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Council Information Memorandum 05-22-1998
MAY 22, 1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. MAY 20, 7: 00 PM MAY 27, 5:3 0 PM JUNE 3, 7:00 PM JUNE 10, 7: 00 PM 2. MONDAY, MAY 25 3. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 7: 00 PM 4. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH ORONO CITY COUNCIL TOPIC: FERNDALE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Public Safety Training Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TOPIC: COUNTYROADS Public Safety Training Room MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY, City Offices Closed. PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. PACT, Hadley Lake Room a CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 May 22, 1998 5. Cj 7 1. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 6:30 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 7: 00 PM MEETING CALENDARS FERNBROOK WOODS II STORM WATER DRAINAGE MEETING, Employee Lunchroom HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Medicine Lake Room May & June calendars are attached. (M-7) NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities FAX News. (I -]q) b) Summer program notice from the Plymouth Community Library. (I -1b) c) May 26, 1998 Special Meeting agenda for Wayzata District 284 School Board. (I--1 c) d) Robbinsdale District 281 Area Schools newsletter Key Points. (I -Id) e) Notice of Northwest Hennepin Service Council transportation issues public meeting, Monday, June 8, 8:00 AM, Crystal City Hall Community Room, 4141 Douglas Drive. (I -1e) Notice of the grand opening of the Parkers Lake Golf Center, Friday, June 12, 1050 Vicksburg Lane. (I-1fi g) Notice from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency of construction and operation permit for a sanitary sewer extension system. (I -1g) h) Invitation to ribbon cutting and open house for Extended Stay America, Thursday, June 4, 12970 63`d Ave. N., Maple Grove. (I -1h) Z. MINUTES a) April 22 Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit. (I -2a) b) May 5 Planning Commission draft minutes. (I -2b) c) May 6 CONECT Collaborative meeting. (I -2e) d) Notes of the May 7 Fernbrook Woods II meeting on storm drain issues. (I -2d) e) May 14 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting. (1--2e) fi May 12 Planning Commission draft minutes. (I-2fi CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 3 May 22, 1998 3. STAFFREPORTS a) Report from Assistant Manager Kathy Lueckert to the Charter Commission on the City Council's May 20 consideration of the supermajority language. (1--3a) b) Report from Transit Coordinator John Sweeney on recognition for Plymouth Metrolink. (I -3b) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE a) Internet correspondence between a resident and Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt regarding traffic circles. (I -4a) b) Letter from Plymouth Creek Elementary School Principal Carol Bryant regarding traffic at 4151 and Vicksburg near the school. The letter has been forwarded to (I -4b) A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-3) S. COUNCIL ITEMS a) Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Bildsoe and Johnson, will be attending The annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference at the Duluth Convention Center, June 16-19. (I -5a) b) June 3 Regular Council Meeting draft agenda. (1-5b) M-1 rPCITVCOF PLYMOUTFF May 21, 1998 I hereby amend the call and agenda for the Special City Council Meeting on May 27, 1998 at 5:30 PM, to include the approval of an amusement license for Gopher State Expositions. J.oyceYn H/ Tierney, Mayor PLYMOUTH A Beautifu[Ptace To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ®M-.00" www.d.plymouth.mn.us PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA rp) TUESDAY, MAY 26, 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 (May 5, 1998 & May 12, 1998) 5. *CONSENT AGENDA A. Eric and Tina Gustafson. Variances for building setback, driveway setback, and impervious surface coverage to allow construction of a new home at 1505 Evergreen Lane North. (98071) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Brew Farm Concepts, Inc. Rezoning from CC -R (City Center Retail) to CC -RE (City Center Retail Entertainment), Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance for a freestanding restaurant with liquor and office building to be located on the west side of Plymouth Boulevard between 34`x' and 35' Avenue. (98027) B. Janco, Inc. Rezoning from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to RSF-2 (Single Family Detached 2) and a Preliminary Plat to allow the creation of 14 single family lots for the northern portion of the Minneapolis Laestadian Lutheran Church site located at 13030-47'' Avenue North. (98063) C. Amoco Oil Company & National Tire and Battery. Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Variance for a convenience store with motor fuel sales, car wash, and 24-hour operation and a minor automobile repair center at the northeast quadrant of I-494 and Co. Rd. 6 (98064) & (98066) D. GEM Enterprises, Inc. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow variety, book, fabric, furniture and carpet stores up to 10,000 square feet in the C-2 Zoning District. (98073) E. GEM Enterprises, Inc. Conditional Use Permit to replace non -conforming sign fascia on Plymouth Center located at 11255 Highway 55. (98082) 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. OTHER BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT m - DATE: May 21, 1998 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit FROM: John Sweeney, Transit Administrator Y �Xtrl L% SUBJECT: MAY 27,1998 MEETING The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hadley Lake Room (lower level of Plymouth City Hall in the Engineering Department). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Please note some materials will be distributed at the meeting. I. Approval of minutes of April 17, 1998. II. Ridership Information 1993 - 1997 and Review of Ridership Statistics for April 1998 (information from George Bentley will be distributed at the meeting). III. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. IV. Results of 1998 Plymouth Metrolink Customer Survey (enclosed). V. Status Report on Plymouth Flyer service. (Kevin Odegard). VI. Discussion Re: Longer hours for Reverse Commute Routes. VII. Other Comments. cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council John Mathews and Kevin Odegard, Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. Steve Mahowald, Sheri Gingerich and Dana Rude, Metro Transit George Bentley, Consultant S.F. 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This (kind of study) has never been tried on this broad scale," he AMMfarnernijOAfW%yt®a4IAMMdty Inge randadsk1flumn me ialarmati0airintffldrdtederhated withmay- nfr (maiaadrurk Ilk totew ®Mails adiea�tnfimp®rtantm�iadtyi�aa O(npytiyhtsyydAMM 74S OaAmityAei'ae hart It. ANI,, N fj703la44 fdg7hene 25S4&V far 1&-7299 Email amm(?a+nmsgserd added. 'We will try to control the variables." Minneapolis and St. Paul are expected to participate and repre- sent the metro core in the study, according to Tischler. The other types of cities desired for the study include: ♦ Two fully developed cities. ♦ Two mostly developed cities with some land available for development. ♦ Two develop- ing suburbs. *The school districts desired for the study would be one which is growing and one that is at capacity, with no room for growth. Tischler said in-depth interviews with municipal staff would be his method for gathering data on costs, revenue sources and level of services provided. Fiscal impacts will then be used to show the importance of relevant city policies, to encourage realistic capital improvement programs and levels of service, monitor land use and development objectives, and discuss fiscal results in relation to other objectives. The survey would produce several outcomes for the study participants: ♦ Definition of scenarios. ♦ A document outlining the level of service and cost revenue factors. ♦ A fiscal impact report reflecting annual cumulative and average annual results with rationale. ♦ Implementation and strategy recommendation report. Rapp said the cost for a participat- ing community is about $50,000, but the Met Council will substantially subsidize the study and may not bill cities until next year. Several cities expressed some concerns at the meeting: 1) Can only eight cities accurately represent the diverse communities in the metro area? 2) What is the real fiscal impact on schools and counties? 3) How will the results of this study be aggregated to the regional level? 4) Who will have the authority to make generalizations about the results and how will the information be used, especially at the state legislature? 5) How can conclusions be made on variables which are so fluid? According to the Met Council, the results of the study will be used to assist local governments in analyz- ing impacts of local land use deci- sions, to seek appropriate legislative tools to encourage better planned, cost-effective development and to inform the Met Council as it works with local governments on develop- ment actions. If you are interested in participat- ing or have questions, contact Craig Rapp at 602-1615. From: AMM To: Dwight Johnson Date: 522/98 Time: 11:49:00 AM Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS 101AMA'n►rlrf wle�Iid arfaa% "Holy NalerRhAW/Almon Of InfmXw/r/makftiArfhe dAffiny en, mwdlal7/rtalllo ariffmttv dd# Aunt elinpntant pan rye dty ivaQ © 611#10t IN MM 74S himAlyArain ga rt k hof 11#ff q -2Q¢4 rdrybfflt27S4" fax ?&-7299 &Af ?6.9CO X74S fJ1 1'a M01 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities May 18-22,1998 (no. 2) Local governments need to shape issues and educate candidates If local governments don't work with candidates and shape the issues and public opinion during this year's election, next year's legislative session could result in a brouhaha between legislators and cities. This was Sen. John Hottinger's (D -Mankato) advice for local officials during his keynote address at the AMM Annual Meeting held May 21 at the Sheraton Midway. "You need to educate legislators so you can have an influence," Hottinger said. "If the legislature is misinformed, instead of a war on property taxes, there could be a skirmish with local governments." If local governments frame the candidate issues, legislators can make a commitment regarding the state and local relationship with good information, he added. Hottinger predicts that the key issues of the 1999 Session will be growth and land use planning, transportation, and the state and local tax structure. Sen. Hottinger stressed that local governments and legislators need to engage in a nonpartisan, improved public policy discussion regarding taxes and the delivery of services. "You need to loudly say that there's a cost for services," Hottinger said. 'The debate should be what services are you willing to pay for? "Until we focus the discussion on the connection between taxes and services, we're not going to make good decisions." The election of Board of Directors and officers was also conducted at the Annual Meeting. Susan Hoyt, Falcon Heights administrator, was elected President and John Weaver, Anoka councilmember, was elected vice president. Jim Prosser, Richfield manager, will continue serving on the Board as past president. Hoyt said the AMM will continue its problem solving approach to issues begun by Prosser and hopes to hold forums on urban issues, such as the airport expansion and transportation. She also plans to strengthen the AM M's relationship with the Met Council and will encourage the AMM policy committees to not only form policy statements, but draft legisla- tion where appropriate. The following officials were elected to the Board of Directors: ♦ Frank Boyles (Prior Lake manager) ♦ Natalie Haas Steffen (Ramsey councilmember) ♦ Sandra Krebsbach (Mendota Hts. councilmember) ♦ Jan LeSuer (Golden Valley councilmember) ♦ Lynn Moratzka (Hastings councilmember) ♦ Veid Muiznieks (St. Paul Park councilmember) ♦ Mark Sather (White Bear Lake manager) ♦ Terry Schneider (Minnetonka councilmember) Hennepin County May 1998 Dear Friend of the Plymouth Library, An Equal Opportunity Employer I am pleased to announce that the Plymouth Community Minnesota's favorite authors this summer. , Fb st two of Jon Hassler will read from his latest work and offer insights into his brilliant and charming fiction on Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. You're invited to visit Rookery State College and all the quirky characters from Rookery, Minnesota that made Hassler's last two novels, Rooke BILes and The Dean's List, such hits. Lorna Landvik, author of Pat;v_ Jane's Housp of Curl; reads from her latest work and offers insights into her quirky and passionate fiction on Tuesday, August 11, at 7 p.m. You're invited to take refuge at the White Falls, Minnesota nightclub called Your Oasis on Flame Lake and enjoy Landvik's humor and warmth. The authors' books will be available for purchase from Wayzata's Bookcase in the library lobby before the programs. You can have your book signed by the author following each program. Tickets for this program are free but limited. As a Friend of the Plymouth Library, you may reserve up to two free tickets for each Author! Author! program before the tickets are made available to the public. Tickets must be picked up at the Plymouth Community Library Reference Desk by June 5, 1998. We look forward to seeing you at these special summer programs. Sincerely, yy L�7 Cathy Fischer, Senior Librarian Plymouth Community Library Plvmoufh Comm coifs Tibrary 15700 36th Ave. N. Plymouth, MN 55446 S WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS .