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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 03-20-1998a MARCH 20, 199 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- NOTE: CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. 2. 3. 4. APRIL 1, 7: 00 PM APRIL 8, 7:00 PM APRIL 15, 7:00 PM APRIL 22, 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 7: 00 PM MONDAY, MARCH 31, 7: 00 PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 5:30 PM 5. THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 7: 00 PM 6. THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 7: 00 PM 7. MONDAY, APRIL 13, 4: 30 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers BOARD OF REVIEW, Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers BOARD OF REVIEW (RECONVENED), Council Chambers PACT, Hadley Lake Room PUBLIC SAFETYAD VISOR Y BOARD SPECIAL MEETING, Public Safety Training Room BUSINESS RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room PLYMOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room PRAC, Council Chambers ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYFAIR, Sunset Hill Elementary School, 13005 Sunset Trail 8. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 7: 00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MARCH 20, 1998 9. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 7: 00 PM 10. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, S: 00-8: 00 PM 11. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 7: 00 PM 12. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 7: 00 PM 13 FRIDAY, APRIL 17— SUNDAY, APRIL 19 14. MEETING CALENDARS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Hadley Lake Room NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH OPEN HOUSE, Council Chambers HRA, Medicine Lake Room PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORYBOARD, Public Safety Training Room PLYMOUTH FINE ARTS COUNCIL PRIMA VERA ARTS FESTIVAL, City Hall March, April, and May calendars are attached. (M-14) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) League of Minnesota Cities 1998 National Agenda. (I -1a) b) Notice of a workshop on welfare reform, scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 8:15 AM, at the Zurah Shrine Conference Center, 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis. (I -I b) c) Notice of upcoming town meetings held by Congressman Jim Ramstad. The Plymouth Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers. (I -1c) d) Community Development newsletter, Northwest News, March 19 edition. (I -1d) e) Notice of revision in the Hennepin County Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy. (I -le) Invitation to MediaOne technology showcase for a variety of new media demonstrations, Wednesday, April 1, 4-7 PM, at the Northern Dakota County Community Programming Studio, 5845 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights. 0--1j) 2. MINUTES a) Park and Recreation Advisory Commission February 12 meeting. (I -2a) b) I-494 Corridor Commission/JPO February 11 meeting. (1--2b) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO MARCH 20, 1998 c) I-494 Corridor Commission/JPO February 27 special meeting. (I -2c) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter to the Minnesota State Council on Disability from Housing Supervisor Ed Goldsmith responding to concerns about the Rottlund Company's Cornerstone Commons development. A copy of the original correspondence is attached. (I -3a) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Thank you letter from the Builders Association of the Twin Cities for City participation in an Association informational video. (I -4a) b) Appreciation letter from the Plymouth Civic League for continued City Support in the Music in Plymouth series. (I -4b) c) Letter from the Plymouth Housing Alliance inviting City officials to attend any of the regular Plymouth Housing Alliance meetings. (I -4c) S. APRIL 1, 1998 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DRAFT AGENDA 6. LEGISLATIVE NEWS ITEMS H U M,o 1'M C� y m f! p.. a�enm c3 =nN C f, rdHN f C - cn c�i Eb z�Z ; =l fo " } g�� =EBF ae=NA N Q. b w1 — Cd I 4C. V µ02 oG 91. N y CD u rTr U �� cn A FE �a a _�' UU U V U Z� °' y in r P az U Qo 0�. in in g. Cd CA � � � FRO � � � � � (410) 00 P�4 PTO 0 00 ON C4\ r..� � � \ � 1-4 � \ �)§k f#2E! M \� \ \° C,$ \• \\ �� ,flF �.}!� ««!! < ) \ / fl i !. > k k�= a 29 E Z § & 2 q < �)$& o u mE�E /\\ f�0 uufe 2� . C13 ' ®# ��k§m ! -!;R MEN- o �I � � C13 V, � � C > o $)ƒ Io § § \)\) k �dEll | § �§u B� � it in iz J 2 tee. -- m e suu © o? k 92\f /\� 02==�# 0 0 u°° ESU \\ / \ \ . � \ ) � ) ƒ � 2-ia League of Minnesota Cities 1998 National Agenda L MIc League of Minnesota Cities Cities promoting excellence LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 1998 NATIONAL AGENDA Preemption of Local Land Use and Zoning Authority Issue: LMC . L..o...(Mt.-Ca. H.R. 1534, which was passed by the House last October and by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb. 26, 1998, threatens to preempt traditional municipal land use and zoning authority by substituting increased federal litigation for local decision-making. Cities are alarmed by the prospect of federal intrusion and preemption of their ability to exercise traditional police powers. Background: Preemption of traditional municipal land use and zoning authority, known as "takings" legislation, would seriously impair the ability of state and local governments to protect the public health, safety and the environment and would limit the ability of homeowners to protect the value of their property. These bills expand the ability of developers and other property owners to sue cities and other local governments, without first exhausting local administrative remedies or having to pursue a state court appeal. Over 100 lawsuits alleging a "takings" of private property are currently being litigated in the Minnesota state courts. Any legislative actions that preempt municipal land use and zoning authority would substantially increase the number of lawsuits and change the venue from the state courts to the federal courts. Negative consequences of this legislation include: • Greater federal court involvement in local land use disputes, making it more difficult for state courts to enforce consistent, uniform land use laws. • Developers and other property owners could bring many more damaging takings lawsuits against cities and other local governments; current rules encourage informal dispute resolutions made at the local level instead of relying on costly court proceedings. • Major new administrative and financial burdens placed on cities and other local governments through increased local litigation costs would drive up costs for local taxpayers. • Greater interference in citizens' ability to work with local elected officials to maintain healthy, sustainable communities because developers are given greater leverage to challenge local land use and regulatory decisions. Action needed: Oppose any legislation or regulations that would restrict the ability of state and local governments to exercise their police powers to regulate private property or require additional compensation beyond the evolving interpretations of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 1998 NATIONAL AGENDA M(v' Gf:r ro.nliy aerLw. ISTEA Reauthorization Issue: Funding for the federal transportation program expired on September 30, 1997. Congress adopted a short-term extension, which will expire on May 1. Immediate reauthorization of ISTEA should be a high priority for Congress to ensure that critical national transportation needs are met. Without immediate action, cities in northern states like, Minnesota, may have to cancel major construction projects planned for this summer. Background: ISTEA has a successful track record in Minnesota. Its emphasis on intermodal transportation solutions allows local governments to select the best mode of transportation to promote a strong local economy and provide the most efficient service to its citizens and businesses. Immediate reauthorization of ISTEA is important to address critical transportation needs throughout our entire state. The absence of a long-term reauthorization complicates transportation planning and unnecessarily delays needed construction projects. Currently state and local transportation programs are operating under a short-term extension that expires on May 1, 1998. If a multi-year reauthorization bill is not passed before September 30, 1998, 45 local projects totaling $33 million will be delayed. Because of the lengthy lead time needed to plan and fund large capital projects, these delays will have a bottleneck effect, pushing back construction of projects planned for future years. Reauthorization of ISTEA should preserve the current structure and government partnership of allocating transportation funds. It should also maximize transportation funding as much as possible, without violating the budget caps, by allocating all of the money available in the Highway Trust Fund and spending the proceeds of the 4.3 cents per gallon gas tax used to offset the budget deficit for transportation projects. Action: • Support an immediate six-year reauthorization of ISTEA that maximizes transportation funding, to the extent possible. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 1998 NATIONAL AGENDA LMC cs..,A..,.