Conference for up -to -the minute analysis of legislative issues that could affect your city Conference program includes: 8:30 a.m. Registration 11:15 -Noon Tax Increment Financing and Tax Reform 9-9:15 a.m. Welcome Sen. John Hettinger, Senate Local Jim Miller, Executive Director and Metropolitan Government Bob Long, President, and Tax committees Attorney, Mounds View Noon -1 P.M. ,lunch 9:15-10 a.m. Are Cities a Special Interest Group? 1-2 p.m. The State Budget Surplus and the Kent Ecklund, President Properry Tax Reform Account Cincinnatus Sen. Doug Johnson, chair, Senate Tax Committee 10-11 a.m. Is Electric Deregulation in Rep. Dee Long, chair, House Tax Minnesota's Future? Committee Rep, Loren Jennings, chair, . House Regulated Industries and 2-2:30 p.m. GegWadve Potpourri Energy Committee LMC Intergovernmental Relations staff 11-11:15 a.m. Break 2:30 P.M. City Day on the Hill For more information about the Conference call Cathy Dovidio at 612.281.1250. r -----------------------------------------------•--i 1998 Legis Ae Conference Re&tration Fenn I I City (Please print or type) I I Name Title { I Name Title I i Namc Trt� I Registration fec: Member city officials ❑ advance $45 Non members Q advance $55 and Business Associates d on-site $55 D on-site $65 I I Special needs: If you are disabled and require special services or transportation, or if you have { special dietary needs, please attach a written description to this registration form. I Fee includes conference registration and luncheon. Advance Registration I Make checks payable and mail to: Finance Department -LC Deadline ---February 23, 1996 I League of Minnesota Cities I 145 University Avenue West Dwight Johnson ; From: Black, Ginny Sent: Thursday, February 19, 1998 11:37 AM To: 'Johnson, Dwight [Plymouth]' Subject: Dwight, The article below is on an issue the council has discussed frequently. Could you see that this included in the council info packet this week? THANKS GB Published Monday, February 2, 1998 Phosphorous becoming a problem in Minnesota's rivers and lakes Associated Press ST. PAUL (AP) — Environmentalists and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency are focusing attention on a growing threat to clean water: phosphorous. A largely unregulated nutrient, phosphorous promotes algae growth in rivers and lakes and can result in oxygen depletion and the death of the water's living organisms. For years, environmentalists and regulators worked to cut the volume of toxic pollutants that are dumped into waterways. Their success has enabled them to pay more attention to phosphorus, a product of human and animal wastes that typically has been given scant consideration. The fight against phosphorous has recently been focused on wastewater treatment plants in Rush City and Hinckley. City planners are encountering opposition to higher phosphorous discharges, which previously went unnoticed. On Jan. 20, the Rush City City Council voted 4-1 to cap the plant's mass phosphorus discharges, effectively disarming critics. The MPCA citizens' board noted that some mechanism must be found to deal with the cumulative nature of phosphorus discharges. Last year, the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, a St. Paul-based coalition of environmental groups, put pressure on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to force Mankato to limit phosphorus dumping from its wastewater treatment plant into the heavily polluted Minnesota River. "It's only been in the last year or six months that the agency has begun to be concerned with phosphorus," conceded Eric Kilberg, an MPCA environmental reviewer. "It's a big issue now, and we're trying to solve a lot of the questions." Phosphorus has been blamed for a lot of ills, including contributing to the "dead zone," an oxygen-starved area in the Gulf of Mexico where marine life must either flee or die. Ginny Black MN Office of Environmental Assistance gin ny. black@moea. state. mn. us 1. - 2.a Bassett Creek Water, Management Commission�- Minutes of the Meeting 4 January,15, 1998 Call to Order.- The rder:The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission was called o' order at 12:05 p.m., Ti yr I January 15, 1998, at the City of Golden Valley City Hall by Cha' man Enck. Y Roll Call: Crystal: Commissioner Tom Mathisen Counsel: Charlie LeFevere Golden Valley: Not represented Engineer: Len Kremer Medicine Lake: -. Commissioner John O'Toole Recorder: Pat Schutrop Minneapolis: Not represented Minnetonka: Commissioner Lee Gustafson New Hope: Commissioner Peter Enck Plymouth: Commissioner Ron Quanbeck Robbinsdale: Not represented St. Louis Park: Not represented Also present: Mr. Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works, City of Golden Valley Approval and/or Correction of Minutes: The minutes of December 18, 1997 were presented. Mr. Gustafson moved and Mr. Mathisen seconded approval of minutes. Carried unanimously. Financial Statements: 1. Mr. Enck presented the Treasurers Report as of January 15, 1998. Please note the check distributions listed on page 1 where check #1682 is shown made out to Kennedy and Graven. It should be corrected to read City of Plymouth. The checking account balance is $1,532.98. The investment, balance is $85,481.77, plus two commercial papers in the amount of $204,836.84 (due February 17, 1998) and $99,762.75 (due April 7, 1998) for a total investment balance of $390,081.36. The construction account is as follows: Construction Account Balance ..................................... $59,796.27 Commercial Paper ............................................ $199,496.04 Long -Term Investment ........................................ $1,000,000.00 Total Construction Account Balance .............................. $1,259,292.31 The construction escrow amount held by the City of Minneapolis is $218,341.31. The Treasurer's report was accepted as presented and ordered to be filed subject to audit. Presentation of Invoices to be Paid: The following invoice was presented for approval: 1. An invoice was received from Barr Engineering Company for professional services during the period of November 29, 1997 through December 26, 1997 in the amount of $7,586.92. Page 7 Mr. Enck requested the recorder to verify the food expense for December meeting. Mr. Enck moved and Mr. Quanbeck seconded approval for payment of claims as set forth on the invoice presented. Upon call of the role, the vote was unanimously carried. Communications: Chairman: 1. A communication was received from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources concerning "Metro Greenprint: Planning in nature in the face of urban growth." In support of this effort, BWSR is asking watershed districts and WMOs to consider the Metro Greenprint concept when revising resource conservation plans and watershed management plans. 2. The Corps of Engineers sent an invitation to attend a Changing of Command ceremony welcoming Lt. Col. William J. Breyfogle, incoming commander, replacing Col. Jim Wonsik, at the Radisson Inn Ballroom, St. Paul, Wednesday, January 21, 1998. Counsel: 1. A notice was received from the City of Minneapolis concerning an amendment under consideration regarding zoning and floodplain usage in their code of ordinance. Mr. LeFevere submitted a copy to Mr. Kremer for review of technical aspects. 2. A notice was received from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announcing matching grants up to $10,000 are available to local governments for projects enhancing fish, wildlife, and plant habitat. Corps of Engineers: At the time of this meeting, no progress was reported by the Corps of Engineers concerning the credit evaluations of the flood control project. 2. Mr. Kremer is continuing discussions with the Corps of Engineers concerning review of revised flood profiles to be submitted by member cities. The cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and Minneapolis are considering significant flood profile changes. Commissioners: No communications. Engineer: 1. Before today's meeting, Mr. Kremer met with Fred Salsbury, Director of Public Works for the City of Golden Valley concerning changes in the City of Golden Valley's flood profile maps. New Business: 1. Employers Association. This is a proposed development on the North Branch of Bassett Creek upstream of Northwood Lake in Plymouth. An on-site water quality pond will be constructed for treating stormwater runoff. The plan involves filling Bassett Creek wetland NB72A (Plymouth Wetland NB -P5). The management envelope shown in the Page 2 Bassett Creek Water Management Plan is 898.5. Significant grading of the site will occur below the management envelope. A letter was sent to the developer listing several modifications required for the site before approval or Commission review. The City of Plymouth had a lower 100 -year floodplain elevation than the Bassett Creek Water Management Plan. The City of Plymouth's floodplain elevation was never changed probably because the pond is deep and the normal level (EI. 890) is substantially below the surrounding ground (El. 900); consequently, never adversely affecting any proposed development until now. The Commission's original plan showed a management envelope in this location at Elevation 900. Three ponds were developed that provided more storage volume than required by the Commission. As the ponds were developed (in 1980s), modifications to the downstream pond shows flood levels are lower than the management envelope causing problems for the developer where the elevation is at 895.5. The plan submitted by the developer for water quality storage essentially will alter the existing pond and provide the water quality storage in a separate pond and discharge to the existing pond. To separate the water quality storage ponds, an embankment was proposed through the existing pond resulting in loss of storage volume because of the amount of the fill needed. Mr. Kremer is recommending the water quality ponds do not need to be independent to be effective. A plan can be developed so that the water quality ponds can provide water quality enhancements and meet the water quality policies of the Commission and possibly provide for additional water quality enhancement at a cost less than proposed. The plan proposes a minor modification to the outlet and relocation of the inlet. Relocation of the inlet may not have to be done if the plan is modified as suggested. Other modifications to be considered by the Commission include erosion control, emergency overflow, excavation, and storm sewer outlet recommendations. Mr. Kremer is asking for authorization to work with the developer and the City of Plymouth to improve the existing water quality and discourage building separate ponds to achieve all of the requirements of the water quality policy of the Commission, and address the barrier in the flood profile at this location. Modifications to the Commission's management plan will need to be considered by the Commission at a later time. Mr. Gustafson moved and Mr. O'Toole seconded the motion to direct the Commisison engineer to work with the developer and the City of Plymouth to develop a more acceptable plan and to table action by the Commission until the February meeting of the Commission. Carried unanimously. Old Business: 1. Stream Gauging Installation Agreement. The agreement has not been received and will be deferred to the February meeting. 2. Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. Enck, Mr. LeFevere, and Mr. Kremer discussed the memorandum of understanding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. A decision was made to meet with Mn/DOT to get clarification of the agreement from Mn/DOT. After review of the memorandum, Mr. LeFevere said one of many issues needing to be addressed is pond banking where it appears that Mn/DOT is asking for "carte blanche" credit where water quality improvements or water storage improvements Page 3 �d are made. Mr. Gustafson added if the Commission entered such an agreement with •-" Mn/DOT, the agreement would violate the City of Minnetonka's water management plan which would take legislative action by Mn/DOT to reconcile. The memorandum of understanding resulted from a Commission request for AIn/DOT to budget funds to help build a water quality enhancement pond in the watershed area along Highway 55 where it enters Wirth Lake. Mr. Salsbury suggested the Commission investigate long-term impacts the pond banking would have on administering water quality in the Bassett Creek watershed. Allowing Mn/DOT blanket approval for credit of storage Mn/DOT provides, especially outside Bassett Creek's boundaries, could have serious impacts if significant mitigation is necessary. After much discussion, the Commission did not feel comfortable in entering an agreement with Mn/DOT until some questions were answered. Commissioners Enck, Gustafson, Quanbeck, and Commission engineer and counsel agreed to meet with Dennis Larson, Hydraulics Engineer with Mn/DOT, to clarify the language and expectations Mn/DOT is proposing in comparison with the Commission's water quality policies, procedures, and future implications of the Commission entering the agreement with Mn/DOT as it now stands. A representative from the Shingle Creek Watershed District will be invited to attend. Mr. Kremer will check into other watershed districts who have gone through this negotiation process with Mn/DOT before the meeting with Mr. Larson. 3. Minnesota Center for Arts Education. During September 1997, a site expansion plan was received for review. The proposed plan included grading 1.4 acres of the 31.4 acre site. The Center is owned by the State of Minnesota and initially objected to the Commission requirements. The development was discussed by the Commission's Counsel during the October 16, 1997 meeting. Further discussions with the Center's consultant indicated that water quality improvements would be performed for the building addition/expansion. The plans show 2.9 acre-feet of water quality storage will be provided. An agreement between the Center and the City of Golden Valley is being established to improve soccer fields located on the east side of the property. Both parties will benefit from the improvements. The City of Golden Valley is proposing to regrade the soccer fields resulting in 0.5 to 0.6 acre-feet of water quality storage needed to treat runoff from the fields. Mr. Kremer said because the expansion project provides more water quality storage than is necessary to meet the requirements of the Commission's water quality standards, the Commission may want to consider asking the City to provide the 0.5 to 0.6 acre-feet of storage in the future when the Center's ultimate plans are presented, or ask the City of Golden Valley to consider providing downstream storage close to Sweeney Lake. Mr. Enck would like to see the City of Golden Valley contribute to the water quality storage by exceeding the minimum requirements already met by the water quality storage included in the Center's plans. Mr. Gustafson moved and Mr. Quanbeck seconded the motion to approve the project as presented and to the extent the City of Golden Valley performs the grading of the soccer fields, to apply best management practices and water quality issues as best they can and further address the use of nonphosphorus fertilizer on the soccer fields, as well as consider providing additional water quality improvements downstream of this area. Carried unanimously. Page 4 Adjournment It was moved by Mr. O'Toole and seconded by Mr. Mathisen that the meeting adjourn. Chairman Enck adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m. W. Peter Enck, Chairman Tom Mathisen, Secretary 56602 Pat Schutrop, Recorder Date: Page 5 D2/18/98 21:20 To:Mr. Dwight Johnson From:Julie Hoff 612-540-0237 Page 1/2 Minutes of the Plymouth Business Council January 27, 1998 - 7:30 a.m. Upsher-Smith Laboratories Members Present: Nancy Anderson, Joe Domagala, Steve Frangier, Anne Hurlbure, Dwight Johnson, Beverly Kottas, Mark Lauffenburger, Robin Maynard (guest), Ken Mosher (chair), Diane Price, Joe Ryan, Hal Thieste, Arnie Seltzer, Chuck Woodruff Staff Present: Julie Hoff Call to Order: 7:40 a.m. (Mosher) 1. Welcome and Introductions: Mosher welcomed all and gave everyone a chance to introduce themselves. He then turned the floor over to Robin Maynard of Honeywell to talk about the Plymouth Corporate Volunteer Council. 2. Review and accept meeting minutes: Motion to approve minutes (Thieste) Second (Price) Motion carries. 3. New business: Plymouth Corporate Volunteerism Council: Maynard explained that Honeywell is committed to being a leader in community citizenship. As part of that commitment,Honeywell is promoting volunteerism within Plymouth through information sharing, involvement and education. Honeywell believes that participating companies get good PR, improve the community in which they are located, and that employees feel more connected to community through numerous volunteer opportunities. In return, the community benefits from more volunteers and there are better relations between the company and its neighbors. Interested companies should send one representative to meet quarterly with the council (volunteer). Volunteer opportunities will be available as one time, short term and on-going and will be provided to participating companies. Business Council invited Maynard to attend business council meetings. In addition, the council will assist with spreading the word about the volunteerism council and encouraging members to participate. The council will continue to explore additional opportunities for relationship building and collaboration with the volunteerism council. B. Sign Ordinance: Joe Ryan, City of Plymouth: Ryan explained that the city is updating its entire sign ordinance, from real estate signs to building signs. Informational meetings will be held Feb. 9 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Feb. 24. The tentative schedule for adoption is April 1, by the city council. Highlights of the ordinance: • prohibits new outdoor advertising signs • reduces setback requirements • Wall signage ratios in single tenant buildings will be reduced from 20% to 10% and in multi- unit will increase from 5% to 10% - making it unilateral FA 02/18/98 21:20 To:Mr. Dwight Johnson From:Julie Hoff Reduces temporary signs from four per building to one Prohibits additional bus bench signage. Interested business owners should attend the Feb. 9 meeting. 612-540-0237 Page 2/2 4. City Update: Johnson announced that there is a public meeting for the EAW for Hwy. 55. Next meeting is Feb. 18. City of Plymouth is on Cable Channel 37. Q: Will parking ban be continued on Plymouth Boulevard. Ans: parking is planned to be allowed north of 36. In addition, streetscape improvements are planned. Q: Has anyone approached State Farm about using their lot. Ans: Johnson said that it is under consideration. The problem is that there are no lights or sidewalks and the pedestrians must cross Plymouth Blvd. Please refer to the attached city report for additional information. 5. Old Business: Priority issues: Mosher announced that we need to address these issues and how we want tackle them. It was mentioned that in order to address the volunteer fire department issue that we need a history of calls - so that businesses can have an idea of the frequency and length of time an employee may be gone to answer a call. Thieste suggested that we add volunteerism to the list of five topics. He thinks that the business council can be a forum for other businesses to come to with needs, issues and ideas. The council can be a clearinghouse for information. The goals and priority issues will be the first issue on the agenda in February. Adjournment: 9:03 a.m. Submitted by: Julie A. Hoff Community Affairs Director 3 DRAFT CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners John Stoebner, Kim Koehnen (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Bob Stein, Allen Ribbe (arrived at 7:05 p.m.) and John Stoebner MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Roger Berkowitz and Jeff Thompson STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barb Senness, Building Official Joe Ryan, Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert, Public Works Director Fred Moore, Park & Recreation Director Eric Blank, and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PUBLIC FORUM: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Stulberg noted two typographical errors - one on Page 11 and one on Page 17. MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Stein to approve the January 27, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 2 Ayes. (Chairman Stulberg and Commissioner Ribbe abstained.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (97161) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for the 1998-2002 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Assistant City Manager Lueckert gave an overview of the February 6, 1998 staff report. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 Page #22 Chairman Stulberg asked where the money would come from if there are decisions made about Northwest Plymouth requiring street construction in 1998 or 1999. Assistant City Manager Lueckert replied that staff would need to take another look at the CIP and reallocate funds if needed. Chairman Stulberg asked if there would be funds available. Assistant City Manager Lueckert responded that it would be a matter of a priority setting process. Chairman Stulberg asked if the $85,000 allocated for the skate park is just for equipment. Assistant City Manager Lueckert replied affirmatively, indicating that the park would be located on the east side of the Ice Arena. Chairman Stulberg wondered if a skate park would compound an already existing parking problem on the site. Park and Recreation Director Blank explained that the skate park would operate during the summer months when the Ice Arena is not being used for hockey and usage of the fitness center is less. Chairman Stulberg asked if the City pays the entire cost of the 50 parking stalls. Assistant City Manager Lueckert explained that the City is responsible for the grading and Life Time pays for the concrete and asphalt. Director Blank added that it is the same contract agreement that the City had previously with Life Time in which Life Time pays for curb and gutter and asphalt, and the City pays for engineering, grading and the sub base. Chairman Stulberg noted that it would be nice if all the documents and printed press releases explain the contract and state that the City isn't paying the whole bill. Commissioner Koehnen asked what would happen if the parking doesn't decrease as anticipated by the time the skate park is operational. Director Blank stated that Life Time staff indicated that attendance will level off by February 15th, and staff is assuming there shouldn't be any parking problems by April. Director Blank said that high school hockey ends in March, which is generating most of the traffic in the winter months. Commissioner Ribbe stated he was glad to see a traffic signal proposed for Lancaster Lane and 36' Avenue. He asked if there has been any consideration for sidewalks on Lancaster Lane between the apartment buildings and the Four Seasons Mall, as there is a lot of pedestrian traffic. Director Blank replied that the last time the Comprehensive Plan was updated, there was a sidewalk or trail included for that area. He said that now it is just a matter of priority and funding for the project. Chairman Stulberg questioned if staff should be looking at more of an expansion than 12 million gallons for the Central Water Plant on 23`d Avenue since they have already exceeded the projection for the year 2000. Director Moore replied that the 12 million DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 Page #23 E, %c .�» gallon expansion would be the maximum amount for the facility. The next expansion would have to be to the Zachary Plant. Commissioner Stein asked if the Ford Road traffic signal project would be in conjunction with the City of St. Louis Park. Director Moore replied affirmatively, stating that the City of St. Louis Park's City Council will be considering the item this month or next. If approved, the project should be started in 1998. Commissioner Koehnen asked if another fire station is needed for Northwest Plymouth, if it would be scheduled for after the year 2002. Assistant City Manager Lueckert stated that staff does not know enough about the plans for Northwest Plymouth at this time, and would have to take another look at the issue of a fire station, if warranted at a later time. Director Moore stated that staff will know more about Northwest Plymouth after the Comprehensive Plan update is completed. Commissioner Stein asked if there any plans to update the beach facilities at East Medicine Lake Park. Director Blank replied that they will be putting in a new playground this spring, and the regional trail will be added to the area. The City will also be opening the beach at West Medicine Lake, and staff would need a couple of summers to evaluate attendance. Staff would then evaluate the overall situation of beaches and attendance and determine where improvements should be made. Commissioner Ribbe asked how staff determines the water projections. Director Moore explained that the figures are based on zoning, population projections, and conservation measures. The Land Use Guide Plan is the basic guide for the water system and fire protection. Commissioner Ribbe asked if Northwest Plymouth starts developing whether the Commission would have a way of knowing if that development would alter the projections on the water need. Director Moore stated that staff has an idea of what would be needed for the area, and as individuals build, they are assessed when they connect to water and sewer. He added that revenue bonds are issued for the water plants. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Bill Pritchard of Orrin Thompson Homes. Mr. Pritchard stated that they own a 40 -acre site in Northwest Plymouth near Schmidt Lake Road, east of the high school. Mr. Pritchard requested that the connection of Schmidt Lake Road across the railroad tracks be moved up to 1999 or 2000, as it would benefit the high school, as well as their site. Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 Page #24 Director Moore stated that the project is a an expensive segment to complete - $2,000,000 for a one-half mile roadway. Director Moore stated that there are many decisions yet to make on Northwest Plymouth pertaining to collector streets. Chairman Stulberg asked if nothing changes in Northwest Plymouth, if this project would remain in the CEP for 2002. Director Moore replied affirmatively. He said that the traffic studies for the high school were done without the connection on Schmidt Lake Road, and did not show a need right now, but rather sometime before the year 2020. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of the 1998-2002 Capital Improvements Program for the City of Plymouth. Commissioner Koehnen commented that the CIP should remain flexible as staff and the Commission take a look at the Comprehensive Plan and Northwest Plymouth. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth to accept the Planning Commission 1997 Annual Report and 1998 Work Program. Chairman Stulberg expressed his thanks to staff and the other commissioners for the work that was accomplished. Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the February 5, 1998 staff report on the work completed in 1997. Chairman Stulberg found the figure for 1997 average permit value for single family dwellings interesting. Director Hurlburt stated that the 1996 average was skewed because of the Rockford Glen development, which included homes in a moderate price range. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to adopt the 1997 Planning Commission Annual Report. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the January 29, 1998 staff report on the 1998 Work Program. Chairman Stulberg stated that it would be nice for staff to work with the Commission to educate them on the more technical side of the Comprehensive Plan to allow them to DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 Page #25 make informed decisions. Director Hurlburt stated that staff would be giving the Commission background and basics on each step of the process. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to adopt the 1998 Work Plan. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIRMAN MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner nominating Mike Stulberg for Chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Chairman Stulberg nominating Allen Ribbe for Vice -Chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 8. OLD BUSINESS A. CITY OF PLYMOUH (97180) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth to review the draft Sign Ordinance. Building Official Joe Ryan provided the Commission with minutes from the meetings held with the business community, and gave an update of what has transpired since the last Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Stein questioned why signs can be 36 square feet in the Commercial District versus 16 feet in the Office Residential District. Director Hurlburt explained that the Office Residential District is less because it is a "transitional" district, and in close proximity to residential areas. Commissioner Stein asked if there is a way to impose a lower limit in the commercial area. Director Hurlburt commented that it would be inconsistent from what the city has done for a long time and what other cities do. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that there were some modifications in the Plymouth Station PUD. Director Hurlburt noted that they can customize requirements in a PUD. She stated that the amendment wouldn't require anyone to change their current signs. Commissioner Koehnen asked if staff received any response from school districts regarding electronic signs. Building Official Ryan replied negatively. He said that most comments received were asking if their current signs can remain in place. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 Page #26 Chairman Stulberg asked why only a few signs are allowed in the public right of way. Building Official Ryan stated that once signs are allowed in the public right-of-way, the City loses its regulatory ability to remove them. Director Hurlburt stated that the City doesn't allow them now, and we not proposing to change them. Building Official Ryan stated that the amendment attempts to provide greater opportunity for special event signs. It was the consent of the commission to move forward with the public hearing at their meeting on February 24, 1998. B. Change of meeting dates. Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the memo of February 10, 1998. The March meetings will be held on the 10 and 17`''. Director Hurlburt stated the Commission will receive a notebook containing the inventory portion of the Comprehensive Plan, which they should keep to add further elements of the plan. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to adjourn. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. February 9, 1997 15315 Gleason Lake Drive i�1;r llC Lith , iiTl . 55447 .. .. i.�1. _�OnOTc�iA e Jai, i )rn.e 1:ly :ii it: L,li __V C. f'Js !t_.i._.1C (_%i1 (_: 1. .__. S lj f I_al; l_ Dear Mayor Tierney: I want to thank you for your leadership in bringing us all together at Middle School on January 29th. I thought it was a most worth while exchange of ideas, feelings and facts. And thanks to all from the City who came and gave their valuable time for our consideration. I thought the frustration we feel in this issue was more than adequately expressed when our police officer, John Stirratt, began to address us by stating that the police don't want to be involved in giving out speeding tickets on Gleason Lake Drive because it is too dangerous for them, the police. I don't know if you remember the spontaneous groan that escaped our corporate lips when he made his forthright statement, but it hit our hot spot. I feel that our situation has been more than adequately .aired, and the subsequent notice sent by the police department has laid the situation on the line quite clearly. I have one closing thought for you on this matter. Would the Council reconsider the situation at Ranch -view? As it now stands, a safe pedestrian cross walk is to be established at that intersection as per the amendment made to Council Person, Black, to the stop sign enactment for Gleason Lake Drive at Niagra Lane. I am wondering if you would consider upgrading the Ranchview intersection to a stop sign? This was one of our five original requests which was put aside by Fred Moore's report on December 17th. Even though this stop sign would not meet his criteria, it would meet ours. This is the first intersection east of Vicksburg, so it would effect the least number of residents on Gleason Lake Drive, while it would slow the morning commuting public coming down Vicksburg to use us as a "cut-off" instead of remaining on County 6 to reach 494. Also, I am convinced that it would also discourage a good many trucks as well, and as you know, our hands are tied from establishing a "No Through Trucks" regulation. I think this simple upgrade would go a long way in accomplishing what we are after as well as make it easier for the police to regulate the traffic. Thank you again fo c nsideration, 1 Rober F. a 1 February 12, 1998 Robert Hall 15815 Gleason Lake Dr. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Hall: 'a CITY OF PLYMOUTR Thank you again for your February 9 letter concerning the City Council action on Gleason Lake Drive. In that letter you requested my opinion on whether the Council would reconsider the situation at Ranchview Lane and install an "All -Way" stop. During the City Council consideration, although this was part of your request the Council did not approve the "All -Way" stop at this intersection. The Council did approve the "All -Way" stop at Carlson Parkway and Gleason Lake Drive, and also the intersection of Niagara Lane and Gleason Lake Drive. In addition to these "All -Way" stops, the City Council directed that a crosswalk be marked at the Ranchview Lane intersection. This crosswalk cannot be marked until weather permits the painting of the crosswalk this spring. The "All -Way" stops have been installed. It is my opinion that the Council would not consider additional measures until all of the measures approved by the Council have been implemented and there is time to evaluate their effectiveness. It is too soon to consider any additional measures until those already approved can be evaluated. Thanks again for your thoughtful letter. Sincerely, oyierney Mayor cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works C/R File (98-09) \\Ply_nt\ntdisk I\pw\Engincering\GENERAL\LTRS\FRED\Hall.doc PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 190" --WW www.d.plymouth.mn.us February 19, 1998CITY C PUMOUTR Susan Schlactenhaufen 18210 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 6 SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION CITY PROJECT NO. 7018 Dear Susan: As you are aware, the City Council has directed the preparation of the final plans and specifications for the requested sanitary sewer extension along County Road 6. This sanitary sewer would provide future sanitary sewer service to your property and eliminate the need for your on-site disposal system. Although the City Council has directed the preparation of the plans, they have not made a determination on the assessments to the benefited properties and which assessments may be deferred. The Engineering Department is preparing the plans and they will be complete within the next few weeks. We will then receive bids on the project in order that we do have a final cost determination. After the bids are received, but before the City enters into a contract to construct the sanitary sewer, the City Council will hold a public hearing of the final assessments and determine any deferrals for properties which have a new on-site disposal system that are in compliance with City and State regulations. You will be notified of this public hearing. If there are any questions before the public hearing, do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: /Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager (C/R 97-77) rr 1pw\Engineering\PROJECfS\70ISMetten\Schlactenhaden.doc PLYMOUTH A Beautiju(Pliice'I0 Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 © •�--•- www.d.plymouth.mn.us r[ S Mrs. J. Schlachtenhaufen 18210 County Rd. 6 Plymouth, MN 55447 ,i • MGM, =_,� October 27, 1997 Dear Ms. Tierney, My name is Susan Schlachtenhaufen and I spoke at the city council meeting on Wednesday October 15th regarding the public hearing on County Road 6 Sanitary Extension, Project 7018. You may remember me because of my long last name! I am writing to you because I am very concerned not only about what I learned and heard at the meeting but also about this whole project in general. As I stated at the meeting, my husband Jeff and I bought our house at 18210 County Road 6 in late 1994 and our septic system failed inspection. We took responsibility to work with the city of Plymouth to put in a new system at our own expense that was in full compliance with city code. We now have a working system that poses no environmental risk and should, with proper maintenance, work for the next 20 - 25 years. The property adjacent to us now owned by the Simonsons, was also for sale when we bought our house. When options were being investigated to fix our system, we were told by the city that city hook up was not possible so we took on the burden of replacing the system on our own. Two years later when the adjacent property finally sold to the Simonsons, Ron Simonson purchased the house at a much lower price with the understanding that he would have to address the septic system issue. As you know, the City of Plymouth has now agreed to move forward with the plans to extend city sewer. Under the proposed financing, we would incur a charge of approximately $16,000 to have sewer at the property edge. On top of this we would be expected to hook up to the system at an additional cost of at least $20,000, within two years! Since we have already invested in a working system, we would have to pay almost $40,000 for no additional benefit whatsoever. We are being severely penalized for complying with City of Plymouth rules just four years ago! I was also very discouraged about the attitude Mr. Moore expressed throughout the meeting. He seemed overly anxious for this project to proceed to the point of implying that the burden of laying out $16,000 and not being paid until hook-up is desired would be greater on the city then on that of a young family like ourselves. The costs involved, as I stated above, are much greater than that and I still can't believe that we might be forced into paying for something we not only don't want but don't need. I am terrified at the prospect and don't know what we would do. Even trying to move wouldn't help because, as I was told at the meeting, all this would have to be disclosed to potential buyers. :.r I write to you because you seemed genuinely interested in finding a solution that would help everyone. There are five families involved, three have working systems and two are not up to code. We are in the unique situation of being the youngest family who also has the only new system that is up to current Plymouth code. How can we be asked under the circumstances to pay for something we don't need - and probably will not need for another 25 years. We spent a lot of time, energy and money to work the current system into our property and to be sure it complied with the city's codes. It's not right to be penalized now for cooperating then. If possible, Jeff and I would like to meet with you in person within the next couple of weeks to talk to you about the whole situation. I find myself not being able to sleep at night, I am so worried about what this could do to us. Please, help us come up with a solution that is truly fair. CinCsLts, t 01 February 19, 1998 Stephanie Bartholow Michelle Lindahl c/o Wayzata West Middle School 149 Barry Avenue South Wayzata, MN 55391 CITY OF PLVMOUTFF SUBJECT: MAJOR STREETS/SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY Dear Stephanie and Michelle: Thank you for your thoughtful letter concerning major streets and their placement close to schools. This is definitely one of the major factors considered when major streets are established or the school district is establishing a site for a new school. Both safety for the pedestrians walking to the school and the traffic which the school may generate must be considered. Many times when a school district is establishing a new school site, they are doing it in a rural part of a community in advance of the housing developments where the students will be located. The only street available to serve the school is the street which is the major street for the area. In Plymouth we do take in consideration establishing appropriate safety measures adjacent to the schools for the volume of traffic on the adjacent road. At the present time, the City of Plymouth is considering whether there should be continued urban development in the northwest part of the City of Plymouth. The majority of this area is located within the Wayzata School District. If it is determined by the City Council that this area should continue as growth for urban housing, there will likely be a need for a new elementary school by the school district. You may wish to follow this process and the siting of a proposed school site. Again, let me thank you for your letter and if there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works cc: ✓Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager (C/R 98-4) G:\pw\Engineering\GENERAL\LTRS\FRED\Banholow Lind.doc PLYMOUTH A Beautiju[Place lry Give 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD » PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 » TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.6plymouth.mn.us We are are doing a project that involves the school system. And what happens to concern us is the idea that the highways are too close to the schools. We think that this interferes with the safety of school children. We believe that the highways should be farther away. But for the schools that are already close to highways there should be crosswalks, walking signs, STOP signs and YIELD signs. But for the future schools you should have the highways at a fair enough distance for the safety of school children. We hope that this will cross your mind later on through the rest of your career. We hope that we have influenced you to keep in mind the safety of school children. Sincerely, Stephanie .K. Bartholow Michelle M. Lindahl Stephanie Bartholow & Michelle Lindahl c/o Wayzata West Middle School 149 Barry Avenue South Wayzata, Minnesota 5539' r- 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 ' J January 16, 1998 'I \� -`• '�,�`"sem -,-•• `;:,��� Dear Mayor Tierney, We are are doing a project that involves the school system. And what happens to concern us is the idea that the highways are too close to the schools. We think that this interferes with the safety of school children. We believe that the highways should be farther away. But for the schools that are already close to highways there should be crosswalks, walking signs, STOP signs and YIELD signs. But for the future schools you should have the highways at a fair enough distance for the safety of school children. We hope that this will cross your mind later on through the rest of your career. We hope that we have influenced you to keep in mind the safety of school children. Sincerely, Stephanie .K. Bartholow Michelle M. Lindahl February 11, 1998 Ms. Joy Tierney 17915 - 20th Ave. N. Plymouth, Mn 55447 Dear Ms. Tierney I am the president of the Boulder Crest Homeowners association located southwest of highway 101 and Medina road. This'letter concerns the proposed Elim Care development. I am also the owner of a company and have searched for a site for a new building. Unfortunately, there are no industrial sites available in Plymouth. I am surprised that one of the few areas designated for industrial development would be altered to meet the desires of Elim Care and allow for the building of nursing homes. The value of industrial property will continue to increase. The presence of corporate headquarters and the jobs they provide would be of further benefit. It would be difficult to designate other areas in the city for industrial development because of road access etc. Please let me Icnow your thoughts on this issue. Sincerely, Kevin Kretsch dkk February 17, 1998 City of Plymouth Plymouth, MN 55442 Attention: Plymouth City Council Dear Sir: It has come to my attention St. Louis Park City Council has approved an ordinance restricting residents to park recreational and commercial vehicles in residential districts. Do wish Plymouth would also consider doing the same. A family at 16210 12th Avenue North has an unsightly mess. They have parked an RV, boat, old trucks, truck with snowplow on front. The grass is completely worn to mud from pulling in and out. Plymouth is a very respectable suburb - why do we put up with something like this? Thank you. St Louis Park council OKs RV limits The St. Louis Park City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that would severely restrict the ability of residents to park recreational and commercial vehicles in residential districts. The council will have a second reading of the rule and take a fmal vote Feb. 17. 