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Council Information Memorandum 06-05-1998
JUNE 59 1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- NOTE: CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. 2. 3 9 JUNE 10, 7: 00 PM JUNE 24, 7: 00 PM JULY 8, 7. 00 PM TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 7: 00 PM TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 7: 00 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 8: 00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TOPICS: Co. Rd. 101 Traffic Issues; Mowing along County Roads; Overcrowding at Adult Detention Center; Traffic Enforcement Issues; Disaster Preparedness ; Showmobile Rental Fees; Public Safety Training Room REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Hadley Lake Room; agenda is attached (M-2) PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers Agenda is attached (M-3) NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING REGARDING BIBLE SCHOOL EXPANSION, Public Safety Training Room. Agenda and additional information is attached. (M-4) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO June S, 1998 S. THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 7: 00 PM 6. TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 7:00 PM 7. TUESDAY, JUNE 16 -FRIDAY, JUNE 19 8. THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 7: 00 PM 9. THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 7: 00 PM 10. Page 2 PRAC, Council Chambers CHARTER COMMISSION Employee Lunchroom, City Hall lower level LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE Mayor Tierney, and Councilmembers Bildsoe and Johnson, and City Manager Dwight Johnson will be attending Duluth Convention Center HRA, Medicine Lake Room PUBLIC SAFETYADVISORY BOARD, Public Safety Training Room June and July Calendars are attached. (M-10) 1. NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities FAX News. (I -1a) b) Hennepin County focus group report on human services. (I -1b) c) Minnehaha Creek Watershed District notice of a member city liaison, Jim Calkins, 624-9231. (1-1c) d) Invitation to safety achievement ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 11:00 AM, for Nilfisk-Advance, 14600 2V Avenue N. (1-14) e) West Suburban Mediation Center 1997. Annual Report. (I -1e) City news release and letters to residents announcing opening celebrations for Three Ponds Park, and West Medicine Lake Park, Saturday June 13. (I-1fi g) Plymouth Metrolink news release regarding Highway 169 construction. (1--1g) h) Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission June 12 meeting agenda. (I--1 h) i) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notice of petroleum storage release at Metrquip, 2340 Fernbrook Lane. (I-1 i) CITY CO UNCIL INFORMATION MEMO June S, 1998 Page 3 j) City news release noting three awards of excellence given to the Plymouth Park and Recreation Department. (I -1j) 2. MINUTES a) Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission May 8 meeting. (I -2a) b) May 26 Planning Commission draft minutes. (I -2b) c) Environmental Quality Committee March 10 meeting. (I -2c) d) Environmental Quality Committee April 14 meeting.(I-2d) e) Environmental Quality Committee May 12 meeting. (I -2e) 3. STAFF REPORTS a) Timetable from Public Works Director Fred Moore to residents regarding the Schmidt Lake Road Improvement Project (Fernbrook Lane to Vicksburg Lane). (I -3a) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY— CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--4) S. CORRESPONDENCE a) Internet correspondence between Public Safety Support Services Supervisor Barb Cox and Julie Hanken regarding developments in the train whistle ordinance. (I -5a) b) Internet correspondence between Sewer and Water Supervisor Greg Cook and Matt Fennacy regarding tests for water composition. (I -Sb) 6. COUNCIL ITEMS a) June 24 Regular Council meeting draft agenda. (I -6a) Pq--Z ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA MEETING NO. 73 June 7, 1998 7:00 PM (Tuesday) Hadley Lake Conference Room, Engineering Dept. 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Introduction of New Member Review & Approval of Minutes Review of Agenda 7:15 P.M Reports/Updates • Aqua Scaping Sub -committee: Progress on our Model Site • Environmental Fair: Next Year? • Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership (PBEP): Workshop on June 17, 1998 • Water Plan Update • Phosphate Free Fertilizer Sale Update 8:15 P.M Discussion/Future Topics 9:00 P.M. EVENTS: • Pollution Prevention Week, Sept. 21-27, 1998 • Planning for Music in Plymouth, July 1, 1998 • Setting Guidelines for Time Allocated for Discussion by EQC Visitors v.s. Members Adjourn • June 17, 1998 - EPA's Forum on Business Waste Reduction, Honeywell Inc., Plymouth \\Ply_m\mdisk l\pw\Engineering\W RQLTY\Agenda \98\Agenda 73.doc PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA r TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1998 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. *CONSENT AGENDA A. William and Joyce Williams. Approve Lot Division and Variance to create a new single family lot at 1235 Peony Lane North (98044) B. Stanley Skytte. Approve Variances to allow construction of an 8 -foot by 20 -foot garage expansion in the front yard and a 12 -foot by 16 -foot porch in the rear yard at 17205 2nd Avenue North. The proposed expansions would encroach three feet into the required 25 -foot front yard setback and 6.25 feet into the required 25 -foot rear yard setback. (98072) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. City of Plymouth. Comprehensive Plan Amendment to add trails to the Sidewalk/Trail System Plan. (98079) B. City of Plymouth. Reguiding from CO (Commercial Office) to CC (City Center) and a Rezoning from O -R (Office Residential) to CC -RE (City Center, Retail/Entertainment) for the 4.14 acre parcel on the northwest corner of Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane. The purpose of the reguiding and rezoning would be to bring this property into the City Center district. (98086) C. Harstad Hills, Inc. Preliminary Plat for five lots for a future residential/commercial development located at the northwest quadrant of Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55. A Land Use Guide Plan Amendment from C -O (Commercial Office) to C (Commercial) and a Rezoning from O -R (Office Residential) to C-3 (Highway Commercial) for three of the lots is also requested. (98018) 7. NEW BUSINESS S. OTHER BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT Agenda Neighborhood Meeting Association Free Lutheran Bible School June 11,1998 8:00 P.M. Plymouth Public Safety Training Room 1. Call to order M-� 2. Staff presentation on possible alternative approaches—Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt 3. Bible School response/ ideas 4. Resident response/ ideas 5. Identify any areas of agreement 6. 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AMM POLICY COMMITTEES Within the next week, informa- tion regarding the AMM policy committee process will be sent to your city, We encourage you to be involved in the process! AH#f,alYm isfaredoAfira7rt' a7A'ff mallmmm®d7kifirm.. Re x,f mom if irrt&N#PefAdred wimmay err rawala lfteffin OiAdto tegi a1fddlt Areart afimparta It meba oty ivaa , ©Agnij*il Ulff 74f Alirmtity,&,,Yeh'ert ft Ad, Nff103 244 164000t 4-4000 fax 2& -mg fmdil IT Association of Metropolitan Municipalities June 1-5, 1998 TIF to be subject of summer projects and meetings Tax Increment Financing (TIF), no stranger to scrutiny, will be the subject of several projects and meetings this summer. The Legislative Recodification Commission intends to have the first draft of its recodified TIF statute available for review in midsummer. The State Auditor, AMM, the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) and the Coalition of Greater Minne- sota Cities will meet to discuss the TIF reporting process. Among the issues that have been identified is the time frame for a TIF district audit, the information required to be submitted for the report and pooling older districts. The Legislative Commission on Corporate Subsidy Reform contin- ues to meet and has raised several reporting and public information issues regarding TIF. In addition, the commission is proposing a series of TIF policy reforms that have been recom- mended to the legislature. Among the recommendations are sign -off by other units of government as part of the approval process, a limit on the amount of TIF a city can have and pooling limitations. Advisory Council wrapping up work The Advisory Council on Local Government is entering its final work phase and will likely be ready with a final report for the legislature by June 30. While no recommendations are final, the Council at its May 29 meeting reviewed the following recommendations: ♦ Have the Transportation Advisory Board expanded to include membership from the counties adjacent to the metro area. ♦ Permit the Metropolitan Council to offer voluntary, nonvoting affiliate membership to counties adjacent to the metro area. ♦ Use financial incentives to encourage the creation of service corporations for the provision of joint public services. ♦ Use funding incentives to promote residential density and mixed land use patterns character- ized by proximity of housing to shopping and jobs. ♦ Conduct an evaluation of the 1994 merger of the operating agencies into the Metropolitan Council with an emphasis on operational efficiency, service cost effectiveness, oversight and ac- countability. The Council will meet June 12 and June 26 to finalize its recommenda- tions and report. If you have any questions or need additional infor- mation, contact Gene Ranieri at 215-4001. rrom: AMM 10: UMght