�. —&— Electric Deregulation Issue: While the federal government has responsibility for deregulation of wholesale interstate electric transmission, it should not circumvent the ability of states to determine how intrastate deregulation will occur. Federal legislation should protect the tax-exempt status for municipal utilities, preserve state and local tax authority, continue existing municipal land use and zoning authority, and allow public agencies to "aggregate" electric consumption. Background: Minnesota has traditionally benefited from low electric costs. Deregulation may increase electric costs in Minnesota, particularly if national legislation is enacted without attention to the diverse circumstances that exist in each state. Federal involvement in this area should be limited to the wholesale interstate transmission market. Cities are well aware of the potential impacts that could result from electric deregulation. Minnesota has more than 120 municipal electric utilities that have historically provided reliable, low-cost electricity to city residents. Their ability to continue providing this service should be protected. S. 1483 would eliminate tax-exempt bonding authority for those municipal utilities that open transmission lines to use by other providers. Ironically, proposed federal and state action could require municipal utilities to open their transmission lines, which would then jeopardize their tax-exempt status. Deregulation should not preempt state and local tax authority. Many Minnesota cities have franchises with utility companies. Utilities also pay a personal property tax. More than 180 cities in Minnesota receive more than 10 percent of their property taxes revenues from electric utilities. Federal legislation that overrides state and local government authority to levy these taxes would unfairly shift tax burdens among other types of property. The ability of local governments to make local zoning decisions affecting such things as the location of transmission lines, poles and towers should be protected. In a deregulated environment, there will be increased pressure for siting utility equipment. From local experience with siting telecommunications equipment, cities understand the importance of balancing community land use decisions with the business requirements of utilities. Cities should have the right to "aggregate" on behalf of their own residents, and to act collectively, through organizations like the League of Minnesota Cities, to aggregate their purchase of electric energy. Action: Oppose any federal deregulation proposals that intrude on or preempt state or local government authority or revenue sources. - LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES a );q 1998 NATIONAL AGENDA LMC CO� ./�rr ....i. c.:. -..i — Internet Taxation Issue: The proposed Internet Taxation Freedom Act (S. 442/H.R.1054) would preempt the ability of state and local governments to collect existing, as well as future, taxes on Internet transactions and online services for a six year period. Background: Internet sales are rapidly accelerating. In 1997, online sales totaled $2.4 billion. Now, in 1998 the volume of sales are doubling every four weeks. President Clinton, speaking to the Technology `98 Conference held last month in San Francisco, estimated that electronic commerce would increase to $300 billion annually by 2002. Whatever the future growth of Internet sales, the impact of the Internet Taxation Freedom Act will be to create a tax haven for some of the nation's largest, fastest growing and wealthiest corporation at the expense of Main Street retailers. Exempting Internet sales from state and local sales taxes will have a profound effect on financing state and local government services. In Minnesota, two-thirds of state -collected sales taxes ($6.6 billion per biennium) are redistributed to local governments. Because this legislation would affect the collection of existing state and local government sales taxes, it would interfere with the level of current revenue streams available to state and local governments. The National Governors Association (NGA) is proposing an alternative, the Internet Development Act of 1998, which would authorize collection of sales taxes on Internet and mail order sales for those states that agree to adopt a simplified and uniform method and rate of taxation across the state. While the state would collect the tax, NGA has agreed with NLC that allocations back to local governments would be based on historic divisions between state and local sales taxes (not an issue critical to Minnesota where few cities levy a sales tax). The NGA proposal would prohibit any new taxes on Internet access services. Action: Oppose passage of the Internet Freedom Act and support the NGA proposal for the Internet Development Act of 1998. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES /t '019 1998 NATIONAL AGENDA y L c..,.. 'o-06— Fair o -r,M. Fair Housing Reform Issue: Cities are seeking amendments to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Fair Housing Act Amendments (FHAA) to protect the right of local governments to use non-discriminatory regulations which further the objectives of public safety and preserving residential neighborhoods. Background: Local governments have the authority to enact non-discriminatory zoning ordinances to provide for such things as: • Restrictions on the number of unrelated persons permitted to occupy a dwelling; • Proximity of group residential facilities to each other; and • The occupancy of such facilities by dangerous persons. Cities are concerned about the increasing number of housing discrimination investigations initiated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and law suits filed by the Department of Justice that challenge local ordinances, even when no attempt at compliance through local processes has been made. Nationally, cities have been sued for requiring group home operators to comply with non-discriminatory local zoning ordinances, including the exhaustion of local administrative remedies. These situations constitute yet another example of federal preemption of local authority to develop, implement and enforce non-discriminatory zoning and land use regulations. Action: Support H.R. 3206, which clarifies the definition of a "family" and "familial status" and includes the reforms that allow cities to regulate: The number of unrelated persons permitted to occupy a dwelling housing recovering drug addicts and alcoholics; • The proximity• and density of group residential facilities; and • Occupancy of such facilities by convicts who have committed serious crimes and juvenile offenders serving their sentences. L Ib Making Welfare Reform Work A free informational workshop for people working in human services in Hennepin County Sponsored by Hennepin County, the city of Minneapolis and the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis Information about the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) implementation to help human services providers serve community needs April 6, 1998 Zurah Shrine Conference Center 2540 Park Ave. Minneapolis The following informational presentations will be repeated at all breakoutv mty sessions. Sessions will be led by community, county, city, and Legal Aid Society' representatives. There will be time for questions during each presentation. • Employment Services/Education — What are a client's options? • Noncitizens Issues — The latest changes and challenges • Child Care — Assistance and availability • Mock MFIP Orientation — A client's introduction to MFIP • Emergency Assistance/Diversionary Assistance — The options • MFIP Process, Timelines, Sanctions — How they work Schedule 8:15 — 8:45 am Opening Remarks — Carol Berde, Vice President for Programs, The McKnight Foundation 9:00 —10:45 Breakout Session I 10:00 —10:45 Breakout Session II 11:00 —11:45 Breakout Session III No pre -registration necessary. See map and parking information on reverse. If you need help to make it possible for you to participate in this event (such as sign language interpreter or assisted hearing equipment) this can be provided if you ask. To ask for help, please call 348-3456 (voice) or 348-6646 (TTY) and request the service you need. For additional information on the workshop, please call 348-3456. o� b� c� o��a POLIS, F,, P SHRINE a 25th - E— 26th 28th —� Lake St. Take Lake St Fact ' Off Northbo=d 35W g ac 35th .X i N Take 35th St. E-dt off Southbound 35W W+E S Free Parking: on -street or in lot designated on map JIM RAMSTAD THIRD DISTRICT, MINNESOTA WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TRADE SUBCOMMITTEE OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE March 16, 1998 Cottgrezz of the Uttfteb 6tatez wouge of Repmantatibeg Wnbington, Oct 20515-2303 Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1448 Dear Dwight: DISTRICT OFFICE: 8120 PENN AVENUE SOUTH,#152 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431 16l2)881-4600 I am writing to invite you, as a community leader, to attend any of the town meetings I will be holding throughout the Third District this spring. Enclosed is a list of these town meetings. As you will notice, there is one in your area. I urge you to attend and express your concerns and ideas. If you have any questions, please call my Community Relations Director, Susie Holderness, at 881-4600. Thank you for your consideration. I sincerely hope you can attend. Let's keep in touch! 'ncerely, STAD Me er of Congress JR:sh PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WASHINGTON OFFICE: 103 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING DC 20515 tooWASHINGTON, Ir O (2021225-2871 Cottgrezz of the Uttfteb 6tatez wouge of Repmantatibeg Wnbington, Oct 20515-2303 Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1448 Dear Dwight: DISTRICT OFFICE: 8120 PENN AVENUE SOUTH,#152 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431 16l2)881-4600 I am writing to invite you, as a community leader, to attend any of the town meetings I will be holding throughout the Third District this spring. Enclosed is a list of these town meetings. As you will notice, there is one in your area. I urge you to attend and express your concerns and ideas. If you have any questions, please call my Community Relations Director, Susie Holderness, at 881-4600. Thank you for your consideration. I sincerely hope you can attend. Let's keep in touch! 'ncerely, STAD Me er of Congress JR:sh PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER f. NEWS FROM T - I ('..* c0i Ramstad Minnesota's 3rd District 1998 SPRING TOWN MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 7 Thursday, April 9 Edina Hopkins Southdale-Hennepin County Library City Hall Council Chambers 7001 York Avenue South 1010 1st Street Noon - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 Champlin City Hall Council Chambers 11955 Champlin Drive Noon - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 Orono City Hall Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Washington Office 103 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-2303 (202) 225-2871 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 4 Corcoran City Hall Council Chambers 8200 County Road 116 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 11 Plymouth City Hall Council Chambers 3400 Plymouth Blvd. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Minnesota Office 8120 Penn Avenue South) Suite 152 Bloomington, MN 55431-1325 (612) 881-4600 I Cl For More Information: • Open house meeting set for April 16,1998 • Call Community Development at 509-5450 • Three options to be discussed include: No, Partial and • Check the City Web Site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Complete Urban Expansion • E -Mail us at AHuribur@ci.plymouth.mn.us A Newsletter for Residents and Landovmers Nofthwest Issue 4 March 19,1998 Planning options meeting set for April 16 CITY OF 7bree options drafted for public review and comment PLYMOUTR All interested residents and landowners are invited to a public meeting on planning options for Northwest Plymouth to be held on April 16, 1998 in the City Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The open house format meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Participants can drop in at the time most convenient for their schedules. A brief video presentation will be repeated every 10 to 15 minutes. Consultants and staff will be on hand to explain and answer questions about the options, and to accept comments. Feedback forms will be used to gather comments and suggestions from all who attend. On March 10, the Planning Commission held a workshop meeting with the City's consultants to review the preliminary draft of the planning options. They made suggestions that are now being incorporated into the options that will be discussed at the April 16 meeting. Lead consultant David Licht stressed that "the options are preliminary only. The comments we receive at the April 16 workshop will be used to develop the final options that will be fully evaluated and presented to the Commission and City Council." Three options to be discussed Three basic options will be discussed at the open house: No Urban Expansion to 2020; Partial Urban Expansion to 2020; and Complete Urban Expansion by 2020. Preliminary land use plans for each of the options will be available for review, along with an issues map that highlights the factors that are the basis for the three alternatives. 2 Northwest Notes March 1998 In reviewing the draft options with the Planning Commission, Licht explained that there are some considerations that influence all three options. The plans of the adjacent communities will have an impact on Plymouth. While Corcoran is resisting urban development pressure at present, Maple Grove is planning for full urbanization. Development in Maple Grove will generate traffic through Northwest Plymouth, and may add pressure to develop in Plymouth. Metropolitan Council growth forecasts and plans for the construction of the Elm Creek Interceptor sewer line are also factors. No Urban Expansion to 2020 As directed by the City Council, one of the planning options to be considered and evaluated will include a "no growth" option. Under this alternative, no city sewer or water service would be extended beyond the current MUSA (Metropolitan Urban Service Area) before 2020. Even if the Elm Creek Interceptor Sewer would be built by regional sewer authorities to provide service to Medina, there would be no connections made available in Plymouth. The consultant estimates that fewer than 30 new homes could be built in the area, assuming road access was provided to all of the existing large parcels. Even fewer new homes could be built if the two golf courses in the area continue operation, which would be encouraged. No change from the current 20 -acre minimum lot size is Z. id recommended for environmental reasons, primarily poor soils for septic systems. Some road improvements would be needed with this option. Peony Lane may be minimally upgraded and paved to connect with Lawndale Lane in Maple Grove, to accommodate traffic generated by development to the north and by the Wayzata High School to the south. Schmidt Lake Road would also need a bridge over the Soo Line, to connect it with the Wayzata High School. No new schools or parks would be built to serve this area. Partial Urban Expansion to 2020 Under this option, public sewer and water would be extended to a part of the northwest area—about 1,400 acres, or less than half of the approximately 3,200 acres in the study area. The expansion areas would be generally limited to the area east of Vicksburg Lane, with some limited expansion west of Vicksburg along the Soo Line Railroad and Schmidt Lake Road. City of M71e Grove „ C R. 47 C o de ExpanOon- 0 a RrvalArea Wayzata Senor dt Lake R d Mgh Smoot MUSA BoundW 6 FdlWal Urban &ea sion fo 2020 �d Service would be provided by extensions of the existing sewer system or by connection through the City of Maple Grove. None of the area would be served by the extension of the Elm Creek Interceptor through Plymouth. Expansion would be in orderly, contiguous stages, moving outward from locations of existing utility lines. The entire area would not develop at one time, 3 Northwest Notes March 1998 nor would there be "leap frog" development. The pace of growth would be controlled to make sure that the needed public facilities are available as development occurs. A full range of housing styles would be planned. Residential options would include preserving existing large -lot residential areas, which would generally not receive sewer service unless septic systems fail. Most of the land uses would be residential; however, there could be some limited neighborhood commercial uses at the northeast corner of Vicksburg and County Road 47 to provide convenience goods and services. If an interchange at Schmidt Lake Road and I-494 is built, there is a potential for some industrial use adjacent to I- 494. The existing golf courses would be encouraged to continue operation. The major public facilities needed with partial urban expansion would include construction of Fembrook Lane from the Soo Line Railroad north to County Road 47, with a bridge over the railroad tracks. Even though the area surrounding Peony Lane would remain rural under this option, some upgrade may be necessary. Some parks and trails would be needed in the expansion area, and the Osseo School District may desire an elementary school site. A new fire station may also be needed. Complete Urban Area Expansion With this option, city sewer and water would be made available to the entire northwest area in a gradual way by 2020. As with the partial urban expansion option, development would proceed in orderly, contiguous stages. The Elm Creek Interceptor sewer would be used to provide gravity -flow sewer service to much of the area. The pace of growth would be controlled to make sure that the needed public facilities are available as development occurs. The land uses, as in the "partial expansion" option, would be primarily residential with a full range of housing options. Residential options would include preserving existing large -lot residential areas. The opportunity for commercial or industrial development would be limited to that described with the "partial expansion" option, with the addition of some possible redevelopment of a few existing commercial properties on Highway 55 at the City's western border. Public facilities needed for urbanization of the entire area include those mentioned in the "partial expansion" option. In addition, Peony Lane would be rebuilt as an urban facility according to one of the alignment options previously studied by the city. Dunkirk Lane would also probably be upgraded and connected with Schmidt Lake Road. The Wayzata School District would also need an elementary school site, which could be developed in conjunction with a City playfield complex. The amount of new development expected over the 2000 to 2020 planning period under each of the urban expansion options has not yet been fully analyzed. It would depend on a number of factors, including whether the existing golf courses remain in operation, whether land is reserved near I-494 for industrial uses, and how much land is needed for churches and other similar uses. Before population projections can be calculated, planning for the balance of the City must also be considered. This work is now underway and will be used to fully evaluate the alternatives. The chosen alternative for the northwest area will then be used to complete the Comprehensive Plan, including utilities, transportation, parks and housing plans. For more information please contact the Community Development Department at 509-5400. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. You may also send e-mail to Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt at ahurlb@ci.plymouth.mn.us. Documents are also available on the City's web site. The current and previous issues of Northwest Notes are there, along with other reports such as the Planning Tactics study. The web address is http://www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. Check it out! Hennep"n-County An Equal Opportunity Employer March 17, 1998 Mr. Dwight D. Johnson i= City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 ; 5" Dear Mr. Johnson: The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance and the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board have recently revised the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan for managing the metropolitan area's solid waste through the year 2017. This policy plan replaces the Solid Waste Management Development Guide/Policy Plan adopted by the Metropolitan Council on September 26, 1991, and necessitates revisions to Hennepin County's Solid Waste Management Master Plan. On March 17, 1998, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved the attached resolution establishing the Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee which will aid in the revision of the County's master plan. If you are aware of any persons interested in serving on the committee, please contact either Kay Mitchell, Clerk of the County Board, at 348-5433 or Judy Chumley, Deputy Clerk of the County Board, at 348-3257 by April 16. It is anticipated that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will interview applicants at the Environment and General Government Committee on April 21, 1998, and make their appointments to the Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee on April 28, 1998. Sincerely, net Leick Director Attachment c: Commissioners Jeff Spartz Kay Mitchell Judy Chumley Vern Gfpzlinger epart ent of Environmental Services 417 North Fifth Street Recycled Paper Minneapolis, Minnesota 554014397 (612) 348-6509 FAX:(612) 348-8532 