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By renewing your membership; you have shown your commitment to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Continuing and growing the Trust Fund is critical if we are to guarantee a funding source for protecting fish and wildlife habitat, providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities, implementing sound conservation practices, educating our youth about Minnesota's natural heritage, and giving future generations the same or better quality of life we enjoy today. Thanks again for renewing, and I look forward to working with you to ensure the future of the Trust Fund! If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, please contact the Coalition office at 612/381-1261. Sincerely, Gene Merriam Chair dbMinnesota PollutionControl :Agency February 17, 1998 ` ' r Mr. Dean Heng Hennepin Parks 12615 County Road Nine Plymouth, Minnesota 55441-1299 RE: Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure Site: French Park Shop, 12655 County Road Nine, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00005953 Dear Mr. Heng: We are pleased to let you know that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Tanks and Emergency Response Section (TERS) staff has determined that your investigation an cleanup has adequately addressed the petroleum tank release at the site listed above. Based on the information provided, the TERS staff has closed the release site file. Closure of the file means that the TERS staff does not require any additional investigation and/or cleanup work at this time or in the foreseeable future. Please be aware that file closure does not necessarily mean that all petroleum contamination has been removed from this site. However, the TERS staff has concluded that any remaining contamination, if present, does not appear to pose a threat to public health or the environment. The MPCA reserves the right to reopen this file and to require additional investigation and/or cleanup work if new information or changing regulatory requirements make additional work necessary. If you or other parties discover additional contamination (either petroleum or nonpetroleum) that was not previously reported to the MPCA, Minnesota law requires that the MPCA be immediately notified. You should understand that this letter does not release any party from liability for the petroleum contamination under Minn. Stat. ch. I I 5 (Supp. 1997) or any other applicable state or federal law. In addition, this letter does not release any party from liability for nonpetroleum contamination, if present, under Minn. Stat. ch. 115B (1996), the Minnesota Superfund Law. The monitoring wells for this site should be abandoned in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Health Well Code, Chapter 4725. If you choose to keep the monitoring wells, the Minnesota Department of Health will continue to assess a maintenance fee for each well. 520 Lafayette Rd. N.: St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY) Regiona! Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester Equal Opnoriun:;y Emp oyer • Pnnted on rccyr leo pap[ r contaum : at Icast 20 115?rs .rom paper recycled by consumers Mr. Dean Heng Page 2 February 13, 1998 Because you performed the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which may provide partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the Department of Commerce Petro Board. Specific eligibility rules are available from the Petro Board at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203. If future development of this property or the surrounding area is planned, it should be assumed that petroleum contamination may still be present. If petroleum contamination is encountered during future development work, the MPCA staff should be notified immediately. For specific information regarding petroleum contamination that may remain at this leak site, please call the TERS File Request Program at 612/297-8499. The MPCA fact sheet #3.35 LeaklSpill and Underground Storage Tank File Request Form (April 1997) must be completed prior to arranging a time for file review. Thank you for your response to this petroleum tank release and for your cooperation with the MPCA to protect public health and the environment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at 612/297-8580 Sincerely, Chris McLain Project Manager Cleanup Unit I Tanks and Emergency Response Section CLM:lh cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer William Tepley, STS, Minneapolis Minnesota Department of Commerce, Petrofund Staff February 17, 1998 4:00 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX HEWS AMM lax newt if, fdxe0 pcio4iragy to al/ AMPI dO,,w,gx aMGadminif,datorr. the iMlbrmat/oMIf,limfegtodeAniwlthmay orf,, MOVAMfAAfiM ffiff # t1V offlih* Areaf,t61111irtantmo- dlyloriff © A.#IwriteigfA MM rgfIlKi f,ityAimMeWert k Paul, afpo3-1x44 IdVbooc 2rs4an lax 2&-7299 Email amm�ammrgforg 4W ASSO[Idt100 Of Metropolitan Municipalities February 16-20, 1998 City volunteer sought for SLUC/AMM joint committee The AMM is seeking a M ember city official willing to serve on a six - member joint planning committee with Sensible Land Use Coalition (SLUC). The AMM Board ap- proved a plan last week to form a joint planning com- mittee with the SLUC in an effort to cooperatively work with other organiza- tions to devise solutions to difficult issues. The committee, to be comprised of representa- tives from both organiza- tions, will develop a topic and program to be pre- sented sometime this spring. The other AMM volun- teers are Terry Schneider, Minnetonka councilmember, and Susan Hoyt, Falcon Heights ad- ministrator. If you are interested in serving on the joint plan- ning committee or would like more information, please contact Cheryl Budewitz at 215-4003 by Wednesday, Feb. 25. The committee would like to begin meeting in the next couple weeks. It's not too late to RSVP for MAMA! The deadline to RSVP for the February Metro Area Managers' Association (MAMA) meeting has been extended. The meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Sheraton Midway (400 N Hamline Ave.) beginning at noon. Craig Gunderman is the keynote speaker and will address NASDAQ pricing and direct personal invest- ment opportunities. To make a reservation, call Laurie Jennings at 215- 4000. The cost is $16 to attend. February 18, 1998 4:09 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS 9#fixAmIf faxifOoila#to, ONX dtyma�af aniaiminifbate�t die imlBimation if lower f# he Ahard Offs x fy Orf, 0116fliffifA41111 oriff#tV 40 Areaitof/mpolmvRm 0Iffaa © loll te7g1AP# 74SOa wAyA meMat It. Alar, M/YfflPI-294 INThOnc z50v fax 2&-7299 flail am 0411R74f.141 0�01Q �0 1 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities February 16-20, 1998 (no. 2) Metro Governancq TIF bills amended in committees Today, Sen. Carol Flynn, D - Minneapolis, amended the metropolitan governance bill (SF 2670) to provide for the direct election of Metropolitan Council members. The bill as amended was recommended to pass the Senate Elections Committee and sent to the Senate Floor. The House companion (HF 2588), authored by Rep. Myron Orfield, D -Minneapolis, is on the House Floor. HF 2588 provides for county board members to be Met Council members. TIF REPORTING AMENDMENTS Rep. McElroy, R -Burnsville, offered several amendments to HF 2281, the State Auditor's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report- ing Bill. The bill as amended and adopted by the Tax Committee for inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill would: ♦ Move the reporting date from July 1 to August 1. ♦ Have the State Auditor send a letter to authorities advising them that the reports have not been received. The letter will be sent by Aug. 15 of each year. It will inform the authority that if the reports are not received by Nov. 15, the county auditor would be in- formed of the non -reporting. ♦ Require the county auditor to hold 25 percent of the incre- ment from the non -reporting districts if the reports are not filed. The hold would affect the December tax settlement. The bill was heard in a Senate tax subcommittee, but no votes were taken. The Senate bill would also be in its omnibus bill. The bill is a reaction to the "slow" filing of reports. For 1996, approximately 46.6 percent of all districts filed reports on time. In 1997, the rate rose to 61.7 percent for all the 1965 TIF dis- tricts. As of Feb. 18, 1998, 19 reports had not been filed. Of the non -filed reports, two are from districts located in cities impacted by the floods. Senate committee to hear property tax sections of tax bill The Senate Property Tax Division will hear the property tax sections of the Omnibus Tax Bill Thursday. The bill could reduce class rates and possibly repeal levy limits. A summary of the tax bill and bills regarding corporate welfare and local election campaign contribution limits will be included in a fax tentatively scheduled for Friday. MLMUNICIPAL UPDATE r., UPDATE 1998-1 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1998 1J1 L \ LE ,i� LATURE BEGINS 1998 SESSION ?A On January 2-U,—the 1998 Legislature convened. This year is a "bonding year," during which a major bonding package and supplemental budget appropriations will likely be approved by the legislature and the governor to fund a variety of projects. Even -year sessions are shorter sessions, usually adjourning after meeting for about three months. This year the legislature is targeting the week of April 6 for adjournment. Legislators wasted no time once they arrived in St. Paul. Committees began serious work immediately, with the first committee deadline on February 13. This deadline, which was set by legislative leadership, required bills to be passed by all necessary policy committees in one legislative body by the deadline or the bill is considered to be dead for the session. The second deadline is set for February 20, by