�, Independent School District 284 Wayzata, Minnesota 20 BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting — May 26, 1998 — 4:00 p.m. District Administration Building — Board Room 210 County Road 101 North, Plymouth AGENDA I. Call to Order and Roll Call 11. Bid Award — Tennis Courts at Wayzata High School III. Approve Holding Closed Meeting Regarding Negotiations Strategy IV. Adioum LMB/1 POSTED: 5/21/98 NOTE. This special meeting will be followed by the Board's work session and a closed meeting regarding negotiations. O DISTRICT 1281 ROD3iI04LE. area schools KEY POI S School Information Is Now On The Internet Robbinsdale-Area Schools is proud to introduce our newly designed web site. Through your computer, you can access our school calendar, lunch menus, important district news, and links to school and community education sites. Plus, our web site was designed as a two-way street; you can e-mail your thoughts to district staff with a simple touch of the mouse. Visit our web site today. www.rdale.kl2.mn.us 11100. Results of Legislative Session Signal Good News; Cuts Limited The education bill passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Carlson will provide additional funds to Robbinsdale Area Schools — enough new money to limit proposed budget reductions to less than $500,000. The district will receive about $2.2 million in new revenue for the 1998-99 fiscal year. This money is ear- marked by the Legislature for specific uses: graduation standards, technology and class -size reduction. While the funding from this session helps the 1998-99 budget, the district still faces a long-term problem. 00. FAIR School Gets Go Ahead; First Fine Arts Middle School in U.S. to be Built Here The 1998 Legislature allocated $14.5 million to build a fine arts magnet school in Crystal. The Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource (FAIR) School will be constructed on the site occupied by Fair School at 39th and Adair. FAIR School is one of the first voluntary desegregation efforts in the nation, and it's the first arts middle school in the nation. Robbinsdale Area Schools together with Minneapolis Schools and seven other suburban districts are sponsoring the school as members of the West Metro Education Program. Funding will be provided by the state; no district dollars will be used to construct or operate the school. FAIR is expected to enroll 560 students in grades 4 through 8, including about 80 to 90 students from Robbinsdale Area Schools. The opening date is targeted for fall 2000. 111110. Slupske Appointed to School Board At its March 2 meeting, the school board appointed Tom Slupske as its newest director. He will serve until December 1999 as a replacement for Tom O'Connell, who resigned in January. Slupske is a parent, Brooklyn Center resident and real estate branch manager. His two children attend district schools, and he is a member of the TLC site council. Upcoming school board meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 18, June 1 and 15 at the Education Service Center in New Hope. 111110. New Principal Hired for Robbinsdale Armstrong High School William A. Scheffler has been hired as the new principal of Robbinsdale Armstrong High School. He will begin in August. Scheffler comes from Illinois, where he has been the principal of Springfield High School since 1993. He began his career in education as a math teacher in 1970 and has held secondary school administrative positions since 1975. 111110. TLC Announces New Name and Theme The district's Technology Learning Campus (TLC) expanded its theme to include language, and will be officially known as Technology and Language Campus. Beginning next fall, all students will study Spanish. ,New Principal Hired for Plymouth Middle School Superintendent Thomas Bollin announced in early May that the principal selection committee at Plymouth Middle School selected Ron Johnson to be their school's new principal. Johnson will replace Vern Ahmdt, who is retiring at the end of the school year. He comes from Northfield, where he is middle school principal. He received his post -secondary education in social studies, coaching and secondary administration from Augsburg College, the University of St. Thomas and Mankato State University. He is currently involved with Bush Leadership Training at the U of M's Carlson School of Management, and has significant professional experience in school technology and the state's new graduation standards. 111111. International Baccalaureate Update Representatives from the International Baccalaureate (IB) headquarters in New York visited Robbinsdale Cooper High School in March. This was the final step for gaining IB approval. Once approval is achieved, Cooper will open its IB program next fall for students in grades 9 and 10. IB is a rigorous academic program that follows worldwide standards and offers a world-class education to highly motivated high school students. pop- Shared Decision Making Invites Your Ideas and Input At its meeting on February 2, the school board approved a policy for shared decision making, which states that "Robbinsdale Area Schools is committed to the process of decision making that places greater authority for student achievement at the schools." To practice shared decision making, schools must establish a school council. 101. Adult Internships Build Successful Work Skills The Adult Academic Program at Robbinsdale Area Schools has implemented an internship program to benefit adult students and local employers. Hands-on work experience is provided in a variety of settings, including clerical, manufacturing and health care. Experience is also gained during the interview process, mid -evaluation and final assessment. Adult internships are unpaid and usually last six to eight weeks. For information, call 533-5148. 111110. Adult Academic Program Receives Technology Grant The Adult Academic Program of Robbinsdale Area Schools received a $45,300 grant from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning to integrate technology into the classroom. Group instruction will now be possible, as well as the ability for individuals to work on career -related learning projects. The Adult Academic Program is part of the district's community education team and provides basic education to more than 1,200 adult students each year. 00. School's Out for Summer The last day of school for Robbinsdale Area Schools' students is Wednesday, June 3. Graduation ceremonies at both Robbinsdale Armstrong and Robbinsdale Cooper high schools will be held on Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m. School resumes next fall on September 8. 00. We Want to Hear from You Your input is important for the success of our students and schools. If you have questions or concerns about Robbinsdale Area Schools, please contact Bob Noyed, senior associate for community relations, at bnoyed@eta.k 12.mn.us or 612-504-8029. Published by Robbinsdale Area Schools - Community Relations - 4148 Winnetka Avenue North - New Hope, Minnesota - 55427 w%%,w.rdale.k 12.mn.us - bnoyed@eta.k 12.mn.us - 504-8008 - Cable Channel 39 i a D .„n s 1. wE ARE WORDING TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION IN YOUR MUNICIPALITY Northwest Hennepin Human Service Council's Consolidation of Transportation planning efforts are underway. The Consultants have developed a preliminary Final Report. They want to present this Final Report for your input and approval. Please attend the meeting and collectively plan how to best serve the Northwest Hennepin Community. Breakfast Meeting Monday, June 8, 1998 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Crystal City Hall Community Room Please RSVP to Laura Schauben by June 4 at 493-2802. I Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility ananagement and staff invite you to attend our do"4 "I E 1N,**\ I I IN\ G kUrR NID Olr["fl' The celebration starts at Noon on Friday, June 12, 1998 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, food, ball®ons, contests and prizes. Bring your golf, clubs and enjoy our driving range located at: 1050 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth, MN 612-475-4668 The golf range is located on ACF property. Parking is available adjacent to the clubhouse when you enter on Vicksburg Lane (next stop ' light west of Shenandoah Lane). If the lot is full, park at the Men's Section and transportation will be provided. (See map on reverse side) 0 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency May 20, 1998 The Honorable Joy Tierney ,Mayor, City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Tierney: Enclosed is Permit Number 21823 for the construction and operation of a sanitary sewer extension system to be located in Plymouth, Minnesota. Please carefully review the permit, including any Special Conditions, General Conditions (No. 1-20) and information relative to plans and the permit application. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding these documents. If you do have questions, you may contact me at the address listed below or call me at (612) 296-7762. If you like, you may also use our toll free number, which is 1-800-657-3864. Sincerely, Donald K. Perwien, P.E., Staff Engineer Compliance Unit 1 Point Source Compliance Section Water Quality Division DKP jad Enclosures: Sewer Extension Permit General Conditions cc: City Council c/o Dwight Johnson, City Manager Brian J. Johnson, McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. Metropolitan Council - Environmental Services c/o Don Bluhm SSE.doc 9/96520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY) Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers. -r— 106 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A DISPOSAL SYSTEM CITY OF PLYMOUTH Hennepin County Pursuant to authorization by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and in accordance with the provisions of Minn. Stat. chs. 115 and 116, plans are approved and a permit is hereby granted to the above -referenced Permittee for the construction and - operation of a sanitary sewer extension in Plymouth, Minnesota. The facilities will consist of 2,330 linear feet of 8 -inch sanitary sewer pipe. The facilities are further described in MPCA approved standard specifications and plans designated as: "Holly Creek Village" received April 23, 1998, prepared by McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc. for the city of Plymouth. It is the Permittee's responsibility to assure compliance with any special conditions and the general conditions that are required by this permit. This includes taking all necessary measures needed to comply, including, but not limited to, the notification of contractors or others who may be carrying out this work. PERMIT NUMBER: 21823 DATED: May 20, 1998 — iQ& t. &// Douglas A. Hall, Supervisor Permits/Technical Review Unit Point Source Compliance Section Water Quality Division SSE.doc 9/96520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612) 282-5332 (TTY) Regional Offices: Duluth - Brainerd - Detroit Lakes - Marshall - Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer - Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers. 05/22/98 12:47 To:Mr. Dwight Johnson From:Renae Krieg Page 1/1 �I T W 1 IV ,W iF—= —y— CHAMBER CHAMBER O F COMMERCE Extended Stay America Cordially invites you to their Open House Date: Thursday, June 4th, 1998 Time: 11: a.m. until 7: 00 p. m. Place: Extended Stay America Door Prizes & Hors d'oeuvres Ribbon Cutting Maple Grove: 2: 00 p. M. 1297063rd Avenue North Phone: 612-694-9747 * Fax: 612-694-9746 Please RSVP by June 2nd 1998 1 MINUTES PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 22, 1998 PRESENT Mike Cagley and Joe Edwards Representing Metro Transit - Sheri Gingerich and Dana Rude Representing Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. - Kevin Odegard and Jim Baldwin Representing the City of Plymouth - John Sweeney Consultant for Plymouth Metrolink - George Bentley Committee Secretary - Patty Hillstrom I. MEETING MINUTES The minutes for the March 25, 1998 meeting were approved as written. II. RIDERSHIP INFORMATION 1993 - 1997 AND, REVIEW OF RIDERSHIP STATISTICS FOR MARCH, 1998 George Bentley's Comments Bentley distributed ridership graphs to all in attendance. Ridership Graphs - Ridership continues to be very strong. Systems ridership continues to stay well ahead of last year's totals with an average per month of 2,700 more passengers than last year. The March numbers for Dial -A Ride are not as high as in 1995, but for all of 1998 they are higher than previous years. Metrolink was up strongly. Passengers Per Dgy Graphs - Ridership for the system is running about 140 passengers per day ahead of last year. Dial -A -Ride was about 20 passengers per day ahead. Overall, Metrolink is running about 100 passengers per day ahead. Route 91 is showing an increase in ridership rather than the usual drop-off after January. Route 92 and 93 are very strong. Monthly Cost Summaries - The subsidy numbers were impacted this month by the payment of rent on the Four Seasons Park and Ride. Dial -A -Ride subsidy costs are down to $7 compared to $9-10 last year. Route 91, 92 and 93 are all meeting the subsidy requirements. MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 22, 1998 -� Page 3" Metropolitan Council; regarding bus shoulder lanes along Highway 169; two grants for park and ride sites; and one grant for several neighborhood bus stops. With the signing of the bill, the funding will be available ($432,800) for these projects. The grants will come from regional bond funds rather than transit tax dollars. The Highway 169 project will be let this week and an agreement has been signed with MnDOT. Now that funds are available, we will start moving forward with the two new park and ride sites (Messiah Methodist Church at Highway 101 and Highway 6 and Plymouth Covenant Church on Vicksburg). B. Truth -in -Taxation Notice Annually, the City must determine whether or not it is going to levy its own taxes for transit and has to make this decision by June 30, 1998. In the past, Plymouth has chosen not to levy its own transit taxes. VII. LONGER HOURS FOR REVERSE COMMUTE ROUTES George Bentley's Comments Bentley has been discussing longer hours for reverse commute routes (Route 92A, 92C and 92D) with Metro Transit and Laidlaw. There have been a number of requests for later service hours from passengers, particularly those who work at Prudential's two facilities in Plymouth. Metro Transit has indicated that Route 92D could provide new later runs beginning at 5:10 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 6:40 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. These later 92D runs also provide an opportunity to extend the hours of the 93A, since the 93A bus becomes the 92D bus at the end of its route. Later 93A service from downtown has also been requested. Laidlaw is also reviewing possible later service hours for the 92A and 92C routes. Bentley stated that it is possible to start later reverse commute service hours later this year. VIII. OTHER COMMENTS • Odegard stated that there will be a meeting regarding the Plymouth Flyer on April 30, 1998 at 11:30 a.m. for the riders of the service. Groups who use the Plymouth Flyer will be coming to discuss the first month of service, critique changes that need to be made, marketing, parameters of the service and discussions on how the Flyer can best meet demands in the future. \\Ply_nt\ntdisk 1\pw\Engineering\TRANSIT\PAMMINUTES\98\4-22-98.