Johnson Date: 612/96 Time: 5:12:12 PM Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS T— 18 Oft Association of Metropolitan Municipalities June 1-5,1998 (no. 2) Met Council staff proposing housing strategy Metropolitan Council staff is proposing that the Council develop an updated housing policy document. The purpose of the document is to have a regional strategy for implementing the regional housing policy. The strategy should describe the roles and responsibilities of the Council, local governments and others in addressing current housing issues, implementing policy and achieving results. The staff has recommended that the strategy be developed with input from Met Council -selected cities, housing advocates, housing provid- ers and other interested groups. The proposal includes the following meetings: Urban Economic Summit on Housing (June 3, 1998). The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss housing issues affecting the urban core, and to discuss a regional housing implementation strategy. Suburban Housing Summit (Summer 1998). This meeting will be designed to cover issues identified at the initial summit. Follow -Up with Participants. The follow-up will further research the issues identified. A part of the research will be focus group meet- ings with funders, developers, public officials and community leaders. . Analysis of Regional Housing Market Factors. The Council will gather and study data related to housing supply, needs, units demol- ished and regional sub -markets. AMM staff is involved in the process. If you have questions, contact Gene Ranieri at the AMM (215-4001) or Tom McElveen at the Met Council (602-1306). DTED in process of forming redevelopment grant program The Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Develop- ment (DTED) is in the process of developing an application process for the redevelopment program. The 1998 Legislature approved $4.0 million in the Capital Bonding Bill for the redevelopment program. DTED has the primary responsi- bility for the program and has AMMfar�ewtIff" l A ire yte 701ydty mal7e7AYMNIVANAon the inlbrmatienirAmdedtoderhared withmay on roandiiffJ'Afin each to tev dm adrea ufInportaatmew dtyiim ©lo niptIffxoM 14fUlilheylol raeHat A AW,, AlYgNI24g Td14?&lec 2YS4000 fax 2&-7299 &ail• d619 9077 forg requested input from organizations such as AMM, the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) and Minne- sota Solutions. DTED will issue a request for proposals in late summer 1998 and award grants in the fall. At this time, the redevelopment grant program will be similar in terms of application format as DTED's contamination clean-up program. Among the items discussed are the following: ♦ A map of the proposed redevel- opment project that identifies the site that will receive the state funds is required. The application will also require a legal description of the project. An applicant can propose a project that is larger than the site that will receive the state funds. ♦ The required budget will be a descriptive sources and uses budget but it has not been determined how the local match in terms of timing will be calculated. For example, it is not known if a redevelopment cost incurred prior to the awarding of the grant can be considered part of the local match. ♦ Relocation costs are considered to be a redevelopment cost. ♦ The redevelopment plan can be a narrative of the redevelopment activities proposed for the project. ♦ The priority ranking system was discussed and a proposal will be the subject of the next meeting. ♦ There will be no maximum grant amount. If your city is interested in apply- ing for the grant program, you should review the enabling legislation (Laws 1998, Chapter 404, Sections 21, 41, 47) and the guidelines for the polluted lands clean-up program. Call DTED at 296-5005 for more information regarding the contami- nation clean-up program Memo DATE: May 29, 1998 TO: West Hennepin City FROM: Rex otmer Rex" SUBJECT: Attach6d materials Clerks Popo The West Hennepin Human Services *Planning/Coordination Working Group would appreciate your assistance in forwarding the enclosed materials to each of your City Council members. These materials are being mailed out to a mailing list of approximately 225 people in the West Hennepin area, .and City Council members who participated in the interview 'and focus process are on that mailing list. However, we want to make sure that the Focus Group Report and invitation to the upcoming community meetings are forwarded to all City Council members, not just those that have been involved to date. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 348-3456. Hennepin County 'r- I b An Equal Opportunity Employer Jeff Spartz, County Administrator May 29, 1998 Dear Community Colleague, We have listened to you and we're moving ahead! Enclosed is a report on the five focus groups recently conducted on human services planning and coordination in the West Hennepin area. This report outlines the major themes that emerged from the focus groups, recommendations for a community-based approach to human services planning and coordination, and steps for implementation. Please help us once again! Attend one of the community meetings listed below to: • Refine the recommendations and implementation steps • Consider the commitment required to become a pilot project • Explore your interest in joining an oversight group for the pilot projects Tuesday, June 23, 1998 — 7:30 am to 9:00 am Minnetonka City Hall, Lower Level Board & Commission Room 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka (Just north of Minnetonka Blvd. & Williston Rd.) Wednesday, June 24, 1998 — 7:30 am to 9:00 am Orono City Council Chambers 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono (Just north of Highway 12 & Old Crystal Bay Road) We appreciate the time and efforts so many of you have put into the interview and focus group process over the past nine months. Please RSVP to Rex Holzemer at 348-3456 by Thursday, June 18, 1998, regarding which meeting you plan to attend. Thanks! Sincerely, Kathy Lueckert Steve Mielke James Hurm Asst. City Manager City Manager City Manager City of Plymouth City of Hopkins City of Shorewood Patrick Wussow Rex Holzemer City Manager Principal Administrative Assistant City of Tonka Bay Hennepin County Administration Hennepin County Administration A 2303 Hennepin County Government Center Recycled Paper Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0233 (612) 348-7574 FAX (612) 348-8228 TDD (612) 348-7367 -F_ib REPORT ON FOCUS GROUPS CONDUCTED Coordinating Western Hennepin County Human Services . today's urban leadership demands advanced skills: inventive collaborations, regional alliances, outreach to neighborhoods and sensitivity in such complex areas as police and schools. —Neal R. Peirce, national columnist on state and local affairs BACKGROUND The purpose of this project is to discover how to best assess needs and coordinate human services that effectively and efficiently serve the residents in the 25 communities of western Hennepin County. Also, the purpose is to build community ownership of a structure for meeting those needs. The project evolved from informal discussions involving Hennepin County administration and officials from the cities of Hopkins, Plymouth, Shorewood, St. Louis Park and Tonka Bay. They became a city -county working on how human services needs could be met appropriately following the demise of Suburban Alliance, one of three suburban human services councils in Hennepin County. The first step in the project was to learn about approaches for coordinating and delivering human services. More than 120 telephone interviews were conducted: The interviews were with Hennepin County commissioners representing the western suburbs, elected and appointed officials from the municipalities, staff from the cities, staff of provider agencies, school district officials, members of faith communities, citizen volunteers and recipients. In the second step, the city -county working group reviewed the data and developed a draft model that would assess current and future human service needs, promote coordination of services, improve communications, maintain accountability, and encourage joint decision-making. This model was presented to five focus groups. The third step was to conduct five focus groups. Seventy-one people participated. With some differences, the information gathered was quite consistent. Eleven major themes emerged from this information and they are summarized below, as are recommendations from the city -county working group on how to develop this effort. MAJOR THEMES Suburban Alliance There was concern that this might be another Suburban Alliance, where citizen participation was lost. As one participant put it: same old, same old. Suburban Alliance, however, could step back and see the bigger picture, it could advocate for emergency service dollars, and it could make comments to the County. These aspects are still needed. z - ib Geography of the Area Many recognized the need to keep a regional focus. When it comes to organizing, however, smaller geographical areas were stressed by many. It was recognized that municipal boundaries don't match school districts, and that makes organizing difficult. Similarly, providers have overlapping territories. Many saw the need for perhaps more than one planning effort because people identify on a sub -region basis. The needs are different in different areas. In addition, parts of the region, such as the smaller municipalities bordering Wright County, go unrecognized to the point where Wright county provides services in Hennepin County. Role of the County There are very strong feelings that this could be too County -centered. Flexibility might, therefore, be