which time a bill must be passed by all necessary policy committees in the second body if it is to remain alive. At that time, policy committees will stop hearing proposals and only finance, bonding and tax committees will continue to meet until February 27. After February 27, only floor sessions and conference committee hearings will be held. As was the case last session, the legislature must determine how to spend, or give back to the taxpayers, another projected surplus of more that $1 billion. Last session the Legislature passed a law requiring that 60 percent of any budget surplus be used for property tax reform. Therefore, unless a law repealing or amending last year's legislation is passed, $872 of the currently projected surplus is dedicated to that cause. During the session, a variety of resources are available to the public for gathering information about legislative proposals. Information on bills may be obtained by calling the House Index Office at 296-6646 or the Senate Information Office at 296-0504. Comments for Governor Carlson may be directed to 296-3391. Other telephone numbers may be reached by calling state information at 296-6013. The legislature and executive branch are also accessible by e:mail. You may locate an address by going to the state website at WWW.LEG.STATE.MN.US. You may also contact your lobbyist, Bob Renner, at 228-9757 or via e:mail at RRENNER@MANDKLAW.COM. The MLC Update is prepared by Robert G. Renner, Jr. and Jennifer J. Peterson Messerli & Kramer P.A., 145 University Avenue West, Suite 450, St. Paul, MN 55103 Telephone (612) 228-9757 Fax (612) 228-9787 BURNSVILLE REJOINS THE MLC In December, the Burnsville City Council voted to rejoin the MLC. Burnsville was a charter member of the MLC in 1984, but withdrew in 1994. With the addition of Burnsville, 13 cities now belong to the MLC. All MLC cities would like to welcome Burnsville back and look forward to working together during many years to come. MLC HOLDS REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE BREAKFASTS During the months of November and December the MLC held three regional legislative breakfasts. All breakfasts were generally well attended by mayors, city councilmembers and legislators. During each breakfast, the 1998 MLC Legislative Program was presented and a number of local finance and tax issues were discussed in detail. The cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Lakeville held their breakfast on November 18 at the Royal Cliff Conference Center in Eagan; Maplewood, Roseville, Shoreview and Woodbury officials gathered at the Holiday Inn in Arden Hills on December 4; Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, and Plymouth met on December 11 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth. Many of those in attendance commented that the breakfast format was an improvement over the dinners held in recent years, primarily because more time could be focused on MLC legislative issues and positions. The MLC Board plans to hold regional breakfasts again during November and December of 1998 to continue the dialogue between MLC cities and their legislators. REPRESENTATIVE MYRON ORFIELD AND SENATOR CAROL FLYNN PROPOSE CHANGES FOR THE MET COUNCIL Last year a proposal would have required the Met Council to be an elected body. This bill, authored by Representative Myron Orfield (DFL -Minneapolis) and Senator Carol Flynn (DFL -Minneapolis), was vetoed by Governor Carlson. Representative Orfield has again introduced this bill for consideration by the Legislature, House File 2766. No Senate companion bill has been introduced at this time. However, this year, Representative Orfield appears to be focusing on legislation that would provide an elected Met Council, but would not "create an extra layer of government." House File 2588 would change the Met Council from an appointed body to one consisting of 25 county commissioners from the metro area. This bill was heard on February 5 and again on February 10 in the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee. The Committee approved this legislation and sent it to the General Legislation, Veterans' Affairs and Elections Committee where it was approved following a very brief hearing on February 12. HF 2588 is now waiting to be heard on the floor of the House. 2 z -5h During the committee hearings, a number of individuals testified in favor of this legislation. County commissioners from Ramsey and Anoka counties explained that this bill would create a more accountable body that fully understands regional as well as local issues. Representatives from the St. Paul Ecumencial Alliance of Congregations and Interfaith Action, two groups that frequently testify on behalf of legislation sponsored by Representative Orfield, also testified. Their testimony implied that a council of elected county commissioners, rather than a council appointed by the governor, might better understand the problems of poverty, lack of affordable housing and urban sprawl. Met Council Chair Curt Johnson testified legislation. His comments simply pointed would not likely face as much turn -over in than one that was appointed. neither in favor nor in opposition to this out to the committee that an elected body office holders and would be more powerful City organizations have expressed concerns that HF 2588/SF 2670 leaves city government, the political subdivision that deals most frequently with the Met Council, out of the equation. In an attempt to address this criticism, Representative Orfield has suggested that he may amend his bill to include a municipal advisory council that would work with the Met Council. He may also amend this legislation to require that all counties in the metro area have at least one county commissioner on the Met Council. Currently the bill contains no such requirement. Senator Flynn is serving as the chief author of the Senate companion bill, Senate File 2670. If this bill is to remain alive for the session, it will need to be heard by all necessary Senate committees this week. Your lobbyist will be following any Senate or floor action on this legislation very carefully and will keep you up to date on any developments. The MLC Board of Directors discussed this legislation at its January meeting. The Board decided to closely monitor the progress of HF 2588/SF 2670, but not take a formal position at this time. TRANSPORTATION FUNDING This year the MLC went on record supporting an increase in transportation and transit funding. A number of transportation/transit funding proposals have been introduced so far this year. Representatives Bernie Lieder (DFL -Crookston), Sharon Marko (DFL -Newport) and Loren Solberg (DFL -Bovey), and Senators Carol Flynn (DFL -Minneapolis) and Janet Johnson (DFL -North Branch) have all introduced major transportation and transit funding packages. Three proposals are summarized below. Senate File 2614 and House File 3216, authored by Senator Flynn and Representative Solberg, would increase the state gas tax by five cents per gallon and proposes a constitutional amendment that would allocate motor vehicle sales taxes to a transportation improvement fund that could be used for transit purposes. This legislation was discussed in the Senate Transportation Budget Subcommittee on February 3, but no action was taken at that time. On February 9, this legislation failed in the House Transportation Committee. Senator Flynn and Representative Lieder have introduced a proposal that would raise the gas tax to 25 cents, dedicate 25 percent of gas tax receipts to transit, and dedicate 25 percent of motor vehicle sales and excise taxes to the transit assistance fund. As with the previously discussed funding packages, passage of Senate File 2347 and House File 2268 would require an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. SF 2347 was discussed in Senate Transportation Budget on February 3, but no action was taken. No House committee action has been taken at this time, but the bill has been referred to the House Transportation Finance Division, effectively keeping it alive after the first deadline. House File 3265, authored by Representative Sharon Marko (DFL -Newport) would dedicate 20 percent of motor vehicle sales taxes and all state motor vehicle license taxes to a transportation and transit improvement fund. This new dedication would require passage of a constitutional amendment. This legislation was approved by the House Transportation Committee and referred to the Transportation Finance Division. MLC lobbyists will watch all of these proposals carefully and keep you updated if any begin to gather momentum. LEVY LIMITS As we are all painfully aware, the 1997 Legislature placed levy limits on cities and counties for pay 1998 and 1999 property taxes. In his 1998 supplemental budget recommendation, Governor Arne Carlson has requested that the legislature extend those limits to pay 2000 levies. Again, the rationale for levy limits is to ensure that property tax payers receive the full benefit of any property tax reform. Local government groups are understandably opposed to that extension. Levy limits are not only an example of micro -management of cities, but they often increase levies unnecessarily because some cities, that otherwise would not, levy to the limit in order to ensure adequate future revenues. 4 The legislature, however, has not completely embraced the governor's recommendation to extend levy limits. In fact, three prominent legislators, Senator Doug Johnson (DFL - Tower), Senator Carol Flynn, (DFL -Minneapolis) and Representative Ann Rest (DFL - New Hope) have introduced legislation that would repeal levy limits for pay 1999 property taxes. Senate File 2985 and House File 3392 were introduced on February 5. SF 2985 was passed by the Senate Property Tax Division on Wednesday, February 11 and referred to the full Tax Committee where it may become a provision in the 1998 Senate Omnibus Tax Bill. Senator Don Betzold (DFL -Fridley) and Representative Alice Johnson (DFL -Spring Lake Park) have also introduced legislation relating to levy limits. Senate File 2552/House File 3041 would change the method by which levy limits are calculated. Cities could choose between two possible levy increase formulas. These formulas are (1) the implicit price deflator plus household growth (current law); or (2) the implicit price deflator plus taxable market value growth due to new construction in the jurisdiction. The second formula would count all new construction, including homes, apartments and commercial -industrial property. SF 2552 was heard in the Senate Property Tax and Local Government Budget Division on Friday, February 6. No action was taken as the chair, Senator Sandy Pappas (DFL - St. Paul), felt all bills proposing levy limit modifications, including a possible repeal, should be considered at the same time. We will keep you up to date as this debate continues. LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXEMPTION FROM STATE SALES TAXES This year might be the final year for cities to pay what Senator Doug Johnson (DFL - Tower) recently referred to as a "stupid tax." The legislature seems to be seriously considering