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 22, 1998 Page 4 Baldwin reported that the reservation system is working well. There have been no complaints except for an elderly woman who had trouble maneuvering her walker around the wheelchair securement area. • Odegard addressed the problem of an odor with the driver of the Route 91D. The driver prefers natural foods and garlic and has agreed to modify his intake. The next PACT meeting will be held on May 27, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room (Hadley Lake Room) on the lower level of the Plymouth City Hall. Respectfully, Patty Hillstrom Committee Secretary \\Ply_m\ntdisk I\pw\Engimering\TRANSMPAC nMINUTES\98\4-22-9g.doc MINUTES - PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT April 22, 1998 7? Page 2 a :... III. IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS Joe Edwards' Comments • Edwards' offered thanks to whoever took care of the Route 93C problem. There is now consistency in the route running times. John Sweeney's Comments • Sweeney reported positive comments from someone who has had complaints about Dial -A -Ride in the past. IV. DISCONTINUATION OF THE PLYMOUTH RIDER CIRCULATOR SERVICE John Sweeney's Comments The official date for discontinuing the Plymouth Rider will be April 30, 1998. This will be the last day of service. A rider alert has been distributed regarding the discontinued service and newspaper ads are being published. V. 1998 RIDER SURVEY RESULTS George Bentley's Comments Bentley distributed data collected from the survey. He reported that the survey results are not completed yet but he will have the report ready by the next meeting. VI. 1998 LEGISLATIVE ACTION John Sweeney's Comments A. Transit Capital Funding Governor Carlson signed a tax bill which will impact our transit system. Four different regional capital grants were applied for by Plymouth Metrolink to the \\Ply_nclntdisk 1\Pw\Engineering\TRANS[nPAMMINUTES\98\422-98.doc DRAFT CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 5,1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, John Stoebner, Jeff Thompson and Bob Stein MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Roger Berkowitz and Kim Koehnen STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barb Senness, Planners John Rask and Shawn Drill, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PUBLIC FORUM: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Stulberg requested two changes to Page #75 of the April 14, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes. Paragraph 5 should read "Commissioner Stein stated he would abstain, as his sister lives in the neighborhood." A sentence should be added to Paragraph 7 stating "Chairman Stulberg stated that he made the motion, as he didn't want a negative motion on the table to discuss the issue." MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve the April 14, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes as amended. Vote. 4 Ayes. (Commissioner Stoebner abstained.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A. JEROME FRANZEN (98045) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Jerome Franzen for a Variance to allow construction of a four season porch at 240 Inland Lane. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a Variance request for property located at 240 Inland Lane North. Vote. 4 Ayes. (Commissioner Thompson abstained.) DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #78 B. GEORGE AND GLORIA WALLACE (98049) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by George and Gloria Wallace for Variances to allow construction of an addition onto the existing home at 155 Inland Lane. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a Variance request for George and Gloria Wallace for property located at 155 Inland Lane North. Vote. 4 Ayes. (Commissioner Thompson abstained.) C. DAN & ANNIE ARNOLD (98056) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Dan and Annie Arnold for a Variance from the required shoreland setback for a septic system for property located at 1755 Troy Lane North. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a Variance for Daniel and Ann Marie Arnold for a septic system 50 feet from Mooney Lake on property located at 1755 Troy Lane North. Vote. 4 Ayes. (Commissioner Thompson abstained.) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. ASSOCIATION FREE LUTHERAN BIBLE SCHOOL (98042) Chairman Stulberg introduced a request for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reguide land from LA -1 (Living Area 1) to P -I (Public/Semi-Public/Institutional), and to Rezone land from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to P -I (Public/Institutional), for property located at 3110 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Planner Drill gave an overview of the April 30, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Thompson asked when the site was guided P -I. Planner Drill stated he was not sure. Director Hurlburt stated that it may have been in 1989. She stated that previously the City did not have a zoning district for this type of use. The City created a separate district for post secondary schools, the Adult Correctional Facility, and the like. She said that the City did not change the zoning for any existing uses. Commissioner Thompson asked where the land is that was donated to the City. Planner Drill replied the bible school dedicated right-of-way for East Medicine Lake Boulevard. There is also a trail easement along the eastern side of the property. Commissioner Thompson asked that if the land along the lake wasn't dedicated, would the applicant DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #79 have trouble with impervious surface. Planner Drill replied that that hasn't been reviewed at this time. Commissioner Stein asked if the administration building was on the original Site Plan when they first built in 1967. Planner Drill stated that the existing administration building constructed in 1991 was on the school's master development plan in the late 1960s, but their master plan has no bearing on this application. Any site plans that were previously approved would have expired a long time ago. Commissioner Thompson asked if the request is denied and the bible college sells the property, what type of residential shelter could be approved on the site. Planner Drill replied that a non-profit or church -type housing facility could be allowable. Director Hurlburt stated that it would be "residential" shelters as defined by the State. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that half -way houses are included in the definition as an allowable use. Commissioner Thompson asked how this proposal differs from items 5A and 5B that were approved on the consent agenda, with respect to impervious surface coverage. Planner Drill stated that both of those properties were part of a small -lot residential PUD (Planned Unit Development) when they were developed. The PUD included a large outlot next to Gleason Lake that is owned and maintained by the homeowners association. This open -space outlot protects the lake. When the PUD was rescinded, however, the lots in this development were no longer given credit for the area of the outlot, because the ordinance specifies lot coverage on an individual lot basis. Director Hurlburt also noted that the scale of this proposal is much different than the items that were on the consent agenda. Chairman Stulberg introduced Tonnes Pollestad, the petitioner. Mr. Pollestad gave a brief history of the facility, stating they have been at the current location for 30 years. At that time, there was only the chapel and the house. A master plan was developed in 1967, and they have progressed somewhat similar to that plan. Mr. Pollestad stated that they want to continue with the development as their church body is growing. They have a two-year school based on the study of the word of God. They have morning classes only. The students are typically from rural America and there are some international students. He said that the students have to follow a Code of Conduct, and they have to abide by a curfew. They don't have enough room for the students planning to attend, but are unsure if they will ever reach 450 students. Mr. Pollestad said that they hired Welsh Companies to develop the expansion proposal. They contacted the City early on regarding the development of their proposal. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #80 P Mr. Pollestad presented graphics of the three plan versions that were reviewed at the neighborhood meetings. He said that the first version was much larger to handle 550 students. They have held six neighborhood meetings so far to keep the residents informed. He stated that the school was in existence before the vast majority of the neighbors moved in. Mr. Pollestad stated that they revised their plans after issues were raised by the neighbors pertaining to parking too close to property lines, berming and screening. The latest version of the plan consists of more berming along the south and north to make it look more natural, the student capacity was reduced to 450, parking spaces were reduced, and they agreed to build in stages. Mr. Pollestad presented a cross section view of the property with the berming. He presented pictures of the current site and had an artist rendering done of the proposed changes. He stated that they have spent six months and $80,000 working on the project, and have held six neighborhood meetings. He said that they paid $3,000 for a traffic study that was done by the City's consultant, SRF Consulting, Inc., which noted that the project would not increase the traffic significantly. Mr. Pollestad said that they were told by staff at their last meeting that they would be recommending approval, and then they received a phone call that they wouldn't be recommending approval. There was a subsequent meeting held with staff and what it boiled down to was traffic and a policy issue with the City. Mr. Pollestad said that if it was a policy issue, he doesn't understand why it wasn't told to them six months ago when they first started the process. Mr. Pollestad stated that policies are meant to be changed, and if they are never changed, then they would be laws. He said that up until December of 1996, they were allowed to expand with conditional use permits. Mr. Pollestad stated that they have letters in support of the project. He said that in regards to the shoreland variance, they would like some direction from the Commission if it would be favorable with a 30.2 percent impervious surface, which it is currently. Chairman Stulberg commented that many times no matter what the staff recommends, the Commission doesn't always agree. The Commission has to look at the application from a policy standpoint. Chairman Stulberg asked how the application meets the locational criteria for the P -I District. David Stokes, representing the Welsh Companies stated that you have to look at the history of the site. Every expansion to date referred to the 1967 master plan. They have gone above and beyond what is required pertaining to setbacks, berming, buffering, and roads. The collector streets are sufficient, as indicated in the traffic study. Commissioner Ribbe asked what the hours are for curfew. Rev. James Johnson, representing the petitioner answered that they are Monday through Thursday -10:00 p.m., Friday -1:00 a.m., Saturday -12:00 a.m., and Sunday -11:00 p.m. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #81 Commissioner Ribbe asked if the two year program will change if the expansion is approved. Mr. Pollestad replied that they may add a third year program for the mission field or youth work experience. Commissioner Ribbe asked if it is reasonable to say that the students attend school and work part time. Mr. Pollestad replied affirmatively. He added that their tuition is $4,200, which allows students to work part time to pay for their tuition without incurring loans. Commissioner Ribbe asked if the students are dependent on public transportation. Mr. Pollestad replied that some students carpool and that some employers transport students by bus or van. Commissioner Stein asked if they have expanded beyond what was shown on the original master plan. Mr. Pollestad replied negatively. Commissioner Stein asked if they were given notice of the proposed Zoning Ordinance change. Mr. Pollestad replied that they only notice they were aware of was the legal notice that was published in the paper. Director Hurlburt stated that notices appeared in the paper and in the Plymouth News which is sent to every address in the City. Commissioner Stein stated that he attended one of the neighborhood meetings and that one of the concerns of the surrounding residents was the proposed size of the student population. He stated that the neighbors expressed a willingness to compromise to allow some expansion. Commission Stein asked the petitioner what his response was to that compromise. The petitioner responded that the neighbors compromise would only allow the school to grow to 250 students. He also stated they would probably have 250 students in two years, therefore, the bible school felt it was not a viable compromise. He added that the neighbors would not consider more than 250 students, therefore, the bible school decided to remain at 450 students. Responding to a follow-up question from Commissioner Stein asking why they did not consider limiting the student capacity to 250 for the time being and request a further expansion in two years, the applicant stated that they could renovate the existing dormitories to accommodate 200 students at this time. In order to build the classrooms, library, cafeteria, etc., they would have to spend four to five million dollars. He stated it would not be worth the investment for an additional 50 students. He added that since construction costs rise every year, it makes more sense to complete the construction all at one time. Commissioner Stein asked what has changed since November of 1973 when the stated purpose of the rezoning was to protect the surrounding neighborhood, which was developed with single family homes. Mr. Pollestad stated that allowing them to expand is not harmful to the neighborhood, especially with the proposed berms and landscaping. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #82 --' 7 h i� s Commissioner Stein asked if the applicant has any alternative plans if this proposal is not approved. Mr. Pollestad said they would seek approval from the City Council next, but that they haven't talked about any other alternatives yet. Director Hurlburt stated that all recommendations go to the City Council to be acted on, unless an application is withdrawn. Commissioner Ribbe asked if they have any other potential location alternatives for this plan. Mr. Pollestad replied negatively. Director Hurlburt commented that if staff said it would be recommending approval, they shouldn't have. She said it is not the staff's role to determine upon an applicant walking in the door that a proposal would be approved or denied. Staff waits until all information is in. The City employs staff to make their best recommendation. Director Hurlburt stated that they did meet with the applicant regarding staff's recommendation. She said the recommendation was based on the policy issue, and not traffic. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced a letter dated April 17, 1998, from Dave and Carolyn Struck of 10330 32°d Avenue North opposing the rezoning request. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jerry Coffel of 10225 31' Avenue North. Mr. Coffel stated that the bible college has been a good neighbor. Mr. Coffel stated that he objects, however, to the expansion proposal because it is inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood, and he is concerned that the water runoff will reduce the quality of the wetland. Chairman Stulberg introduced Terrie Christian of 9910 South Shore Drive. Ms. Christian stated that she represents AMLAC (Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens). She stated her opposition to the proposal is due to the impervious surface damaging the water quality of Medicine Lake, and she is not in favor of the expansion. Chairman Stulberg introduced Steve Comils of 10420 31' Avenue North. Mr. Cornils stated that the site is not adequate for what the applicant wants to accomplish with their mission for the long term. Chairman Stulberg introduced Warren L. Frank of 10523 22°d Avenue. Mr. Frank stated that the bible college has been a good neighbor, and he has found their proposal favorable. He encouraged the applicant and the neighbors to continue to talk to see if a compromise could be reached. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #83 i Chairman Stulberg introduced Michael Goldman of 10325 32"d Avenue North. Mr. Goldman stated that he is concerned with the location of the parking area and the proposed utility building, noise pollution and water runoff. He said that the six-foot berm would not properly screen the proposed three-story building. Mr. Goldman stated that the proposal would affect their quality of life. Mr. Goldman said that the bible school is a good neighbor, but the area was zoned primarily as a residential area. He said that the expansion will hinder continued growth of private tax paying properties. Mr. Goldman stated that the area has a good balance of churches, schools, businesses, and residential homes, and the site is not appropriate for a junior -college type school. He asked what policy staff is referring to. Mr. Goldman asked if the traffic study was done by the bible college. Chairman Stulberg said that the traffic study was paid for by the applicant, but was performed by the City's consultant. Chairman Stulberg introduced Steve Kleineman of 3010 Trenton Lane. Mr. Kleinman stated that his general concern is the visual impact of the site, as it isn't possible to screen out a three story building. The trees that are shown on the artist's rendering would replace existing trees and would take a great deal of time to mature. Mr. Kleineman said that he is also concerned with the increased noise that would be caused by the expanded use. He stated that he fears the effect the proposal would have on the property values in the neighborhood. Mr. Kleinman stated he is not opposed to limited expansion. Chairman Stulberg introduced Candy Kremin of 2055 Rice Street, Roseville. Ms. Kremin stated that she represents ACR Homes. She stated that ACR Homes employs many of the students from the bible school. She stated that it would benefit ACR Homes if the expansion was approved. She said that the bible school students make the most reliable, conscientious and dependable employees. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jim Martin of 10603 32°d Avenue. Mr. Martin stated that he has been a resident of the neighborhood for 39 years. The school has been a wonderful neighbor, and he hoped that there could be some way to maintain the school in the neighborhood. Chairman Stulberg introduced W. Clyde Morrison of 10025 32°d Avenue North. Mr. Morrison stated that traffic at his previous residence affected his property value by 10 to 20 percent. He also stated that he is concerned with the increased level of noise and traffic the proposal would generate, due to his wife's health problems. He said that the construction on East Medicine Lake Boulevard has caused a tremendous amount of traffic by his house. Mr. Morrison said that the neighborhood needs to remain a quiet, residential area. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #84 Chairman Stulberg introduced Mike Oman of 10400 31" Avenue North. Mr. Oman stated he was concerned with drainage, impervious surface and security lighting. Mr. Oman said he was opposed to the expansion. Chairman Stulberg introduced Paul Oppegard of 10724 32nd Avenue North. Mr. Oppegard spoke in support of the expansion. He said that the bible school has been a good neighbor, and they are a fine school. Chairman Stulberg introduced Nancy Perlman of 10395 315` Avenue North. Ms. Perlman stated that this has been difficult for everyone since the school has been a good neighbor, but the change is for a full range institution. She said that the proposal would increase levels of activity, and she is concerned with the visual impact. She stated that the school has been reluctant to enforce car policies to control the amount of traffic generated by the school. Ms. Perlman said she is open minded to some growth, but not anything close to 450 students. Chairman Stulberg introduced Victor Sandler of 3010 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Mr. Sandler stated he was concerned with traffic safety. The proposal would be adding 200-250 teenage drivers to a stretch of roadway where there is no room for error. Chairman Stulberg introduced Cindy Schlenk of 6940 Brunswick North, Brooklyn Park. Ms. Schlenk stated that she is an alumni from the bible school. She said that she finds it hard to believe that.a policy could change and the school is still there. She said that the school is not changing their policy. She said that the school wouldn't expand any further than what they are now proposing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ralph Shapiro of 10520 315` Avenue North. Mr. Shapiro stated that he was speaking on behalf of the majority of the neighbors. He stated that the residents oppose the expansion. Mr. Shaprio said that they are not against the current operation of the facility, but rather they are concerned with how the proposal would impact their day-to-day living. Mr. Shapiro said the residents are concerned with the increase in noise levels, traffic, lights, and the impact on their quality of life. Mr. Shapiro referenced a letter from the City Attorney in 1973 stating the zoning should be R-1 (Low Density Single Family Residence) to protect the village from any potential changes in the future. Chairman Stulberg introduced Virgil Showalter of 10425 32nd Avenue North. Mr. Showalter stated that he is in favor of the expansion. He said that when the school closes down for the summer, the residents are allowed to use the school's outdoor facilities, such as the tennis courts. Mr. Showalter stated that the applicant has certainly tried to keep the neighbor's concerns in mind. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #85 Chairman Stulberg introduced Wallace Charles of 3150 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Mr. Charles stated he is in favor of the expansion. He said that with society's problems today, it is important to have a place that develops character, and the City should encourage this. He said that based on 40 years of living next to the school, they produce tremendous role models. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jeremy Berg of 3120 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Mr. Berg said that he is a second year student at the bible school. He said that the current building is already three stories high, so the new buildings should not be that different. Mr. Berg commented that if the school were to move, other residential homes could be as high and they would be only 10 feet away from the property lines. Mr. Berg said that all the neighborhood kids come to the facility to play outdoors. He said that denying the request would have a negative impact on employment, especially for ACR Homes and Home Depot where many of the students work. Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. City Engineer Faulkner stated that they have not had detailed plans to look over yet, but the applicant would be required to collect all hard water surface runoff and would be required to construct treatment ponds. He said that any additional impervious surface would have to be collected, and could not be at a higher rate of runoff than it is currently. Planner Drill stated that under the plan, the impervious surface would remain the same as it is now. The intent would be to maintain the status quo of roughly 31 percent. Chairman Stulberg stated the Commission is not really looking at the Variance now, but the ordinance says 25 percent maximum impervious surface coverage. Responding to Mr. Goldman's question, Planner Drill- explained that the site raises a basic policy question: does the City want to encourage the growth of a institutional use in the center of a single family area? Director Hurlburt stated that locational criteria is based upon the Comprehensive Plan. Planner Drill stated that the plan also requires a sufficient buffer to screen conflicting uses. Planner Drill stated if the application was approved and they went forward with a Preliminary Plat, the applicant would be subject to the tree preservation policy. He said that they are able to remove up to 75 percent of the significant trees without any penalty. Planner Drill commented that the City has an ordinance pertaining to lighting. If the application were to move forward, the lighting would be reviewed at the Site Plan stage. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #86 Mr. Pollestad said that he has no idea of what the utility building will look like at this time. It would be used for storage of snow plows and maintenance equipment for the lawns. City Engineer Faulkner commented that the traffic study was a required study paid for by the applicant, but they used the City's consultant. The findings of the study show that East Medicine Lake Boulevard would be able to accommodate the traffic. He stated that the consultant cannot analyze the accident potential. He said that there is no doubt that there would be a safety issue, but it is not up to the applicant to address, but rather the City. Commissioner Stoebner asked how many students could be accommodated under the Conditional Use Permit. Director Hurlburt replied that there is no limit on the number of students, but rather the use is limited to the construction needed to accommodate the additional students. She said that under reguiding and rezoning, you can't put a limit on the number of students. MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to deny the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment and Rezoning for the Association Free Lutheran Bible School for property located at 3110 East Medicine Lake Boulevard based on the findings listed in the resolution. Commissioner Stein stated that while he doesn't disagree that the school has a positive impact on the community, the reguiding and rezoning doesn't allow enough control by the City. They could go well beyond the 450 students and outgrow what they are proposing now. He stated that 1973 action to rezone the site to residential was to control the growth and protect the neighborhood, and he hasn't heard anything to change that previous action. Commissioner Stein said that the neighbors are willing to discuss expansion and compromise. Commissioner Thompson said he was very troubled by the history of the site. He said what is not before the Commission is a formal site plan application. The rezoning and reguiding is to move it back to what it was before. There are land use controls after it is reguided, such as conditional use permits. By making a change in 1996, it was to evade the land use laws and prohibit them from developing their land. He said that what is before the Commission is whether the site should be reguided and rezoned. He said that he looks at the change in 1996 as a way for the City to control growth of school and private institutions and thinks it is discriminatory. Commissioner Thompson stated that they purchased this property with the intent of expanding. The City changed the guiding to make it a non -conforming use. He said that the Commission has to look at what is the proper guiding for the site. He said that you have to wait to see how it will be developed to address the traffic issues. Commissioner Thompson said that Conditional Use Permits DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #87 can be denied. Commissioner Thompson said they can't build unless they are in a P -I District, but the City won't allow them to expand or change. The Commission has to look at what is currently there and the site should'be guided as such. Commissioner Thompson said he didn't know if the variance for impervious surface coverage would be approved, but the donation of the lakeshore property should be considered at that time. Commissioner Ribbe stated that it would be misleading to think of only the reguiding and rezoning issue. If the Commission were to recommend approval of the reguiding and rezoning now and then put limitations on their usage at a later time that they can't live with, we haven't really accomplished anything. Commissioner Ribbe said that this is the wrong place for this size of expansion and activity. Commissioner Thompson stated that the petitioner can come forward with a sketch plan for our input if this reguiding is approved. Commissioner Stoebner stated he opposes the motion as per Commissioner Thompson's comments. He stated that he doesn't oppose the reguiding, but that doesn't mean he is in favor of the overall plan. He said that the plan sounds like it may be too ambitious. He commented that the neighbors would like to compromise and thinks that is maybe the solution. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 3-2 Vote. (Commissioner Thompson and Stoebner voted Nay.) Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 9:27 p.m. and reconvened the meeting 9:44 p.m. B. 55 NORTHWEST BOULEVARD LLC (98057) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by 55 Northwest Boulevard LLC for a Preliminary Plat to create individual lots for each of the four buildings within the commercial development located on the northeast quadrant of Northwest Boulevard and Highway 55. Planner Rask gave an overview of the April 27, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Stein asked if this proposal would change the signs on the PUD. Planner Rask answered that the sign criteria would not change. Chairman Stulberg introduced Miles Lindberg, the petitioner. Mr. Lindberg stated that he concurs with the staff report. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes 7 , May 5, 1998 Page #88 ✓ MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Thompson recommending approval of a Preliminary Plat for 55 Northwest Boulevard LLC for Northwest Business Campus 14th Addition for property located northeast of the intersection of Highway 55 and Northwest Boulevard. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. C. HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC. (98065) Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Planned Unit Development General Plan Amendment to revise the roof design standard for Plymouth Station located at the southeast corner of Highway 55 and County Road 24. (98065) Planner Rask gave an overview of the April 29, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Stein asked if the roof line of Hollywood Video matches the Rainbow Food store. Planner Rask replied affirmatively. Chairman Stulberg introduced Hans Hagen, the petitioner. Mr. Hagen stated that all materials for the video store are the same as the Rainbow Food Store. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stein recommending approval of a PUD General Plan Amendment, for Hans Hagen Homes to delete the requirement for a sloped roof element on the Hollywood Video, restaurant/retail, and fast food buildings; an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to amend Section 21655.16; and, Findings of Fact for amending the Zoning Ordinance text for Plymouth Station for property located at the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and County Road 24. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. HOMESTEAD VILLAGE, INC. (98059) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Homestead Village, Inc. for a Sketch Plan for a 119 -unit extended stay hotel located east of Nathan Lane North, south of State Highway 55, and west of Highway 169. Planner Rask gave an overview of the April 29, 1998 staff report. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #89 Chairman Stulberg introduced Paul Crabtree, the petitioner. Mr. Crabtree stated he would be available for any questions. Commissioner Ribbe asked if Brown's Market intends to stay in business. Mr. Crabtree replied affirmatively. He stated that that Homestead Village would have a ground lease until the market decides to cease operation, at which time Homestead Village would own the property. Commissioner Stein asked if the proposed revisions answer the City Council's concerns. Planner Rask replied that the Council was primarily concerned with the wetland impacts and the lack of wetland buffers and setbacks. The revised plan increases the amount of wetland buffers and setbacks. Chairman Stulberg introduced John Felcyn of 1304 West Medicine Lake Drive #322. Mr. Felcyn was not present to speak. Chairman Stulberg introduced Bruce Larson of 263 '/z Peninsual Road. Mr. Larson stated that Mr. Felcyn was representing Sunrise Bay Apartments and they are in favor of the proposal. Mr. Larson stated that he represents AMLAC, which is in favor of the proposal. Chairman Stulberg introduced Terrie Christian of 9910 South Shore Drive. Ms. Christian stated that she represents AMLAC and recommended that the Planning Commission approve the request. She said that the City needs to look at the Homestead Village proposal separately from the "Little Peninsula", but AMLAC does support the mitigation. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jenna Thuening of 235 Quaker Lane North. Ms. Thuening stated that her concern is the traffic problem with the south frontage road along Highway 55. Ms. Thuening asked what can be done to deal with the traffic problem. She stated that she was afraid that the proposal would contribute to an already bad situation. City Engineer Faulkner stated that the road is classified as a major collector and can carry a fair amount of traffic. He stated that the problem is really a separate issue from this application. Director Hurlburt noted that the last time the Commission commented on the Sketch Plan, they asked that a traffic plan be brought forward at the time that a formal development application is submitted. Commissioner Thompson stated that the proposal is a great project. Chairman Stulberg stated that the project is good, but the traffic concerns will need to be addressed. Commissioner Ribbe stated that the proposal is worthwhile. Commissioner Ribbe agreed DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #90 that there is certainly a problem with the traffic on the south frontage road along Highway 55. He stated that vehicles do run the stop sign at that location. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to move the resolution providing informal comments on the proposed Sketch Plan for an extended stay hotel and approving the use of alternative wetland buffers for Homestead Village for property located south of Highway 55, west of Highway 169, and east of Nathan Lane. Commissioner Thompson stated he doesn't understand why there is a resolution for the Sketch Plan. Director Hurlburt commented that the resolution includes the approval for the use of alternative buffers that would automatically take it to the next stage. The ordinance requires the Council to approve the use of alternative buffers. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (98061) Planning Supervisor Senness suggested the item be moved to the May12, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting. The Planning Commission concurred. C. CONSIDER INITIATION OF REQUIDING AND REZONING OF 4.14 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VICKSBURG LANE AND HIGHWAY 55. Director Hurlburt suggested that the proposed item be moved to the May 12, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting, as it also is somewhat related to item 8B. The Planning Commission concurred. 8. OTHER BUSINESS: Director Hurlburt suggested that the Commissioners bring their calendars to the May 12`h meeting to schedule dates in June. Commissioner Ribbe stated he would not be able to attend the May 26, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Thompson stated he may miss the May 12" and the May 260' meetings. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 5, 1998 Page #91 MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to adjourn. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. CONECT Collaborative Advisory Board Meeting May 6, 1998 Members present: Susan Fetterer, Kris Korsmo, Sue Fuller, Cathy Fischer, Mary , 2 Bisek, Joyce Heyer, Bev Coyne, LaDonna Hoy, Jim Schaffer, Barbara Carlson' The April minutes were approved. Treasurer's Report - Mary Bisek V we are within $3200 of having enough funding for the year ,/notification has not been received regarding the status of the Sheltering Arms grant proposal The treasurer's report was approved. Coordinator's report - Kris Korsmo (refer to handout) Committee Reports Wayzata Schools - Bev/Joyce the Ice Cream social for volunteers is 5/13 the ABE program will run through June and July L.E.A.F. program will run 1 day per week next year, instead of 2 V ECFE will schedule a program for parents of newborns during summer, along with Barefoot in the Grass, and home visits V The K-12 parenting program in looking for a coordinator Plymouth Park and Rec - Mary the city is working hard to promote their free summer events a one hour program for parents of 18 mo. -3 yr. olds will be held on Thursday evenings at the Parkers Lake Pavilion . YMCA - Jim V the Y is hosting the dinner at Regency Pointe May 7 Plymouth Library - Cathy the Readmobile will be at LVC twice a month book discussion groups will be held for school-age kids CICC - Barb Barb Carlson's office will be moving into the Wayzata Medical Building a monthly community activity newsletter will be published! V The ministerial Association will be buying adspace to promote a series of family issues HSM The Foundation - LaDonna V Barb Carlson was elected to the BOD V CONGRATS, KRIS, ON WINNING THE "FRIENDS IN DEED" award V St. Mary's Clinic and the Befriender Program, with Bill Albertson at the helm, have their offices located at the Wayzata Medical Building Resident Report - Sue V the community dinners are averaging 75-100 each week; there was discussion regarding the addition of activities for children and encouraging greater participation IOCP - LH V a child care center will open at Messiah Methodist Church in spring of '99 for 60 kids from low -moderate income families the Mental Health Initiative is beginning to integrate their services "Like Waters Rolling Down" wil be presented by the Illusion Theater 5/19 7 pm at Adath Jeshuran Temple in St. Louis Park -- illuminating the need for low income housing -- PLEASE ATTENDM THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE JUNE 3,1998,1:30 PM AT REGENCY POINTE. CITY OF PLYMOUTH STORM WATER DRAINAGE -FERNBR MAY 26,1998 6:30 P.M. WOODS II The next meeting of Fembrook Woods II 6:30 P.M. at city hall located at 3400 Plymouth residents with the City of Plymouth will be on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at Boulevard. The meeting will be a continuation of the storm water resolution issue where we voiced concerns at our first meeting on May 7, 1998 inside Michael Del Rosso's garage, Listed below are those people who were in attendance at that first meeting: 1. Darrell Johnson 2. Jay Norgaard Engineering Technician -Ci of PI h' ymouth 3 Gary Boehler Nedegaard Construction (Home Builder) 4• Craig Seydel 4840 Harbor Lane (Homeowner) 5. Jim Hackbart 4730 Harbor Lane (Homeowner) 6• Tom &Leanne Talbot 4815 Glacier Lane (Homeowner) 7. Don Daraskevich & Kris Marland 4800 Harbor boT �e (homeowner) (Homeowner) 8• Roger Mair 9. Manuel Santiago 14315 48th. Ave. N. (Homeowner) 10. Alkesh Amodwala 14325 48th. Ave. N. (Homeowner) 11. Steve Grant 4805 Glacier Lane (Homeowner) 12. Shari Thomas Steve & Marlin Grant Homes (Builder/Developer) 13. Joy Tierney 4820 Harbor Lane (Homeowner) 14. Judy Johnson Mayor - City of Plymouth 15. Marlin Grant Council Member at Large - City of Plymouth 16. Dennis Holmquist Steve & Marlin Grant Homes (Builder/Developer) 17. Fred Moore 18. Bruce Nedegaard Burnet Realty Director of Public Works - City of Plymouth 19. Michael Del Rosso Nedegaard Construction (Builder) 14335 48th. Ave. N. The above list represents a total of 21 people (assuming all spouses present igned roster) Highlights of the May 7, 1998 meeting: 1 • Obviously, inadequate planning was done when Fernbrook Woods II was developed. With a 26 foot drop in 10 acres for the 11 lots affected, the city should have known there would be tremendous amounts of water runoff during even normal amounts of rainfall, yet alone during storms or periods of heavy rain. 2. The city did absolutely nothing to verify surveyors' certificates that elevations on the properties were correct. For what did we all pay $6,000 to $7,000 in building permits? Aren't they used as a form of Protection for the homeowners to prevent the very problems we are all facing? 3. The developer had a moral and legal obligation to each and every one of us to caution that there may well be storm water drainage problems Fred Moore stated at the meeting that when he saw the plans for the development he knew there would be problems with drainage and water collecting at the bottom of the hill affecting three Properties (Boehler, Hackbart, Thomas). What about the issue of disclosure of a problem here? City of Plymouth Storm Water Drainage May 26, 1998 Page 2 4. Fred Moore stated twice (the second time when asked for an affirmation of his first statement) that he would not build at the bottom of the hill because he knew there would be water runoff problems (this affects three lots again (Boehler, Hackbart, Thomas). 5. What do these water problems do the values of our homes, where we have all invested from $250,000 to $360,000? Are our values decreased by 100/o? 150/o? One third? Judy Johnson stated the residence at 4840 Harbor Lane may actually not be salable because of the constant soggy ground in the back yard and the sump pump cycling so frequently. How should that make all of us feel about our investments in our homes? 