Environmental Info Line:(612) 348-6500 T- i e RESOLUTION NO. 98-3-107 The following Resolution was offered by the Environment and General Government Committee: BE IT RESOLVED, That the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners reestablish the Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee pursuant to Minnesota Statute 473.803 and that committee membership will consist of 15 voting members comprised of the following: seven citizen representatives (including the cities of Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove), four municipal representatives, and four representatives from private waste management firms to be selected in accordance with Hennepin County's open appointments policy such that committee representation is achieved as required by law; and that a Hennepin County Commissioner will serve as Chair of the Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee and be a non-voting member of that committee. The question was on the adoption of the Resolution and there were 7 YEAS and 0 NAYS, as follows: COUNTY OF HENNEPIN YEA NAY OTHER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mike Opat X Mark Stenglein X Mark Andrew x Peter McLaughlin g Mary Tambornino X Penny Steele g Randy Johnson, Chair x RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON 03/17/98 ATTEST: _� ��j Z)1*U,/ Clebck kthe Cobtnty Board MediaOne M This is Broadband. This is the way. CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION, KING VIDEOCABLE AND MEREDITH CABLE INVITE YOU TO OUR MEDIAONE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE PREVIEW OUR MEDIAONE TECHNOLOGY FUTURE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION TELECONFERENCING/TELECOMMUTING INTERACTIVE 2 -PLAYER VIDEO GAMES TELEPHONY OVER CABLE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 RECEPTION AND TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE 4-7 P.M. BRIEF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM 6:30 P.M. NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING STUDIO 5845 BLAINE AVENUE INVER GROVE HEIGHTS (HIGHWAY 52 SOUTH TO UPPER 55TH STREET; EAST TO BLAINE AVENUE; RIGHT AT APPLEBEE'S.) FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT KATHI DONNELLY-COHEN AT 612-486-3521 T-- 7, a Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting February 12, 1998 Page 6 Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Fiemann, Musliner, Priebe, Thompson, Wahl, Willegalle; staff Bisek, Blank and Pederson 1. CALL TO ORDER Introduce new commissioner, Melissa Musliner. Commissioners were introduced to Melissa Musliner and each spent a few minutes describing their backgrounds and number of years on the Commission, followed by Ms. Musliner explaining her background. Chair Anderson then called the February meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Appoint Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Priebe moved and Commissioner Fiemann seconded a motion to reappoint Don Anderson as Chair and Mark Wahl as Vice Chair. The motion carried with all ayes. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the minutes of the January meeting as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. None. b. Staff. Mary Bisek thanked members for their help at Fire and Ice. S'mores sold out once again. The issue of dogs at special events came up at the Fire and Ice evaluation meeting. Mary stated that the City of Crystal has made a decision that dogs are not welcome in their parks during special events. She suggested that PRAC might want to discuss this at a future meeting and make some kind of motion. Commissioner Thompson suggested that Mary come to a future meeting with some appropriate wording for such a motion. Mary mentioned the gentleman that attended Fire and Ice who referred to himself as the "Snowman." He took pictures of people attending the event and offered to share those pictures with Park and Recreation staff. A discussion then took place about whether or not this individual should be included in next year's event and should a background check be done on him. Feelings were divided on this topic and it was suggested that individuals who show up at special events and present themselves as "entertainers" should at least check in with a staff person. Mary stated that the Touch Tone Registration system has been going very well. Between February 3 and February 12, 348 registrations came in on the TTR system, which is 34% of the total registrations during that time period. The next special event coming up is Primavera, the fine art show. Work has begun on the summer brochure. Staff is trying to come up with user policies for the new PRAC Minutes/February 1998 Page 7 1-02. a gymnasiums. Mary explained to Commissioner Musliner that the City contributed money toward the development of these new gyms. c. Others. Outgoing Commissioner Johnson stopped by to say goodbye to the commissioners and stated how much he had enjoyed his time serving on PRAC. He also gave high praise to this group for how well they work together and all that they accomplish. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION More change orders dealing with the ice center were approved by Council. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. West Medicine Lake Park update. Crews wrapped up work on the picnic shelters. Stone work on the shelters has to be stained to match the stone on the footbridge. Final arrangements are being made to build lifeguard towers, etc. We received official notification from the DNR that we will be getting a fishing pier. It should be delivered around June 1. b. Elm Creek PlUfield update. No new action has taken place on this item. Four more bleachers have been ordered, which will be assembled by our crews. Staff is hoping that girls fastpitch softball will be played there this summer. The soccer fields won't be operational until fall. c. East Medicine Lake Regional Trail update. Work is being done on the retaining walls, etc. Paving of the trail will be done in late May/early June. The mile gap on the south side of the lake from West Medicine Lake Drive to 13th Avenue will be very expensive to construct and may be contingent on some kind of bonding bill being passed. Commissioner Willegalle asked about the stretch of the Luce Line east of 494 and if we would be selling it or continuing to maintain it. Director Blank said it looks like we will continue the maintenance. There has been a lot of discussion on whether or not the Luce Line should be paved. The DNR is holding public meetings to hear opinions on this. d. Armstrong High School gym update. The dedication ceremony was Wednesday, February 11. The facility is being used extensively. We will be sponsoring some open gyms there this spring. e. Activity Center update. A subcommittee meeting was held Monday evening. Five council members were in attendance and some citizens. We are getting better pricing from the architects. Those council members in attendance favor holding a bond election in May. The target date to open is the end of the year, 1999, to coincide with the Millennium. Director Blank said he isn't getting a lot of feedback at this time on the desire for a field house from the various athletic associations. Council will have to approve wording of the special bond election by March 18 in order to hold the election in May. PRAC Minutes/February 1998 Page 8 Z-za f. Aggressive Skate Park update. The temporary skate park will be behind the ice center. Commissioner Musliner asked about the apparent conflict between using the parking lot for the skate park and the need for the parking lot to handle all the cars visiting the ice arena and Life Time. Director Blank explained that the attendance at the fitness center is supposed to peak this month and then start dropping off and hopefully will not be an issue after that. g. Name for northeast neighborhood park. Director Blank explained that it was necessary to finally name this park officially, so that signs can be made and it can be included in this year's park map that is inserted in the summer brochure. A list of suggested names was included in the PRAC packet. Chair Anderson moved to name the park Three Ponds Neighborhood Park. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Priebe. The motion carried with all ayes. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Approve 1997 Annual Report. Commissioner Wahl moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to accept the annual report as presented. The motion carried with all ayes. Staff thanked the Commission for their hard work over the past year. b. Capital improvements budget. Director Blank had to change a few numbers in the budget. He had to lower the amounts for the Zachary upgrade phases 1 and 2 and the skate park was also lowered. This allows the park dedication fund cash to flow properly. Commissioner Fiemann asked about the youth sports fields upgrade in 1999. Director Blank explained that it's for Greenwood Elementary and Central Middle Schools. c. Extended stay hotel/Little Peninsula . Director Blank stated that the City Council unanimously voted that they would not approve this project if submitted by the developer. It would have filled a wetland and a road would have had to be vacated. The location for the extended stay hotel was perfect, but the land is a swamp. The council is very interested, however, in the Little Peninsula. The property has been referred to the Open Space Committee. It's an ideal location for wetland mitigation. Director Blank feels that it will likely be purchased by some developer in the future and may eventually be donated to the City. 7. COMMISSION PRESENTATION None 8. STAFF COMMUNICATION Director Blank needs to change the March meeting to the 19th. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. I-494 Corridor Commission/JPO Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, February 11, 1998 I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:36 am by Chair Ross Thorfinnson and introductions were made around the table. Those in attendance were: Ross Thorfinnson, Eden Prairie City Council Len Simich, Southwest Metro Transit Larry Lee, City of Bloomington Craig Larsen, City of Edina Jim Hovland,City of Edina Curt Gutoske, City of Minnetonka Jill Schultz, JMS Communications Charles Honchell, City of Bloomington Dave Lindahl, City of Eden Prairie Barb Senness, City of Plymouth Lisa Raduenz, LJR, Inc. Dan Faulkner, City of Plymouth Alan Gray, City of Eden Prairie John Melin, City of Richfield Ann Lenczewski, City of Bloomington Nick Thompson, MnDOT II. Review of Minutes. Minutes from the January 21, 1998 meeting of the I-494 Corridor Commission were reviewed. Motion to approve the meeting minutes was made by Lindahl with a second by Hovland. Motion carried. III. Treasurer's Report. Larsen updated the Commission the status of calendar year 1997 dues—all cities have paid in full as of December 31, 1997. Larsen indicated that he has prepared individual bills for each member city for 1998, but needed direction from the Commission as to whether he should wait until May 1998 (when Metropolitan Council has updated information on population per community) or go ahead and send a 1998 bill to each city based on the 1997 population estimates instead. Chair Thorfinnson directed Larsen to send the 1998 billings out as soon as possible. Larsen also indicated that he had prepared a packet of billings to submit to the Met Council for reimbursement and will send that out immediately. At the March 18th meeting, Larsen will present to the Commission a statement of financial condition, including revenues and expenses incurred by the Commission. (At this point in meeting, Chair Thorfinnson moved the "Other Business" item on the agenda, number 7, up on the agenda for the benefit of those participating in Other Business discussion items.) IV. Other Business. Gutoske reported on a meeting held at the Minnetonka Corporate Center with its new TMA, the Traffic Management Committee, on Friday, January 30th. The group plans a survey for employees, estimated at 3000 to 4000, for later in February. The survey will be done in conjunction with Metro Commuter Services and the I-494 Corridor Commission, and will culminate in information that will allow the Corridor Commission to determine the potential of future new transit services within the corridor. The group plans a Commuter Fair for sometime in late April or early March. Both Raduenz and Gutoske will keep the Commission informed on future events with the TMA. Gray reported on a meeting held Friday, February 6, 1998 with representatives from SuperValu, the City of Eden Prairie and Raduenz of the Corridor Commission. The meeting was held to discuss potential financial involvement and a partnership between SuperValu, the City of Jaden Prairie, the Corridor Commission and MnDOT to place a traffic signal along Valley View Rd. and to add a northbound HOV Ramp Meter Bypass at Valley View Rd. and I-494. Gray indicated that SuperValu has been asked to contribute the cost of a traffic signal (estimated at $200,000) in exchange for receiving the benefits of an HOV Ramp Meter Bypass at I494 that is estimated at $350,000 to $400,000. The City is willing to contribute half the cost of the ramp meter bypass to possibility of becoming the "vehicle" for all other bills. Raduenz will keep the Commission informed of the funding issues and possibilities throughout the session. Raduenz also reported on the progress she is making in setting up informational meetings with local Chambers of Commerce to report on the I-494 Corridor Commission agenda. Meetings with Richfield and Bloomington are in the process of being confirmed. The Richfield meeting will likely address only the Chamber's Board of Directors, and will be held at noon on March 25th, while the Bloomington meeting will encompass a presentation by the Corridor Commission to the general membership with the date to fall in late March or early April 1998. Raduenz has since made contact with the Executive Director of the Twin West Chamber of Commerce since the last Corridor Commission meeting, and has been told that they would "welcome" a presentation by the Commission. Details on the date are still in the process of being negotiated. The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce has not yet responded to Raduenz' request for a meeting and she will also follow up with the Maple Grove Chamber as well. Nick Thompson, a Project Analyst in charge of MnDOT's ICTM (Integrated Corridor Traffic Management) Project, attended the meeting and provided a short summary of his department's continuing interest in I-494 issues, specifically those relating to employers building or moving to corridor office locations. Raduenz indicated that he would be notified of all future meetings and welcome to any of them at any time. Schultz and Raduenz will contact Thompson to set up a meeting to discuss ways in which the Corridor Commission can partner with ICTM to do market research on area employers. Raduenz reminded the Commission members that Hennepin County was to make a presentation on its Transportation Plan in January, but that Jim Grube, Hennepin County Engineer, has postponed the presentation pending the approval of the plan by the Hennepin County Board. Raduenz has contacted Grube and asked him to notify her when the plan is approved. V. Engineers' Subcommittee Discussion on Right -of -Way Issues. Gray passed out an outline sheet and explained the "official mapping" process for preserving right-of-way along a highway or roadway corridor. Essentially, the Metropolitan Council administers a highway right-of-way acquisition loan fund (RALF) which lends money to cities to purchase land for principal or intermediate arterial highways, which are part of the metropolitan highway system plan. The Council may levy property taxes within certain limits to fund the program. The loans bear no interest and the fund is reimbursed by MnDOT at time of construction. To be eligible, land must be within an "official map" adopted by the City. The purpose of the program is to acquire needed land for future highway improvements before development or redevelopment significantly increases acquisition costs. A highway corridor along which key right-of-way elements have been acquired is better positioned to proceed at lower cost with fewer delays. Gray explained that the current RALF fund balance is approximately $5 million and that certain acquisitions in progress are anticipated to reduce the balance significantly. An additional tax levy the Met Council is planned in 1998. Honchell explained Bloomington's process for acquiring 3 parcels of land near 98th Street at I -35W. The I -35W EIS has no money and is in a "waiting" mode. There are currently 2 restaurants (one of which has recently closed) and a gas station on the property. A developer wishes to build a hotel on the site, which makes the parcels very difficult to acquire in the future by MnDOT or Bloomington. MnDOT can't protect the land without an EIS and Bloomington can't afford to purchase the land. The Met Council is "very reluctant" to have an "official map" for RALF funding for all of I -35W. This would probably be the same problem for I-494. On Thursday of this week (February 12) the Bloomington City Council will vote on the matter. RALF will not give any funds for condemnation purposes, and the fund only protects property ready to be developed. Honchell personally does not think it will VI. Communications Plan Update. Schultz passed out a draft copy of the Communications Plan, highlighting areas in which she needs further direction from the Commission and Communications Subcommittee members, who were to meet immediately following the Commission meeting. Her goal is to have a completed Plan provided to members by the March 1998 meeting. Schultz indicated that the Fact Sheet messages needed some work and that she had been in contact with Clarence Shalbetter of the Met Council to provide further detail to bullet points about regional congestion and subregional transportation data. Lee asked if the group wasn't spreading itself "too thin" on the five goals Schultz had developed. Schultz responded that Goal #2, with a reference to "metro travelers" was one of the goals that could be looked at for omission, but that omitting a reference to this type of goal would change the focus of the Commissions work in that area. She further stated that the Commission could target the media as an audience or target the audience of the media, depending upon what it decided. Gutoske wanted Schultz to review the remainder of the Plan outline before omitting any one particular item, which she then did. Gutoske remarked that the strategies and tactics section was fairly extensive and that the Commission needed a timeline for the tools section. Schultz indicated that a timeline and estimated costs for each tool would be provided in the final plan. Gutoske asked when the Corridor Commission plan would be finished. Raduenz indicated that with MnDOT's delay in appointing a new I494 Project Manager (as stated by Ron Rauchle at the Engineers' Subcommittee meeting the week before), it would most likely be the spring of 1999 before MnDOT has finished its re -draft of the I-494 EIS. This impacts the work of the Commission to a certain extent in that information to be contained in the Commission plan needs to be worked on in concert with MnDOT for future inclusion in their document. Without a main contact from MnDOT for this area, the Commission will likely face some delay in finalizing its plan. Gutoske asked Schultz if the Commission could proceed on its Communications Plan despite the delay? Schultz indicated that most of the elements of the Plan, with the exception of a specific legislative agenda, news conference and blitz of local legislators could be done before a Final EIS re -write is completed. There is an audience for the other elements as there are "lots of people who do not know what we are doing". Lee suggested that the Commission substitute meetings with editorial boards and specific newspaper reporters rather than a news conference. He cited the idea of doing a public policy five-part piece on the issues around the current funding problem as a means of getting the word out to the general public and media. Schultz suggested that the Commission may partner with other coalitions and that the story line would follow information on each group's issues. After an extensive discussion about this, the group agreed to further discuss this idea in the Communications Subcommittee meeting. VII. List of Common Comprehensive Plan TDNWransit Elements. Raduenz passed out a sheet which listed bullet points of common comprehensive plan TDM and transit elements that was requested in November 1997 by Corridor Commission members. This is in response to the request of Lee, who asked that Raduenz work with Garwood and other transit providers within the Corridor Commission to develop a simple bullet point listing of things that should be included in each city's comprehensive plan update language. This item was deferred from the January 1998 agenda to this particular Corridor Commission meeting. VIII. Next Meeting(Adjournment. The next regularly -scheduled meeting of the I-494 Corridor Commission is set for Wednesday, March 18,1998 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Heritage Room 2 of the Eden Prairie City Center. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. I494 Corridor Commission/JPO Meeting Minutes of Friday, February 27,1998 (Special Meeting) 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:15 am in the Garden Room of Eden Prairie City Hall by Chair Ross Thorfinnson and introductions were made around the table. Those in attendance were: Ross Thorfinnson, Eden Prairie City Council Barb Senness, City of Plymouth Jim Gates, City of Bloomington Dick Allendorf, City of Minnetonka Carl Jullie, City of Eden Prairie Curt Gutoske, City of Minnetonka Tom Foley, City of Richfield Russ Susag, City of Richfield Scott Pedersen, MnDOT Lee Gustafson, City of Minnetonka Dave Lindahl, City of Eden Prairie Ann Braden, Metropolitan Council Lisa Raduenz, LJR, Inc. Alan Gray, City of Eden Prairie Dave Childs, City of Minnetonka John Melin, City of Richfield Jim Prosser, City of Richfield Martin Kirsch, City of Richfield Ron Rauchle, MnDOT Michael Opatz, City of Maple Grove II. Review of Minutes. As this was a special meeting of the I-494 Corridor Commission, no review of minutes was held. III. Summary of Issues. Chair Thorfinnson recapped the purpose for the meeting, which to was to explain the Official Mapping Process and MnDOT request to each of the cities rather than to take a presentation on the road to each individual city council, which could take up to several months. Raduenz presented a brief overview as to why each of the cities' representatives and the Met Council and MnDOT had been invited, and turned the meeting over to Alan Gray, Chair of the Engineers' Subcommittee. IV. Right-of-Way/Mapping Discussion. Gray presented an overview of the current status of the Metropolitan Council's RALF funding process, and indicated that the Engineers' Subcommittee was interested in pursuing RALF funds for the preservation of right-of-way along I-494. He explained that there are several advantages to this, included the fact that over a period of time MnDOT is able to acquire key parcels of land with which to develop the corridor. The other advantage is that the land will be acquired by MnDOT at some point in the future at a lower cost to implement the project, thus making the 494 corridor a more attractive option for MnDOT to develop at some point. The process outlined by Gray was as follows: 1.)To first prepare an 'official map' of the I-494 corridor, and MnDOT has expressed 'interest in doing so. The cities should be willing to let MnDOT do this, as it costs quite a bit and MnDOT appears to have the resources to prepare a map at this time. 2.) Cities must adopt the official map or key segments of the official map in order to make it an officially mapped corridor. There are also limitations as to the amount in which the RALF fund can sustain (now with a reserve of about $5 million), especially if many parcels come available at the same time. Braden of the Met Council spoke up at this point, reiterating that the RALF fund balance is at $5 million at this time, and that the process has spoken for just about all of the balance. She indicated that developers may be interested in building somewhere within an officially mapped area, and that the Met Council gives a "green light" for the appraisal process, of which t�vo appraisals must be done. Some of this work has already been done for the 212/Chaska area and the City of Chanhassen. Some has also been done along 610 in the northern suburban areas. The Brooklyn Park/610 project has paid back the levy. According to the current levy, the Council is z-2 C. Richfield representatives felt that this is a good step and relates well to the Meridian Crossing issues they have just dealt with. Eden Prairie (Jullie) thinks the process is fine, and it doesn't commit the city but preserves flexibility. Opatz of Maple Grove reiterated that 610 was the city's "first priority" and that he may need help to convince his City Council about the official mapping process. Plymouth was okay with the discussion, but Senness indicated that the process may not affect them much. Bloomington indicated its willingness to go along with the process. Edina representatives were not at the meeting. Prosser of Richfield asked the group to consider a strategy for increasing RALF funding as well at the same time, because it makes the official mapping process "more meaningful". Opatz asked if the Corridor Commission would have to pay for anything? Rauchle of MnDOT replied that he did not believe so, although he had yet to hear from Stehr about the request. Rauchle also indicated that a "unified front (JPO) goes a long way in convincing MnDOT to do these types of projects, and has other positive implications as well". Thorfinnson thanked each of the representatives at the meeting and indicated that the Corridor Commission would be preparing some materials to hand out by the March 181h regularly - scheduled meeting of the Commission to bring back to each of the cities. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m March 16, 1998 Margot Imdieke Cross PLYMOUTR Community and Program Liason Minnesota State Council on Disability 121 E. Seventh Place, Suite 107 St. Paul, Mn 55101 Dear Ms. Imdieke Cross: 7-3 a This is in follow-up to our various conversations and your letter of March 3, 1998. As you are aware, I have been working with the Rottlund Company in regards to the issues you raised related to their proposed development and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). I have shared your letter of March 3`d with the Rottlund Company and they are examining the implications for their proposed development. They are aware that their development must comply with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations. At the City Council meeting of March 4, 1998, the City Council approved a restructuring of the tax increment financing for the proposed development to proceed in two distinct phases. At this meeting, the Council was advised of the ADA issues and the Rottlund Company's commitment to respond to these issues in a revised development plan. The Rottlund Company is in the process of developing a revised plan for the City to review. The City and the Rottlund Company will also be entering into a development agreement that will include Rottlund's obligations to comply with the applicable provisions of the ADA. In unrelated activities the City has been actively pursuing the development of modest cost accessible single family homes by two nonprofit housing corporations, the Plymouth Housing Alliance and West Hennepin Community Builders. The City has also assisted private individuals and other nonprofit housing providers to make existing housing accessible within the City. In addition, the Rottlund Company has included accessible designs in other developments that it has built without City assistance and is currently considering accessible designs in a proposed development that will not receive City assistance. The information that you provided in your letter is helpful to us as we continue to support accessible housing in Plymouth. I will keep you advised as revised plans for accessible housing become available from Rottlund. If you have any questions, please call me at 509-5412. SinL' erel YW Edward J. Goldsmith HRA Supervisor cc: Joy Tierney, Mayor Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director Richard Palmiter, The Rottlund Cot9koUTH A Beautiful Pface 7o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®�^• .yam www.d.plymouth.mmus I *3a Minnesota State Council on Disability 03 March 1998 Ed Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mr. Goldsmith: MY office received a complaint some time ago regarding the lack of accessible units in the proposed Rottiund Homes housing development planned for Plymouth. According to the information I have on file, the original plan did include some single level units that were accessible to individuals with mobility impairments. Some where in the planning process these units were eliminated and only the three level units remained. The three level units pose a particular problem in that the garage represents the first level and individuals need to be able to negotiate several steps in order to reach the first level of living quarters. The situRtion became even more complicated once it was clear that the City of Plymouth was contributing a sizeable arnount of TIF funds to this specific project. I contacted the YJ.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and discussed -the details of the situation, as I knew them, with an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Specialist. The Specialist stated that the involvement of the City of Plymouth triggered an ADA Title 11 obligation. According to the Specialist, this meant that a reasonable number of units would have to be constructed with some basic accessibility features. In our most recent communication you clarified that Rottiund Homes builds a unit only after a sale Itas occurred and a purchase agreement has been signed. You also stated that Rottlund Homes may be willing to market an accessible unit design as pnrt of their overall housing options package and then the accessible unit would be built on demand. I've checked witli Justice and sccordiir>g to their specialists, this arrangement appears fair and reasonable. 21 E. 71h Place; Suite 107; St. Paul. MN 55101, (612) 296-6785; 1.800-945-8913 (V/TDD); Fax (612) 296-5935 Equal Opportunity Employer - Printed on Recycled Paper ZO'd SG: ST 86. 