exempting political subdivisions from payment of state sales taxes. Many respected legislators have introduced bills that would provide this exemption and hearings have already begun. City and county groups have expressed their support for the sales tax exemption. However, at a recent Senate Sales and Income Tax Subcommittee hearing, county commissioners testifying in support of this legislation were asked by Senator Johnson if they would prefer to receive the sales tax exemption or have levy limits repealed. The commissioners politely replied that the repeal of both would be their choice. It seems unlikely that the legislature will both repeal levy limits and provide the sales tax exemption, which will cost the state $78 million annually in lost revenue. It is more likely that the legislature will provide either a repeal of the sales tax or a repeal of levy limits. This "either/or' debate will be a major part of the debate when legislators formulate the omnibus tax bill. E REPRESENTATIVE MYRON ORFIELD AND SENATOR STEVE NOVAK INTRODUCE LEGISLATION THAT CHANGES THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT This year Representative Myron Orfield (DFL -Minneapolis) and Senator Steve Novak (DFL -New Brighton) have introduced a bill that would substantively change the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. When Livable Communities was enacted in 1995, many legislators, Metropolitan Council representatives, and local government organizations, worked tirelessly to ensure that no penalties were included. The Orfield/Novak legislation, House File 2772 and Senate File 2866 would change that by requiring the Met Council to effectively penalize cities for not making "demonstrable progress toward their affordable and life- cycle housing goals and that are not providing for affordable and life -cycle housing in the long-term." This legislation provides that cities are eligible for loans or grants from the tax base revitalization account only if they have demonstrated significant progress toward affordable and life -cycle housing goals. Furthermore, when making discretionary funding decisions that could provide cities with grants, the Met Council must give priority to cities that participate in livable communities and that are making "demonstrable progress" toward housing goals. HF 2772/SF 2866 would also create changes in reporting housing goal progress. New "annual report cards" would be required to provide data on the net number and percentage of affordable rental and ownership units created during the previous year in relation to a community's goals. The Met Council would also establish a scale to measure and rank barriers to affordable housing. Included on each community's report card would be a score illustrating their affordable housing barriers. Finally, this legislation would require that the Met Council develop a regional housing plan for affordable housing. Upon completion of this plan, cities would be required to amend their local comprehensive plans to conform with the Met Council's regional plan. New local plans would be submitted to the Met Council for review within a designated time period. Representative Orfield indicated to your lobbyist that he would not be pursuing this legislation with vigor this session. In fact, he has not requested a hearing. Apparently, he plans on concentrating on his bill to restructure the Met Council membership (see page 2). 6 PROPERTY TAX REFORM PROPOSALS With at least $872 million of the budget surplus statutorily dedicated to property tax reform, the legislature has a number of decisions to make this session. Numerous proposals for reforming property taxes, spending the surplus and providing tax rebates (in particular, property tax rebates) have been introduced this session. One major package being discussed this session is the governor's proposal. Highlights from this proposal are provided below. Implement the target property tax classification rates adopted as part of the 1997 Omnibus Tax Bill. The target rates are: a reduction in the rate of commercial - industrial property from 4.0 percent to 3.5 percent; a reduction in the classification rate for apartments from 2.9 percent to 2.5 percent; and a reduction in the first-tier, single family, non -homestead residential class rate from 1.9 percent to 1.25 percent. Other classification rates will be reduced and new target rates will be established. Reduce the classification rate for homesteads valued at more than $75,000 from 1.85 percent (the rate enacted in 1997) to 1.75 percent for pay 1999 and 1.7 percent for pay 2000 property taxes. Increase the education homestead credit to insulate homeowners from higher property taxes created by classification rate compression. This would be accomplished by the state picking up 45 percent of the general education for property taxes payable in 1999, and 52 percent for pay 2000. The maximum credit would be gradually increased from $270 in 1999 to $290 in 2000. Current law requires that the state pay 32 percent of the general education levy and provide a maximum education homestead credit of $225. Provide an additional $55 million in general education aid to reduce the education property tax levy for the years 1998 and 1999. Extend levy limits through the year 2000. The governor's proposal will be a major part of the debate regarding property tax reform, education funding, and budget surplus debates. We will keep you updated as proposals begin taking shape. DATE: February 19, 1998 .—n TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works FROM: John R. Sweeney, Transit Administrator SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING OPT -OUT TRANSIT SYSTEMS INCLUDING PLYMOUTH METROLINK Attached is a general summary describing opt -out transit systems and their relationship to the regional transit system. This material was developed by members of the Suburban Transit Association (STA) to assist Messerli & Kramer in their lobbying efforts on behalf of the STA. Additionally, this material enables all systems to have general data available reference in answering questions and providing general information. The following questions are addressed in this attachment: • What is opt -out transit? • What is the role of opt -out transit programs relative to the regional transit system? • How are opt -out transit programs meeting their role? Additionally, the following statistical data is provided in graphical form: • Total ridership for opt -out transit systems from 1995 - 1998. • Suburban Transit Systems - Percentage of ridership by service type. • Suburban Transit Systems - Number of buses by system. • Suburban Transit Systems - Ridership by destination. • Suburban Transit Systems - Reverse commute ridership by city of boarding. • Suburban transit systems expenditures. • Suburban transit systems subsidy per passenger. SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING OPT -OUT TRANSIT SYSTEMS INCLUDING PLYMOUTH METROLINK Page 2 L _ It should be noted that of the twelve cities eligible to develop and operate opt -out transit programs, Maple Grove, is the only city that is not a member of the Suburban Transit Association. All of the directors of the member systems believe we have developed an excellent informational piece with this material and I am submitting it to you for your information. This is our first attempt at providing crucial information to our lobbyist and timing is critical because of the short session so we are proceeding to distribute the material formatted as attached. It is however, something that we will continually update and revise as necessary. attachment N:\pw\Engineering\TRANSIT\MEMOS\Opt-out [nfo.doc What Is Oat -Out Transit? In the early 1980s a number of suburban communities were paying regional transit property taxes but were receiving little or no transit service in return. In response to concerns raised by these communities, the Legislature passed the Replacement Transit law which allowed cities at the end of the existing transit routes to establish their own transit systems using the locally generated share of the regional transit property tax to fund their systems. These systems became known as the Opt -Out transit programs. Before the opportunity to become an Opt -Out transit program sunset in 1989, twelve cities formed five Opt -Out transit programs. They are: Maple Grove, Plymouth and Shakopee each with their own transit program; Chanhassen, Chaska and Eden Prairie which comprise the Southwest Metro Transit Commission, and; Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Prior Lake, Rosemount, and Savage which comprise the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. What Is the Role of Oat -Out Transit Programs Relative to the Regional Transit Svstem? The Regional Blueprint and the Transportation Policy Plan of the Metropolitan Council direct transit facilities development and Metro Transit services primarily within the I-494/694 beltway. As a result, the Opt -Out transit programs become increasingly important in addressing mobility demands and highway congestion relief within their service areas and in the region. The uniquely close relationships between the Opt -Out transit programs and the cities they serve enhances coordination with development planning and transportation planning thus benefiting the entire region. All of the Opt -Out transit programs interconnect with the regional transit system providing seamless service for passengers traveling throughout the region. They participate in regional transfer reciprocity and accept and sell regional fare cards and passes. They are subject to the regional fare policy and all of the regional performance standards, as monitored by the Metropolitan Council, including per passenger subsidies, passengers -per -hour measures and fare box recovery ratios. Opt -Out transit programs are an integral part of the regional transit planning process including service planning, capital facilities planning, marketing and ADA compliance. Decision making by Opt -Out transit programs is done in concert with the Metropolitan Council and Metro Transit. Suburban Transit Association member cities are: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Chanhassen, Chaska, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Shakopee and Savage — - C�r How Are Opt -Out Transit Prourams Meeting Their Role? Each Opt -Out transit program is professionally managed and quality oriented, ensuring that Opt -Out programs achieve the highest quality service in the region. Quality control, customer service, vehicle maintenance and regular service monitoring are all components of Opt -Out transit program operations. The Opt -Out transit programs provide transit services to the residents and businesses in their service areas. These services vary from program to program but include express services between downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, shuttle services to and from regional connecting points such as the Mall of America, Southdale, Ridgedale and the airport, internal circulator services and dial -a -ride. Ridership since 1994 has increased in Opt -Out transit systems by an