6. Of the three options Fred Moore suggested at the May 7, 1998 meeting, the ONLY viable option is Option C which puts in a storm sewer line from 47th Avenue all the way down the hill to Glacier Lane in all affected residences' backyards with yard drains installed to collect the storm runoff. It then must tie in to the storm sewer catch basin at the bottom of the hill - the way it should originally have been planned! Any expenses should not be shouldered by the homeowners. We have paid and continue to pay for services that "were never rendered". 8. At our May 26th meeting we must unite as a group and insist that action be taken immediately to rectify this situation, and stop the buck passing, delay tactics, and failure on the pari of the city to return calls and voice mail messages. Stand up, be heard, don't back down. We are right, the city knows it, the developer knows it, AND THAT IS WHERE THE BUCK STOPS! Please be in attendance at the meeting. Si rely, eW oehler 4840 Harbor Lane 551-1575 Plyn -ml l8 v Minutes of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting May 14, 1998 Page Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Willegalle, Thompson, Priebe, Wahl; Planning Commissioner Koehnen; staff Bisek, Blank, Sankey Absent: Commissioners Fiemann and Musliner 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Planning Commissioner Koehnen requested a correction, since she was omitted from the list of those attending. A motion was made by Chair Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Priebe to approve the minutes of the meeting with this correction. 3. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Athletic Associations. b. Staff. Mary Bisek stated that the summer hiring process is nearly complete. There are a few staff openings remaining, such as Swimming Instructors, Puppet Wagon Coordinator, Tennis Instructors, and Golf instructors. Beaches will open in two weeks. Softball has begun at Elm Creek. TTR registration is going very well. During the peak summer registration period, 60% were done on TTR. Overall, since the inception of this new form of registration on February 3, there has been 28% using this method. Taking out the classes not available for TTR, it has been 45%. The department has applied for an award for innovative use of technology. Hennepin Parks is interested in the system, and they have visited us. Eden Prairie Parks & Recreation has scheduled a visit next week. Staff training is coming up. Fall planning is about to begin. Music in Plymouth is July 1. Henry asked about how Primavera went. Mary said it went very well. It was larger than last year, including many more pieces by students. Attendance was steady, and it was very well received. Commissioner Willegalle thought it was nice to see it grow, and perhaps with the new activity building, it will continue to increase. c. Others. 4. PAST COUNCIL ACTION At the City Council's work session this week, skate park bids were tabled. The 4 Downs bid for running the skate park was 30% of gross. They wanted the City to pay for the liability insurance, which was not part of the specifications. The City Attorney said we have to stay within the specifications. Therefore, the Council decided to reject the bids. They are considering renting a park through a consortium of cities for the period of August 13 to September 13. This slot is available because Hopkins received a donation to build their own skate park and so dropped out of the consortium. It would be a good way to try out the concept. It would also give 4 Downs a chance to get more established and see what their impact will be on the community. The concrete parking lot will still be built, so it will be available if the Council decides to go ahead in the future. The issue will be on the Council agenda next Wednesday night. Commissioner Priebe asked how the rental of the skate park would work. Director Blank said it would be like a concessionaire where they would come in and run it and share a portion of the proceeds with the City. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. West Medicine Lake Many finishing touches are being completed. Shelters are being stained, sod is arriving, benches are being installed, a fishing pier should be installed on June 10 by the DNR. A drinking fountain was missed during the park's construction and may be added later. Director Blank would like to have a ribbon cutting event for this park and Three Ponds Park on Saturday, June 13, at 9:00 a.m., with coffee and donuts refreshments. After a few words, the group would move down to West Medicine Lake at 11:00 and have another ceremony and be done by about 1:00 p.m. The Mayor has indicated that she is free that morning. It looks like things will be done in time for that date. Planning Commissioner Koehnen asked if the associations will be informed so that the event can be advertised in newsletters. Director Blank said that they would and that the neighborhood residents will be invited individually also. Commissioner Willegalle asked about the safety of a house on east side of the lake. Director Blank said it should be OK. b. Elm Creek Playfield Adult softball started last week, and things seem to be going well. We terminated the turf contract and deducted $15,000 from their billing because of unsatisfactory work. The City has hired a top turf specialist who has gone in and started a turf program which should go much better. The fields should be ready by August for soccer. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be scheduled. c. East Medicine Lake Regional Trail A large portion of the trail is now paved. NSP is burying power lines, so paving cannot be done in that section yet, but it should be ready for the Fun Run race on June 13. We will be one of the few cities outside of Minneapolis which has a trail all the way around a major lake. The Legislature gave Hennepin Parks $1 million which may be used to work on the Luce Line Trail. MNDOT will rebuild the bridge on Highway 55 starting January or February of 1999 which will put the trail on hold during the project. A dedication ceremony will be planned for the Regional Trail, too. d. Activity Center/Fieldhouse. The bond referendum is next Tuesday, May 19. The senior groups are calling people. The Soccer, and Fine Arts groups are also calling their members. Commissioner Thompson said the Baseball/Softball groups are urging people to vote yes. They have a home page on the internet designed by a volunteer which has an advertisement for the vote yes effort. Councilmember Tim Wold filmed a piece for cable TV. Director Blank said it has been a very quiet vote effort, with very few negative calls. He has received more calls about portable toilets in the parks. Planning Commissioner Koehnen asked about what we can say to people about the portable toilet issue. Director Blank said the department started installing portable toilets when mothers with young children complained about the lack of bathrooms for them to use while in the parks. When parents demand it in a park, we add one. Mary Bisek said we also add toilets to parks that have recreation playground programs. Director Blank said if we get complaints from people who don't like to see them, we try to move them to a better spot. We may ultimately build screens for them like we have at Parkers Lake. Planning Commissioner Koehnen said that the cougar was spotted in Harrison Hills, near Three Ponds Park. Eric said a great horned owl is nesting there. e. Rental policy for mobile stage The insurance requirement was kept in the policy because organizations are capable of supplying their own insurance when they want to rent the stage. The damage deposit was lowered to $200 for consistency with other deposits we require. Commissioner Willegalle moved to accept the policy. Commissioner Wahl seconded. All ayes. f. Open Space. Commissioner Wahl reported that the Open Space Committee meetings have been very productive. They have been discussing a management plan for the three sites. They feel that the southeast site should be brought back to its natural state. The Hartenberg site has much buckthorn which needs to be removed. Mrs. Hartenberg will be moving June 1, the house will be taken down, and the paddle ball court removed. A low- key picnic site would be acceptable. Chair Anderson commented that the potential for the site is extremely high - such as nature center, etc. Commissioner Wahl said the committee is split on how much should be added to the area. Preserving the space as natural as possible is a high priority. Neighbors have encroached somewhat with wood cutting and other activities. They will have to be educated. There are some trails through the site already. At the high school site, a narrow wood chip trail around the perimeter would be appropriate so people can get out and use it. Chair Anderson said that the high school site has been discussed as a forum for some type of educational use. Snowmobiles are causing problems. Track and cross country skiers want to use the area for training. The Committee is not really in favor of this. They feel science and education are compatible, but not active sports. Commissioner Priebe said we should stress to the school that this land is not part of the playfield. It is meant as a separate land use situation. A trail around the perimeter is as much as they are wanting to add to it. The students have been doing some planting to start to improve the site. Chair Anderson asked about the land between LaCompte Playfield and the southeast open space site. Director Blank said there are private properties between the two sites. The agreements were written for 15 years. The committee is discussing with the Minnesota Land Trust how to protect the land for the long term. Commissioner Willegalle wondered why the agreements for open space on the properties were only for 15 years. Director Blank said we paid fair market value for the properties, and we own them fully. The contracts do say the they can only be used as open space for 15 years. We couldn't put up a water tower, for example. The issue is what the City Council of the future may deem is appropriate at the time. Commissioner Wahl said the committee is discussing which way to go on the issue. Director Blank said that when the committee is has completed its plan, they will present it to the Commission and perhaps a public hearing would be held before going to Council for approval. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Philosophy of Funding of Parks & Recreation Programs and Facilities Director Blank said in March of 1980, the City passed a bond referendum for 6 playfields. The City went from having very little to having a fair amount quite quickly. The demand immediately increased, and many horror stories ensued. The Mayor called a task force to decide on fees and funding for the facilities. The recreation staff has used these policies ever since. The Recreation division is required to generate revenue to pay for their existence. We are probably the highest revenue -generating recreation program in the Twin Cities area. There are some programs which are subsidized, such as warming houses, beaches, concert series, some special events, puppet wagon, and adaptive recreation. For the adult softball leagues, participants are asked to pay the direct costs of the programs plus some field maintenance costs. Youth programs are allowed to use the fields for free. The lining and dragging is done on all the fields. The Recreation fund is about $650,000, with $150,000 contributed from the general fund. Every hour spent by Rick Busch doing free services takes away from his time working on revenue generating programs. Perhaps it is time to look at this policy again. Commissioner Priebe asked if this how other cities provide their services. Director Blank said yes, although our fees are higher than most other cities. We require 50% residents on a team to use a field, and Eden Prairie requires 75-80%. Mary Bisek stated that six or seven years ago, Finance started pressuring her to make more money. She checked with other cities and found that they do not charge as many expenses against their programs as we do. Our method makes it much more difficult to recoup our costs. Music in Plymouth is a $15,000 expense which generates no revenue for us. Maple Grove does not charge professional salaries and benefits against their expenses. Director Blank says computers are now charged against the recreation fund. Chair Anderson asked about Maple Grove's salaries. Mary said is hard to compare from city to city. Many cities charge salaries against taxes, although we charge them against revenue. Commissioner Priebe said he doesn't feel the recreation department should be required to cover salaries. Chair Anderson agreed. Commissioner Thompson thought the original policy on facility fees was well thought out. She wondered whether there should be a scale where the athletic associations would contribute to the maintenance. Mary said the jobs of the volunteers for the associations are extremely hard. Rick is spending an incredible amount of time on the phone with one of the associations because nobody wants to be in charge of the scheduling. Will we need to hire another person for our department to take over some of the scheduling issues for the associations? Director Blank said that the large soccer tournament run by the Wayzata Soccer Club is charged for their use of the fields. They have asked the Council to wave the fee year after year. The Council has turned them down. For one year, the Council had a policy of charging the youth associations for the use of the fields for their regular seasons. The parents were so irate and caused so much trouble, that it was rescinded. Commissioner Thompson said that mowing should be provided by the City, but perhaps the City should charge for lining the fields. Chair Anderson asked how our current recreation budget is doing. Mary said we are about breaking even. Eric said it is in the Finance Department's best interest for us to.maximize our revenue. Because of this, we cancel a lot of classes which have low registration because we can't afford to have the instructor there for too few people. There is a fine line between considering only the money and the value of the programs for the community. Commissioner Thompson suggested staff come back with ideas on what the department could do as a service for the associations and what fee would be charged. Chair Anderson asked if there is a real possibility the department may have to take over the association's work someday. Rick has said it would be easier to do the scheduling himself than working with some of the volunteers. We are at the point of having to decide what to do to shore up the organizations or hiring another staff person to deal with them. Commissioner Willegalle says that times change and that people now would rather pay than do it themselves. Perhaps staff could be hired to cover these chores. Director Blank said if we came up with a staff position which was paid for by the associations, the Council would probably approve. b. Commissioner Willegalle asked about pavement of the Luce Line section which belongs to the City. Director Blank said it hasn't really been looked at yet. Now that we will own it again this summer, we will have to examine the issue, and if the surface is bad enough, it could be overlayed. d. Commissioner Thompson said that at West Middle School the soccer and baseball fields are close together. Could a piece of fencing be put up between them? Director Blank said that since the fields are in Wayzata, we have no jurisdiction over them. e. Commissioner Thompson asked about Lions Park - can it be lined on Saturday? Director Blank said the policy states that it is to be a neighborhood park on weekends. f. Director Blank stated that the next meeting is the park tour. Eric will arrange the tour to cover upcoming issues. Council, HRA, Planning Commission, and Open Space Committee will all be invited. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. DRAFT CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 12,1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, John Stoebner, Kim Koehnen, and Bob Stein MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Roger Berkowitz and Jeff Thompson STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barb Senness, Planners John Rask and Shawn Drill, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: hW7ij:3il-lej-1i]-ail-OV-9 Roger Handberg of 3630 Zanzibar Lane. Mr. Handberg asked how the residents of Sugar Hills can communicate with the Planning Commission. Mr. Handberg wanted to know why the Planning Commission Meeting of May 5, 1998 was not publicized. He said that he was at the Community Development counter on Friday, and was told there wasn't a meeting on May 5`h, and there wasn't an agenda. Mr. Handberg commented that it would be helpful to have a redlined version of Zoning Ordinance amendments. Director Hurlburt stated that the Planning Commission Meetings are noted on the official calendar, publicized on cable television, and agendas available at the Community Development counter. Director Hurlburt asked Mr. Handberg to let her know who he talked with at the counter so she could correct the situation. Director Hurlburt said that a redline version of Zoning Ordinance amendments could be mailed out, if requested, at no charge. Chairman Stulberg stated that the Administration Department has a roster of the Planning Commissioners. He said that Sugar Hills residents can contact their representative from Ward 1 or all of the Commissioners. Director Hurlburt noted that since the Planning Commissioners are volunteers, some information such as Commissioner's phone numbers may not be public information. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 5. PRESENTATION: DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1998~2 % Page #93 A. Presentation by Builders Association of The Twin Cities, "The Future is Now." Karen Christofferson, Public Policy Director for the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) commented that the two issues that face builders today is land availability and the cost associated with building residential housing and development. She said that BATC made the decision to tackle the issue of land availability first. Ms. Christofferson said that BATC didn't agree with the information coming from the Metropolitan Council, so they undertook their own study. One of the results of their study indicated that there is a land shortage within the metropolitan area, meaning available, developable land. Ms. Christofferson showed a video that she hoped would be used an educational tool for the City. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: A. ANDERSON JOHNSON ASSOCIATES (98058) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Anderson Johnson Associates for a Site Plan Amendment to modify the entrance and drive aisle at Armstrong High School located at 10635 36`h Avenue North. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending approval of a Site Plan Amendment to allow reconstruction of the entrance and drive aisle at Armstrong High School, 10635 36`h Avenue North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. LUNDELL PROPERTIES, LLP (98052) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Lundell Properties, LLP for a Site Plan Amendment for a 50,600 square foot building addition and an Interim Use Permit to reduce the number of required parking stalls for property located at 2700 Ranchview Lane North. Planner Rask gave an overview of the May 6, 1998 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Lundell, the petitioner. Mr. Lundell stated that they could construct additional parking spaces on the southwest corner of the site if needed due to expansion of the facility. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1998 Page #94 Commissioner Koehnen commented that during her site visit, there was ample parking spaces available. She asked if the cars in the parking area belonged to the employees. Mr. Lundell replied affirmatively. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced a letter dated May 7, 1998 by Griffiths Corporation of 2717 Niagara Lane North stating that they do not oppose the application. Chairman Stulberg introduced Brad McDonnell of 2765 Ranchview Lane North. Mr. McDonnell stated that he doesn't oppose the expansion, but is only concerned with the noise associated with new construction. He stated that he is opposed to the hours of construction, mainly taking place from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Mr. McDonnell said that noise from construction activity is getting to the point that it is affecting their quality of life, and he is moving because of the noise. He said that the value of his property is decreasing because construction noise is having a negative affect on his property value. Mr. McDonnell suggested that the hours of construction be amended to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Chairman Stulberg closed the pubic hearing. Planner Rask noted that the Ordinance allows construction during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. If they operate beyond those hours, residents should contact the Public Safety Department to file a complaint. Mr. Lundell stated that the construction would begin in early June and completed by the end of the year. He said there should not be a lot of construction noise associated with a pre -cast building, other than the excavation. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen recommending approval of a Site Plan Amendment for a building addition and an Interim Use Permit to reduce the number of required parking stalls located at 2700 Ranchview Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. RANDALL BEGIN (98060) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Randall Begin for Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) for property located at 12305 Old Rockford Road. The rezoning would allow a single family home to be rebuilt on the site. Planner Drill gave an overview of the May 6, 1998 staff report. DRAFT Planning. Commission Minutes May 12, 1998 Page #95 Chairman Stulberg introduced Robert Mansfield of 1300 Wachtler Avenue, representing the petitioner. Mr. Mansfield stated that as far as he knew, Mr. Begin concurred with the staff report. Commissioner Ribbe asked if Mr. Begin owns the adjoining lot. Mr. Mansfield replied affirmatively. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen recommending approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code to classify certain land located at 12305 Old Rockford Road and the Findings of Fact for Rezoning. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (98061) Chairman Stulberg introduced the review of the draft City Center Streetscape Study. Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the April 30, 1998 memo and presented a video. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the consultant is in process of fine-tuning the concepts, developing priorities, and coming up with funding alternatives for the improvements. She said the item should be ready to come back to the Commission sometime this summer for a public hearing. Planning Supervisor Senness noted that many comments from the open house pertained to more screening of parking lots and the importance of more vegetation. Commissioner Ribbe asked where the money would come from for the improvements. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that the funds would most likely come from a variety of sources and be made over time. Some options include money from land owners as they develop their properties; a special assessment district in the downtown area; capital improvements program; and NSP for some lighting. Commissioner Koehnen commented that traffic circles work very well in London, and traffic does not stack up. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that there has been a lot of concern with how to get safely across Plymouth Boulevard. She said that the City has looked at a traffic circle alone, but the study showed we needed more than one type of improvement to guide traffic safely through the area. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes ( May 12, 1998�-�- Page #96 Commissioner Ribbe asked if the success of the traffic circle is intertwined with the streets that approach them. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the idea is that they help to slow the traffic. Director Hurlburt commented that the road would be very different from what it is now, once the street is narrowed and with the addition of the bumpouts, the speed will be lowered. Commissioner Ribbe noted that the speed at which traffic approaches the traffic circle can be dangerous. Director Hurlburt said that this proposal would be only one lane around the circle. Planning Supervisor Senness said the median would be widened to help move traffic around, and signage would also be an important part of the overall package. Commissioner Koehnen stated that it looks like it would provide an orderly progression into an intersection. Chairman Stulberg asked if public sentiment has changed on the traffic circle since residents have been able to see the drawing. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that the reaction has been mixed. People still worry about getting across and safety issues. Director Hurlburt commented that it is hard to show people how something would work from a set of plans. She said that they have heard from some people that traffic should be slowed down on Plymouth Boulevard. Chairman Stulberg said that one thing that might help people to understand is a computer-aided model that shows how a traffic circle works. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that she has talked about that option with the consultant. She said that one of the advantages of using SRF as a consultant is they pass all of the information by their traffic engineers. Director Hurlburt noted that the SRF traffic engineers are supplying the design of the traffic circle. Commissioner Koehnen wondered how the traffic circle would help pedestrian traffic crossing. Commissioner Stein stated that he could see cars having to stop for pedestrians. Commissioner Koehnen stated that she would need more information how that would work. Commissioner Stein said that it's a good plan overall and his only concern is how it would affect the residents of Sugar Hills. Director Hurlburt explained that the character of Vicksburg Lane varies greatly depending upon where you are, which provides some opportunities and some challenges. The plan for landscaping and lighting is different depending on which section of the street you are at. Most of the proposed improvements are on the east side. There will be more lanes of traffic on Vicksburg Lane south of 36I' Avenue. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that some residents from Sugar Hills thought there should be pedestrian lighting, and that the treed edging should be maintained. Commissioner Stein asked if there would be options for staging the improvements. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that the consultant is working on that now. DRAFT (� Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1998 J Page #97 B. CONSIDER INITITION OF REGUIDING AND REZONING Chairman Stulberg introduced the consideration of initiation of reguiding and rezoning of 4.14 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55. Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the April 29, 1998 memo. Commissioner Stein asked what the access point would be to the site. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that it would be off of 35`h Avenue with a cul-de-sac. She said that the City did have the traffic consultant look at carrying through the street to the Moen Leuer property. Director Hurlburt said that the current proposal says no access from 36' Avenue. She stated that the City is concerned that the land south of 35' Avenue be compatible with City Center. She said that the restaurant may be more appropriate rather than the funeral home that is being proposed. City Center zoning along with the guiding would ensure compatibility with City Center. Commissioner Stein asked if this has been discussed with Mr. Harstad. Director Hurlburt replied affirmatively, and there shouldn't be any opposition. Commissioner Stein asked if it wouldn't be easier to accomplish this through a Planned Unit Development (PUD) since there isn't any opposition likely. Director Hurlburt replied that isn't possible for Mr. Harstad due to personal financial issues relating to purchasing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Roger Handberg of 3630 Zanzibar Lane North. Mr. Handberg commented that the land use guide indicates that the property is commercial office and has been that way for a long time. He said that the residents of Sugar Hills want consistency from throughout the area to City Center. Mr. Handberg stated that he read the detail of the traffic study which stated that five options were studied and four of the five options created a major traffic jam at Highway 55. He said that reguiding the site would also create a traffic jam. He said that the City could still get the benefit by leaving it O -R through other options. Mr. Handberg said the residents feel this would be a major setback on the thought process. Director Hurlburt said if the City thought the current guiding and zoning would give us the tools for compatibility, we wouldn't be recommending the reguiding. The uses and development standards are very different. She said the recommendations that the City will be making will be dealing with the traffic the way the traffic study is predicting. MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to set a public hearing on the potential reguiding and rezoning for 4.14 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1998 Page #98 approved unanimously. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that notices will go out immediately to the residents within 750 feet of the site. C. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE/NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the materials that the Commission received in their packets. She said that another issue of Northwest Notes will go out by Friday, May 15. Director Hurlburt stated that copies of what the Commission received will be available at City Hall should any resident like a copy. Chairman Stulberg asked staff to discuss the process involved. Mr. David Licht, consultant gave an overview of the memo dated May 7, 1998 outlining the suggested approach. He said that staff is suggesting a two stage process. The first involved a broad, macro scale consideration of to what extent, if any, growth is to occur and take place in the northwest area. Mr. Licht stated that a selection is critical. The second stage is a narrower, micro scale evaluation that can take place on the detailed aspects of a plan for the area. Mr. Licht commented that he is getting concerned with the timetable. Chairman Stulberg asked when a decision should be made by the City Council on the growth option. Director Hurlburt stated that staff would like to finish as soon as possible, but this is the toughest as far as the public is concerned. The Commission scheduled their workshop for June 30, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the Public Safety Training room. Commissioner Koehnen stated that she could not attend the workshop. A recommendation should be made by the Commission at their regular meeting on July 14, 1998. Staff will try to schedule a City Council workshop the first part of August and put it on their August agenda for a decision on the growth option. Director Hurlburt said that the intent is to complete the land planning portion by the end of 1998. Mr. Licht gave an overview of the May 7, 1998 memo pertaining to the summary of resident and property owner responses received on the feedback forms from the northwest area open house held on April 16, 1998. Mr. Licht said that he is not certain that people have an appreciation of the number of people that could be accommodated in the northwest area. Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the memo dated May 8, 1998 outlining the household and population forecasts. She said that if the Commission has any questions pertaining to the basic forecasting formulas, they should be raised now. Director Hurlburt stated that staff will be bringing forth various types of housing and different scenarios as to the fiscal impact on the City of Plymouth umder the various options. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1998 Page #99 Commissioner Stein asked if the Metropolitan Council's figures assume the high density forecast. Director Hurlburt answered that the their figures are based on all land within the City being serviced and within the MUSA. Commissioner Koehnen stated that the seminar "Beyond The Basics" that she attended was very worthwhile, and thanked the residents for allowing her to attend. She said that she has information available on the new trail that she received at the last Park and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting. Commissioner Ribbe stated he couldn't attend the May 26`h meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to adjourn. Vote. 5 Ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. 1j'32 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: May 21, 1998 TO: Plymouth Charter Commission FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Report on City Council Action Last evening the City Council considered the alternative supermajority language which you proposed to them. On a vote of 4-3, the City Council voted to repeal the existing supermajority language and approved the alternative language. The alternative language now has been officially referred to the Charter Commission for review and recommendation. The approval of the alternative language/repeal of existing language is conditional, in that if the Charter Commission does not make its report on the alternative language by September 2, 1998, the original supermajority language will be on the November 1998 ballot. The process from this point is as follows: • City Council refers alternative supermajority language to Charter Commission. Sixty day statutory "clock" for Charter Commission review begins. (May 20, 1998). • Charter Commission reviews and makes recommendation on alternative supermajority language to the City Council by July 20, 1998 (practical deadline is by July 8 City Council meeting). • City Council approves the ballot language for the alternative supermajority language. I will send you the minutes from last evening's council meeting as soon as these are complete. Bob Sipkins will be calling a Charter Commission meeting for the latter part of June. Please call with any questions, 509-5052. Documem2 DATE: May 15, 1998 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager through Fred G. Moore, P E., Director of Public Works FROM: John R. Sweeney, Assistant to Public Works Director SUBJECT: RECOGNITION FOR PLYMOUTH METROLINK I have recently received a Certificate of Commendation from Governor Arne H. Carlson recognizing Plymouth Metrolink for its successful partnership efforts with Team Transit. Attached is a photo copy of the Certificate of Commendation. Additionally, I was notified yesterday that Plymouth Metrolink qualified for a 2% bonus from the Metropolitan Council due to our successful Reverse Commute Program. To be eligible for the bonus, the agency must have a Reverse Commute Program and ridership must increase at least 5% during the calendar year. In 1997, the ridership on Metrolink's Reverse Commute route increased approximately 25%. Because we have met all of the criteria to qualify for the bonus within the next week or so we will be receiving a check from the Metropolitan Council in the amount of $46,215. It should be noted that the funds can be used for any Transit related purposes that the City desires. It is my recommendation at this time that the Finance Department hold those funds in the Transit account until a suitable use or uses are determined. One possible use for some of the funds would be to assist in a third annual job fair to be held during 1999. It is nice to receive recognition for our Transit efforts and of course it is extremely pleasing to receive a monetary reward for a successful program. Attachment cc: Dale Hahn Larry Jacobson \\Ply_nt\ntdisk I \pw\Engincering\TRANSIT\MEMOS\Recognition_Carlson.doc jGOVERNOAR'5� w rr _- ��� ARNE H. CARLSON GOVERNOR Certificate of Commendation Upon recommendation of the Board of Directors of Partnership Minnesota, this commendation is presented to Plymouth Metro Link in recognition of your successful partnership efforts with the Team Transit with the appreciation and respect of the people of Minnesota. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol this 6th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety- eight, and of the State the one hundred and thirty ninth. y.� GOVERNOR Jean Lvons From: Anne Hurlburt Sent: Thursday, May 21, 1998 10:43 AM To: 'Spottacus@aol.com' Cc: Jean Lyons; Barb Senness Subject: roundabouts Dear Ms. Tighe: Thank you for your recent e-mail message concerning "roundabouts." We will share your communication with the Planning Commission and City Council as they continue discussion on the City Center Streetscape Study. We are exploring many ways of calming traffic on Plymouth Boulevard as a part of this study. Our consultants have advised us that a combination of design changes (including reducing roadway widths and including better pedestrian crossings) will work together to help slow and calm traffic. The "traffic circle", or "roundabout", is only one of the features that is under consideration. In fact, the traffic circle that has been suggested would not make the intersection larger, but would actually reduce the number of through lanes and occupy less space than some existing intersections. Before making any decisions on construction, I assure you that all the factors you mention (such as snow removal) will be considered. Thank you for your input. Sincerely, Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP Community Development Director From: Spottacus[SMTP:Spottacus@aol.com) Sent: Monday, May 18, 1998 7:34 PM To: contact@ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: roundabouts To the members of the Planning Commission, May I respectfully suggest that "roundabouts" as you folks call them, are a very impractical idea. 1) They make the intersection bigger, so it takes longer to negotiate a turn. People will take chances or get stuck in the middle, and have accidents. 2) It confuses the eye of the motorist, especially older drivers. Some will enter the wrong lane and have serious collisions. What seems so straightforward and clear from above in a diagram become is a totally different matter at ground level, where bushes and flowers and the vista behind the roundabout will cause people to misinterpret and drive wrong. 3) Finally, this IS Minnesota, El Nino notwithstanding, and we sometimes have huge amounts of snow. This is just something for snowplows to run into in the winter so street crews can repair it in the summer. If you want to "calm" traffic, take a common sense approach. Stop signs. Traffic lights. They're not cute, but they're very unambiguous. Please. Medians are a good idea. Roundabouts are not. Thanks for your attention. Becky Tighe 5545 Orleans Lane N. Page 1 PLYMOUTH CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, CAROL J. BRYANT, Ph. D. 16005 41 st. Ave. No. Plymouth, MN. 55446-2535 (612)745-5800 Fax (612)745-5891 Internet Access: carol_bryant@wayzata.kl2.mn.us May 13, 1998 Attention Plymouth City Council: As principal of Plymouth Creek Elementary School, I am requesting your special attention to a critical safety issue. We are located at 41 st Avenue and Vicksburg Lane, an extremely busy traffic area which has become a very dangerous pedestrian area for children and other community members. At present, there is a crosswalk which is ignored by drivers. We also have a flashing light that is on during busy traffic times. These measures simply do not work. We have already had one accident which occurred during the early summer involving a student being hit by a vehicle. At this time, we have school patrol who are in grave danger as they guide walking and biking students across this very busy area on Vicksburg. Several parents have. phoned the school to let us know of near accidents involving our students crossing without assistance. Some parents and local citizens will be contacting the Plymouth City Council and the Plymouth Police with the intention of initiating a move to install a traffic light which the walking students would activate at the crosswalk during morning arrival and afternoon departure times. Your help in this matter is appreciated. Please contact me at 745-5810 at Plymouth Creek School. Your help in this matter is appreciated. Sin erely yo , Carol J. 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C C N V U U U bA O :d 0 O C a� �.xF- .fix amv�10,4Et:c'4 Mw(n¢u0:;E- a¢ ¢ a 3 E-�wz :a U U Cd U U •� C C O .>; O y -p O C O> O O O O �n 0 � En 0 o 0 0IM °�°.' U UU�O..C7uF 40'•`4 ^°+ C7¢GQ> E~ -Z,U W.>.000� M a� �7 t: m .0 r. t: N V x: O 'd O C C O ;,,, O 7:O% % C y C C i'G C ° asO O ccs O 0 0 m co 0 0 0 0 0 O _s >� ^: O 0 O O N M "T N7 �o l- 00 O� b0 c0 a CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 3,1998 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. Proclamation of National Night Out on August 4 and Announcement of Award of Excellence 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. A. Approve proposed City Council Minutes * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. DRAFT 05/22/98 11:12 AM 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1998 Page 2 B. Approve Disbursements C. Adopt resolution designating election polling locations D. Rental Policy for Mobile Stage E. Armstrong High School Site Plans F. Approve a Site Plan Amendment for a 50,600 square addition and an Interim Use Permit to reduce the number of required parking spaces for property located at 2700 Ranchview Lane North. Lundell Properties, LLP (98052) G. Begin Rezoning H. Approve Electronic Proprietary Database License Agreement with Hennepin County I. Approve Tobacco License for Rainbow Foods, 16705 Co. Rd. 24 J. Approve a Lot Division/Lot Consolidation for property located at 16220 44`h Avenue North. Dennis and Fern Arne. (98084) K. Approve a Lot Division/Lot Consolidation for property located at 4365 Lawndale Lane North. Jan Wentland. (98078) L. Approve Lot Division/Lot Consolidation for Lots 1-4, Block 7, Harrison Place on Bass Creek. Bruggeman Companies. (98089) M. Contract for Private Development with The Rottlund Company, Village At Bassett Creek Development 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Proposed Ordinance to Repeal Plymouth City Charter Section 5.02, Subd. 1, and Amend Section 5.02, Subd. 2 regarding Contributions (requires unanimous vote) 8. GENERAL BUSINESS * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 1998 Page 3 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS KI��Billie) �T`O-3-1 0KII * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.