2 JPW S£6S-96Z-ZT9:xe3 AlIIISUSIQ T3N(103 NW r-3 a Accessible Homes 03/03/98 -2- My office has several concerns outlined below that are shared by others as well. atu e—S Currently 20% of the population has a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Of this number and according to a statewide prevalence study conducted in, the late 1970's, of those who are disabled, 60% have some form of physical disability. Currently in Minnesota alone, over 900,000 individuals have a disability and this number is expected to increase as our society ages. Many of these individuals will develop disabilities as adults and still more as older adults. It is important that housing options exist for disabled and nondisabled individuals alike. Size Co t If Rottlund Homes were to offer an accessible design option, it is critical that the size, amenities and cost of the unit would be similar to other units in the development. To offer a design option that is significantly smaller, has fewer amenities or a significant difference in cost would, in the option of this office, be clearly discriminatory. The accessible design option needs to be similar in many ways and may include A two level unit with a no step entrance on the ground level and a wide stairway leading from the ground level to the upstairs. This wide stairway could be constructed in such a way that it could easily accommodate a wheelchair lift, at the owners expense, which would provide access to the upper level. Visits In many neighborhoods individuals with disabilities are left out of neighborhood meetings such as block club celebrations or crime prevention gatherings because the average house is inaccessible. In most cases the only time a mobility impaired individual can attend a meeting of this nature is when he or she agree to host the meeting at their accessible house. To build stronger neighborhoods it is important that neighbors can come together, get to know one another and conduct neighborhood business. Resale There is a very Iimited number of homes currently on the market that have basic features of accessibility, like a no step entrance between the house and the garage. There is a need for more existing homes to offer basic access features so that individuals with disabilities can find housing options in an ever increasing stock. 20 'd 6S: ST 86. 2 jew GM-96Z-ZT9: xej AIIIISdSIQ TONf109 NW Accessible Homes 03/03/98 1-038 There are many important reasons for the leadership at City Hall to provide housing options with some basic access features in the design from the beginning. And when the City pursues the construction of pre -built units that are sold after construction, I would strongly urge you to do so. The Ieadership at City Hall has engaged Rottlund Homes, a private developer, who we understand, only builds units after they have been sold and the City of Plymouth is providing incentives to build these units. Since Rottlund Homes seems amenable to the request, then I strongly urge the City Council to make it official that Rottlund Homes offer an accessible unit design option that is comparable to other unit design options being offered in the development. I would appreciate a copy of the Council meeting minutes or that portion of the minutes reflecting this topic and any subsequent action. If Y can provide any additional information or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact meat 297-2920. Sincerely, Margot Xmdieke Cross Community & Program Liaison cc: Plymouth City Council Jan Trettin d0 'd 6S: ST 86. 2 jew S9_6S-96Z-ZT9: xed AIIIISdSIQ II9Nf109 NW 00 O\ O N 00 C� .-. N 00 O1 I NNCN 00 00 'r- 00 O\ -1 N 00 T O N N 00 T N N N 00 T I— N N 00 T - O M 00 T �,O O M 00 T 00 O M 00 T M 00 T 00 1 M 00 00 00 a, 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0000 00 00 00 V7 Ul T T O M ON N N .0 Q\ N 01%ON o .- -- -- N -- O ^. N O M -- O O ^" N N N N N N N -- M N M 00 O\ O N 00 C� .-. 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CV M 4Vi ,6 1<6 .- BUILDERS ASSOCWIONTM OF THE TWIN CITIES March 10, 1998 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear joy: lo -4a Thanks so much for agreeing to be part of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities video, "The Future is Now: Putting a stop to the High Cost of Urban Sprawl." I have enclosed a copy for your library. We are very pleased with the final version. When it is convenient for the Council and the Planning Commission, we would appreciate an opportunity to view the video and have ten or fifteen minutes with you for discussion. As you know, you are a valued friend and I appreciate your support. Sincerely, Karen Christofferson 296o Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, Minnesota 55113-1122 Paof M Into S" 1 9 0 9- 1 9 9 9 Celebrating the Both year of the Parade of Homes"! 6121697-1954 Fax 6121697-7599 Parade Fax 6121697-7575 A �ro 4. 1, The Plmouth We [neo e 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 March 14, 1998 Mayor Joy Tierney and City Council Members City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney and City Council Members On behalf of the Plymouth Civic League Board of Directors, I want to extend our most sincere thanks and appreciation for your decision to authorize the purchase of a portable stage. This stage, among its numerous uses, will be used for our annual Music in Plymouth community event. We believe that the new portable stage will enable those attending Music in Plymouth to better observe and participate with the many groups presenting entertainment. The new stage should also enable the Park and Recreation department to encourage and support other community groups to schedule events and activities. As our city continues to grow so will the need to accommodate large groups coming together to create a sense of community. Thank you for your collective leadership in making the purchase of this new portable stage a reality! We are confident that it will be well used in the years ahead. Sincerely, Barbara J. Willis, President Plymouth Civic League March 17, 1998 Mayor Joy Tierney Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor: Thank you for your interest in the Plymouth Housing Alliance. The Plymouth Housing Alliance is still working hard at getting more affordable housing constructed in the City. While progress has sometimes been slow, we have not lost sight of the vision of increasing the affordable housing opportunities to as many as possible. It is my understanding that some neighbors have expressed concern recently as to the incomplete landscaping at the house on Fernbrook Lane and County Road 9. Our intentions are to enlist some volunteers to complete the work on the yard areas sometime this spring. In the future, we will make a more concerted effort to get all the landscaping work completed within six months after the house is occupied. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to attend one of our monthly board meetings held at 7 a.m. in the Community Development Department board room on the third Tuesday of each month. Please contact Housing Specialist Milt Dale at 509-5413 for a copy of the agenda. I am enclosing a list of our current board members. If you would wish to give me a call, I am available either at my office at 373-4628 or at home at 478-2325. N son/President ousim Alliance Hra\corres\5056\mayor-pha P.O. BOX 41-202. PLYMOUTH. MN. 55441 DRAFT 03/20/98 � 9:07 AM CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 1, 1998 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLYMOUTH FORUM - Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff or Commission for future report. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Recognize Retiring Board and Commission Members B. 1997 Report on City Volunteer Program 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. * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 1, 1998 Page 2 A. Approve proposed City Council Minutes B. Approve Disbursements C. Approve Final Plat and Development Contract for Holly Creek Village located in the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and Dunkirk Lane. Town and Country Homes, Inc. (97011—F) D. Approve 1998-1999 contract between the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Police Officers E. Approve an Interim Use Permit to place 13,000 cubic feet of fill from the Plymouth Station site onto the Len Busch Roses site located at 4045 Highway 101 North. Hans Hagen Homes. (98016) F. Approve Final Plat for Plum Tree 4' Addition located at the northwest quadrant of Peony Lane and Rockford Road. Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc. (98019) G. Approve a Lot Division/Consolidation and Variance for land subdivision in the FRD Zoning District located at 1745 and 1755 Troy Lane North. Daniel and Ann Marie Arnold. (98004) H. Approve a Site Plan Amendment to erect scoreboards at the baseball and softball fields at Armstrong High School located at 10635 36`h Avenue North. Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD #281) I. Approve an Interim Use Permit to allow filling of property located south of 43`d Avenue (extended) and approximately 600 feet east of Fernbrook Lane. Lawrence Begin. (97185) *J. Approve Amendment to the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance to allow a seasonal farmer's market and produce stand in the C-2 Zoning District. Untiedts Vegetable Farm. (98012) * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval OL•5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 1, 1998 Page 3 K. Approve Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for the addition of two gas pumps and a canopy extension at the Amoco Station located at 3855 Plymouth Boulevard. Zahl Equipment Co. (98013) L. Approve Property Casualty Insurance Renewals with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust M. Approve Change Order and Final Payment for Ice Arena Panels N. Approve Change Order and Final Payment for Ice Arena Roof Systems 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Application of Town and Country Caterers, Inc., d/b/a The Reserve 3155 Empire Lane, for an on -sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license B. Application of Hunan Buffet, Inc. d/b/a Hunan Buffet, 10820 Highway #55 for a wine liquor license. 8. GENERAL BUSINESS *A. Adopt Sign Ordinance: 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. City of Plymouth (97180) B. Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for Cornerstone Commons, a primarily senior housing development located at the northeast corner of County Road 101 and Medina Road, south of Highway 55. Elim Care, Inc./Rottlund Homes. (98032) * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. �a_iso REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 1, 1998 Page 4 C. Deny Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variances for two commercial buildings totaling 21,700 square feet for property located at the southeast corner of 34th Avenue North and Plymouth Boulevard. Kenneth R. Streeter Companies. (97183) 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 0 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. -- - MAR 20 '98 02 : 56Ph1 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 ,L 6 FRIDAYFAx Vol. 3, No. 10 A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities March 20, 1998 Levy -Limit Repeal: We need your help Your opportunity to help repeal levy limits is now. The Tax Conference Committee will be deciding the fate of levy limits over the next 10 days. Al- though levy limits were enacted last year for only two years, the House bill would now extend them through taxes payable in 2002. In contrast, the Sen- ate bill repeals levy limits effective im- mediately. We are concerned that if we cannot secure the elimination of levy limits this session, the Legislature will continually extend them --making a future repeal more difficult. Please call your representative and senator and ask them to contact the conferees and urge support for the Senate position on the repeal of levy limits. If you know the conferees, please call them directly. The following are general points on why levy limits are not needed: Levy limits are not needed. City oouncils and mayors are elected to make decisions on local budgets and levels of taxation. Levy limits supplant the judgments of local elected officials with a one -size -fits -all state edict that ignores local circumstances. Levy limits can actually result in higher property taxes. Rather than constructing their budgets based on local needs and acceptable levels of taxation, local officials must also anticipate the actions of the Legisla- ture. In the past, the Legislature has penalized cities that did not levy to the maximum. As a result, many commu- nities consider levy limits a floor rather than a ceiling on levy in- creases. Levy limits are redundant. The truth4ri-taxation process was enacted to replace levy limits. The truth -in - Economic Development & Housing Conference Committee holds answer to housing initiative City officials in districts represented by members of the Conference commit- tee on Economic Development as well as officials in cities with housing short- age hortage concerns, should contact local lawmakers immediately to urge their sup- port of maximum funding for the Housing & Economic Vitality initiative con- tained in S.F. 3367. Cities should urge conference committee members to provide at least $10 million as a one-time investment required to maximize the opportunity to build affordable, single-family homes. The Senate has already voted to approve that level of funding, but the House has approved only $4 mil- lion for the program. Economic Development Conference Committee Members Senators Tracy Beckman (DFL-Bricelyn) Steve Novak (DFL -New Brighton) Dave Johnson (DFL -Bloomington) Ellen Anderson (DFL -St. Paul) Ed Oliver (R-Deephaven) Representatives Mike Jaros (OFL-Duluth) Steve Trimble (DFL -St. Paul) Karen Claris (DFL -Minneapolis) Gary Kubly (DFL -Granite Falls) Bob Gunther (R -Fairmont) taxation statement provides property owners with a detailed estimate of the impact of local budget decisions. If lo- cal officials change the property tax levy, the truth -in -taxation form will re- flect the impact of the levy decision. Let truth -in -taxation work. House Tax Conferees Chair Dee Long (DFL -Minneapolis) Andy Dawkins (DFL -St. Paul) Edgar Olson (DFL-Fosston) Ted Winter (DFL -Fulda) Dan McElroy (R-Bumsville) Senate Tax Conferees Chair Doug Johnson (DFL -Tower) Carol Flynn (DFL -Minneapolis) Jim Vickerman (DFL -Tracy) John Hottinger (DFL -Mankato) Bill Belanger (R -Bloomington) Request for information on city permit fees City engineers are working with the League to develop a suggested fee schedule for the City Engineers Asso- ciation of Minnesota (CEAMYLMC model right of way ordinance. CEAM will identify the components of local management costs that make up the calculation of the various Permit fees authorized under the model right of way ordinance. (See page 4 article in the March 18 issue of the Cities Bulle- tin.) Cites with permit fee schedules for excavation and other activities in public rights of way are asked to mail or fax a copy of permit fees and other relevant information to Ann Higgins at the League. Fax: (612) 215-4114. . ........ _-.-a__ ..rA. I.. &"& nrA OSOAP.ata Cldes Interl.►Overnmental Relations team. DATE: March 20, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager SUBJECT: Summary of Events for last week Maintenance Workers. I had another meeting this week with 8 employees, mostly the union leadership. We met for over two hours and began to establish some good communication about a variety of issues. The employees were very careful to avoid personal attacks on anyone and expressed their interest in constructive change. I was told that many of the issues concerning them are 15-20 years old. They thanked me for respecting them enough to meet with them, and meet with them alone. We discussed an employee survey for the maintenance employees and a timetable for initiating it. The next step will be to prepare the survey and tabulate the results over the next several weeks. Then, the group I met with will convene again to review the results and make further plans. I have also had three of the employees come talk to me individually. After we have the survey done, I plan to give you a report on it. Adult Correctional Facility tower. A meeting has been scheduled with Sheriff's personnel on their proposed tower on April V. Their project manager is on vacation all next week. The Council had voted to have us consider options in cooperation with the County. Dog and cat ordinances. The Public Safety Committee met Thursday night on the proposed dog and cat ordinance amendments. Noting that there was considerable support in the survey for regulation of cats, the committee agreed to meet with a veterinarian at the next meeting to get expert testimony on the impact of various possible regulations. They will also meet with some of the senior Community Service Officers to get their input. Another public meeting will likely be held on May 21St. The committee is still looking at bringing recommendations to the Council in May or June. \\Ply_ nt\ntdiskl\Administration Depanment\StaN\DWIGHIIMEMO\sum320.doc Dwight Johnson From: Black, Ginny Sent: Friday, March 20, 1998 3:23 PM To: 'Johnson, Dwight [Plymouth]' Subject: Omnibus Bonding Bill Dwight, I will be taking the document attached over to the Capitol this afternoon. The Conference committee on the Bonding Bill is meeting this afternoon. I will be getting a copy of this memo to each of the House and Senate members on that committee. Please pass this on to the Mayor and Council. The members of the Conference Committee are: Senate: Senator Langseth; Senator Berglin; Senator Cohen; Senator Laidig: Senator Janezich House: Representative Kalis; Representative Solberg; Representative Trimble; Representative Karen Clark, Representative Bishop If the Mayor or Council wish to contact legislators, I would suggest: Representative Kalis (296-4240 or rep. henry. kalis@house. leg. state. mn.us); Representative K. Clark (296-0294 or rep. karen. clark@house. leg. state. mn. us); Senator Laidig (296-4351 or sen. gary.laid ig@senate. leg. state. mn.us). The bolded legislators would be the most productive. However, the Mayor and Council should feel free to contact all of the members if they wish. <<TRAI LFS. DOC» Ginny Black MN Office of Environmental Assistance gin ny.black@moea.state. mn. us I�I TRAILFS.DOC Date: March 20, 1998 To: Rep. Kalis; Rep. Solberg; Rep. Trimble; Rep. Karen Clark, Rep. Bishop From: Council Member Ginny Black, City of Plymouth RE: HF 3843 Omnibus Bonding Bill I am writing to ask for you support for a specific project included in H.F. 3843. It is the connection of North Hennepin Regional Trail to the Luce Line State Trail and Wirth -Memorial Parkway Regional Trail ($1,380,000). It can be found on Page 21, Lines 20 - 23. Funding this section of trail would: 1. alleviate a serious public safety concern for the City of Plymouth, 2. complete the City's trail around the lake, and 3. help bring to completion a project that has been in the planning stage for nearly 20 years. The City of Plymouth has grown from 10,000 to over 60,000 in the last 15 years dramatically increasing the passive recreational use of the trails and roads circling Medicine Lake. South Shore Drive, the road paralleling this proposed trail and located at the southern end of Medicine Lake, serves as the connecting link for all recreation activities (bicyclists, walkers, joggers, inline skaters and others). In addition, this road serves as one of only two accesses to the City of Medicine Lake. This problem is further complicated by the fact that South Shore Drive is the old road around the lake that serviced the summer cabins that have become year-round homes. The road is very narrow and has no shoulders making the combination of recreational activities and local residential traffic a serious public safety concern. In 1996, the City of Plymouth spent much of the spring and summer working with the residents of South Shore Drive and the City Council of the City of Medicine Lake to find a solution to the public safety on South Shore Drive. The City of Plymouth considered repaving the road and adding an off road trail. However, to widen the road and add shoulders or an off road trail many structures (mainly garages, but potentially homes) would need to be removed. In the end, the City of Plymouth installed four speed humps and a crosswalk. This solution was well received by the Plymouth residents, but the residents of Medicine Lake were unhappy about the speed humps. It is my belief, and that of the Plymouth City Council, that the recreational use of the trails and South Shore Drive around Medicine Lake will continue to increase. Ultimately, the positive effects of the four speed humps will be lost and the City will be facing serious public safety issues again. The City Council believes that the only solution to this public safety issue is to provide a trail that separates the recreational activities from the traffic on South Shore Drive. Ginny Black City of Plymouth, Councilmember