annual compound rate of 8.25 percent, continuing a pattern that has existed since the first Opt -Out system began service in 1983.. Nearly 3 million passengers will ride Opt -Out system services in 1998. Opt -Out transit programs operate various -sized vehicles to match the needs of different routes and services. This avoids the one -size -fits -all approach to vehicles that is common within the transit industry and provides increased efficiencies to transit operations. Local oversight of Opt -Out transit programs is conducted by transit commissions comprised of residents and elected officials or by City Councils_ These bodies are heavily involved with their transit programs and are very concerned with maintaining good working relationships with the Metropolitan Council. Service efficiencies of routes operated by Opt -Out transit programs are excellent when compared to the service efficiencies of similar Metro Transit routes. Other services, such as dial -a -ride and local circulators, operate within the parameters of regional transit performance standards as established by the Metropolitan Council. The Opt -Out service model was copied by the Metropolitan Council in establishing Transit Redesign service improvements around the region. One important aspect of the Opt -Out concept incorporated into Transit Redesign service planning was the close connection and communication with the local communities served. This coordination with local needs is an important factor in Opt -Out transit success. Because of the relatively small size of the Opt -Out programs they are flexible enough to meet the demands of changing populations and unique population groups in growing communities. Transit services can be modified or adjusted as the need dictates, and service needs of individual neighborhoods can be readily addressed. Opt -Out transit is part of a national trend toward local transit involvement with similar programs operating in several different areas, including Chicago and Boston. 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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. Wayzata Youth Hockey donation to Plymouth Ice Center 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 March 4, 1998 Page 2 B. Approve Disbursements *C. Approve Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RMF -1 (Multiple Family 1), Preliminary Plat and Site Plan to allow construction of a 48 -unit Townhome Development on the 9.7 acre site located southeast of Fernbrook Lane and 43`d Avenue. Eagle Crest Northwest, Inc. (97089) 19 E. F. Approve Lot Division and Lot Consolidation for Holiday Inn located at 3000 Harbor Lane North. Greg & Beth Timm. (98011) Request to Hennepin County to advance the County Road 101 project Award of Bids for Portable Stage G. Provide direction to staff on Skate Park H. Approve 1998 Park Capital Improvement projects I. Approve Payments and Change Orders on Ice Center J. Approve agreement with DNR for Fishing Pier at West Medicine Lake Park K. Approve Transfer of Funds for Recreation Center Project 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Vacation of Walkway Easement and Drainage Easement for Ponding Purposes within Lot 5, Block 1, Playhouse Industrial Park 2"d Addition B. Public Improvement Hearing on 1998 Street Reconstruction Phase II (Pineview Lane area north of 6`h Avenue and Harbor Lane area north of 7' Avenue), Project 8001 8. GENERAL BUSINESS * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 4, 1998 Page 3 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. 1997 Unaudited Financial Statements 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. J,7('3 CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 20, 1998 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Supervisor7 SUBJECT: Planning Inventory Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. has completed the inventory portion of the update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission will accept this document at their February 24, 1998 meeting. Planning Commission and City Council members should keep their copies of this document throughout the planning process for reference and to add further planning documents as they are produced. r DATE: February 20, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Summary of events of last week Parking in City Center area. The last high school hockey game of the season was held Thursday evening, which should alleviate some of the parking problems. Parking on Plymouth Boulevard has been provided as well as an impromptu gravel area behind the ice arena. This week, the manager at Cub Foods called to express concern about parking around the Mann Theater area. He said he will try to organize a meeting with Mann Theaters, Carlson Companies, and City staff to examine the options. The first public meeting on animal ordinances was held Thursday evening. The Council Chambers were slightly less than half filled, and about a dozen citizens spoke. A majority of the comments were about cats, with some wanting more controls, but others cautioning that cats accustomed to freedom for years could not tolerate sudden and severe restrictions. The meeting was very orderly, lasted only a little over an hour, and all were respectful of one another. The Public Safety Advisory Board will take all the input from the meeting and the survey and begin drafting an ordinance in March. A neighborhood meeting on the Activity Center/Field House project has been called for Monday, March 2', at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Room. Residents in the area will be able to view the site plan, receive a briefing on the proposal, and ask questions about the project in an informal atmosphere. Tim Wold and Eric Blank will be hosting the meeting. Watch for the Planning Inventory document in your packets today. This is the first element of the planning update which includes Northwest Plymouth. It contains an "inventory" of information about social, physical, economic, and environmental conditions and trends, and has a special section about Northwest Plymouth. a February 19, 1998 CITU C PLYMOUTH+ Governor Arne Carlson 130 State Capital St. Paul, MN 55155 SUBJECT: FUNDING FOR TRANSIT Dear Governor Carlson: This letter is being written to ask you to reconsider your position to not provide any funding for Regional Transit service during the current legislative session. I have spoken with Curt Johnson, Chair of the Metropolitan Council, regarding critical needs for funding of Transit in the region. It is my belief that the Metropolitan Council has made reasonable requests for Transit funding, including $16 million in Capital Replacement Funds. Plymouth is very interested in the Capital Replacement Funds because of the fact that in going through a competitive process, we have four projects that ranked very high. Out of 31 applications, one of our projects ranked Number 1. That was to construct bus shoulder lanes on Trunk Highway 169 between 36' Avenue and Highway 55 in Plymouth. MnDOT actually has this construction project programmed in their work program for 1998 construction with matching funds. Of the four applications Plymouth submitted, we are asking for the total commitment of $432,000 or 2.7 percent of the $16 million requested. We believe that this is a reasonable request and these projects are crucial to developing and maintaining an ever growing system that is an integral part of the Regional Transit System. You may be aware that Plymouth Metrolink was named the outstanding Public Transit System of 1997 by the Minnesota Public Transit Association. Plymouth has been providing reverse commute services as part of our system design since 1984, and last year with the City of New Hope and New Unity, Inc. planned and held a very successful job fair involving 38 Plymouth businesses and 382 potential job seekers. Plymouth Metrolink provided free transportation for those potential employees the day of the job fair and as near as we can tell, approximately 80 people were matched with full-time positions with benefits in various Plymouth businesses. Based on last year's success and the welfare to work mandates, we have another job fair planned for March 12, 1998, and again interest is extremely high. G:\pw\Engineering\TRANSIT\LTRS\Carlson.doc PLYMOUTH A BeautifufPface 7o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®omwoa wf" wwwxi.plymouth.mn.us Governor Arne Carlson Page 2 I would like to point out that our system has been designed to be an integral part of the Regional System and as such does provide very efficient cost effective service. All of this is done with Transit tax dollars collected in the community of Plymouth. There are no other tax dollars involved in operating or maintaining our system. We do not receive any Federal or State funding for Plymouth Metrolink service. I believe it is crucial for Plymouth to be part of the needed Capital Replacement request of $16 million because a portion of this is actually also provided by Plymouth taxpayers. As you may know, Plymouth was actually the first community in the State to "Opt -Out" and provide Transit service to our residents which was not being provided by the Metro System. Ridership has increased steadily since the service began in 1984. Again in 1997, record ridership figures were obtained. The City continues to grow and we are constantly monitoring Transit needs and reacting as quickly as possible to the legitimate needs for additional service. Also, I would like to stress the fact that Plymouth has an excellent working relationship with Metro Transit and with the Metropolitan Council. On behalf of the Plymouth City Council and all of the residents of the City of Plymouth, I urge you to reconsider the request for Transit expenditures in this legislative session and ask that you support the Metropolitan Council as they try to plan for orderly growth and expansion within the region. We are working with them in concert to do everything we can to make it possible for people to have alternative forms of transportation other than single occupancy vehicles. Sincerely D //-4e, y 4f Joy Tierney Mayor enclosure cc: Senator Warren Limmer Senator Gen Olson Senator Martha Robertson Plymouth Councilmembers Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works John Sweeney, Transit Administrator Representative Ron Abrams Representative Peggy Leppik Representative Richard Stanek Representative H. Todd Van Dellen G:\pw\Engineering\TRANS MLTRS\Carlson.doe • . Governor Arne Carlson Page 3 Senator Warren Limmer Room 132-D State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Senator Gen Olson 119 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Senator Martha Robertson 125 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Representative Ron Abrams Room 209 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Representative Peggy Leppik Room 393 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Representative Richard Stanek Room 351 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Representative H. Todd Van Dellen Room 291 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 G:\pw\Engineering\TRANSMLTRS\Carlson.doc