lost as the County focuses on accountability within planning, contracting, etc. Having clout with the County would be difficult also. Some felt planning and coordination have historically not been well supported. At the same time, the county has the greatest access to data and is in the best position to do data gathering and analysis as well as coordinate planning and technical assistance. This assistance, however, should not be located downtown. Measurement/Accountability Some said they were tired of outcome -based services, especially when trying to measure something like information and referral. At the same time, many responded that the outcomes are needed; greater accountability is wanted. A clear mission is crucial. Outcomes must focus on the needs of the recipients and not make agencies look good. How services are organized should follow the desired measurable goals. The collaborations and the providers should serve the outcomes based on community needs. The whole emphasis should be on being responsive to individuals and families. The data should show the impact on the people. Too many people fall though the cracks. Have providers be responsible for what they're given and what they do, but not for demonstrating need. Accountability for meeting needs and providing services should rest with the community. Right now, providers are responsible to the County, and what is expected varies based on what different commissioners want. Participation Many people are worn out. Different and expanded players are needed. Greater representation from recipients, communities of color, and low income people is needed. Participation by local communities and school districts is very important, as is by agencies. Both citizen input and agency cooperation are crucial, but perhaps they are separate efforts. Functions Needed Regional planning, research and coordination is very important. All of this needs to come together in one visible access point for information. What's out there, including needs and best practices, should be known and communicated, communicated, communicated in user friendly ways. 3 2. Community collaborative uses data to prioritize needs, establish outcomes, and determine measures. 3. Community collaborative determines action plan to allocate resources that meet community needs 4. Community implements plans 5. Community evaluates outcomes and revises community indices, priorities, outcomes and measures County: provides technical assistance to refocus or form collaboratives as needed in a community; Community: existing collaboratives expand focus and broaden membership, or new collaboratives are formed to look at broader community issues. County: works in partnership with the community; Community: establishes broad base support in partnership with the County. County: contracts with service providers in concert with community -set outcomes and priorities, channeling resources to the greatest extent possible; Community: integrates services and oversees providers according to community plan and County contracts. County: services provided are measured against community - established outcomes and measures for accountability reports and best practices analysis; Community: community determines effectiveness in partnership with county and quickly makes adjustments to meet community needs; community reports to all community constituencies including cities and school districts. 5 Each community has broad representation from the municipality, school district[s], service providers, faith communities, businesses, service recipients and the County. The focus in each community is on outcomes. Greater likelihood of community support since community determines what are its highest priority needs and focuses resources toward meeting those needs. Better utilization of resources given ever increasing demand, making best use of County and community strengths Greater assurance that community residents benefit from the services, and that the community, overall, will be a better place to live and work; learnings can be shared between communities to strengthen cost/benefit analysis of programs and services. Gray Freshwater Center Hwys.15 & 19, Navarre 2500 Shadywood Road Excelsior, MN 55331-9578 Phone: (612) 471-0590 Fax: (612) 471-0682 Email: admin@minnehahacreek.org Web Site: www.minnehahacreek.org Board of Managers Pamela G. Blixt James Calkins Lance Fisher Monica Gross Thomas W. LaBounty Thomas Maple, Jr. Malcolm Reid District Office: Diane P. Lynch District Administrator Printed on recycled paper containing at least 30% post consumer waste. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District; , r Improving Quality of Water, Quality of Life MEMORANDUM DATE: May 29, 1998 TO: Mayor Tierney & Manager Johnson FROM: Diane Lynch District Administrator RE: Board Liaisons is: Jim Calkins le Phone # 624-9231 The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District would like to. enhance communications with all of our member cities and townships. As a result of several meetings with cities, the Board decided on May 14 to assign a manager (liaison) to each of our member cities and townships. The liaison is supposed to establish a relationship or enhance an existing working relationship with a public official representing the assigned city or township. In addition: *The manager (liaison) assigned is the only Board representative to the city or township authorized to represent the Board, unless the Board determines it is in the best interests of the District to involve another/other manager(s) •It is the responsibility of the liaison to represent the Board accurately regarding Board action or the status of Board activities *When speaking on his/her own behalf, the liaison must make it clear that she/he represents only one point of view on Board matters and does not have the authority to make promises regarding future Board action •The liaison is supposed to communicate by phone and personal visits to the each city or township at least quarterly, in order to provide information on specific concerns and to mutually provide updates regarding activities that affect both entities *In addition, it is the liaison's responsibility to keep the MCWD Board and staff informed regarding township issues and concerns The Board requests that your city pass a resolution or complete another form of authorization to appoint a public official to interface with the liaison. In addition, please assign a staff person to be the official liaison with District staff. If possible, we'd like the name of the public official and staff liaisons by June 19, 1998. If you have any questions, please contact me at 612-471-0590. Thank you! Dear Joy, Nilfisk-Advance, Inc., (formerly Advance Machine Company), based in Plymouth, is one of only ten Minnesota businesses selected as a Minnesota Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MNSHARP) site by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation Unit. We're very proud of this achievement and invite you to celebrate with us at a flag - raising ceremony at our site on Thursday, June 18, at 11:00 a.m. We will be presented with the MNSHARP flag.po several certificates. You are invited to join us for refreshments in the Training Room in Building 1 following the presentation. The MNSHARP program is designed to help employers maintain safe workplaces and thereby reduce employee injuries and illnesses. Here are just some of the improvements we've made that led to the award: • Inspected and upgraded all plant devises • Identified proper tooling needs • Installed extensive machine guarding and railings • Updated electrical systems Our efforts have resulted in 19 percent fewer injuries in 1997 than in the previous year. Nilfisk-Advance manufactures and markets more than 100 different models of floor cleaning and maintenance equipment. We are committed to taking a proactive approach regarding all safety issues. We would be honored if you would join us in celebration of our accomplishment. Please call me at 745-3719 by June 16, 1998, to RSVP. Sincerely, AL� Y w, 4-., 021! Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. M 14600 21.E Avenue North Plymouth, MN 66447-3408 !. ar www.mn.nilfisk-advance.com 9 Lois Kiobuchar Health and Safety Manager Phone: 612-746-3719 '� "• �' Fax: 612-746-3866 e-mail:-advance.com Mayor Joy Tierney . ; �-•,.,, 4 . 3400 Plymouth Blvd. c�, ✓�0 Plymouth, MN 55447 Date: June 1, 1998 Dear Joy, Nilfisk-Advance, Inc., (formerly Advance Machine Company), based in Plymouth, is one of only ten Minnesota businesses selected as a Minnesota Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MNSHARP) site by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation Unit. We're very proud of this achievement and invite you to celebrate with us at a flag - raising ceremony at our site on Thursday, June 18, at 11:00 a.m. We will be presented with the MNSHARP flag.po several certificates. You are invited to join us for refreshments in the Training Room in Building 1 following the presentation. The MNSHARP program is designed to help employers maintain safe workplaces and thereby reduce employee injuries and illnesses. Here are just some of the improvements we've made that led to the award: • Inspected and upgraded all plant devises • Identified proper tooling needs • Installed extensive machine guarding and railings • Updated electrical systems Our efforts have resulted in 19 percent fewer injuries in 1997 than in the previous year. Nilfisk-Advance manufactures and markets more than 100 different models of floor cleaning and maintenance equipment. We are committed to taking a proactive approach regarding all safety issues. We would be honored if you would join us in celebration of our accomplishment. Please call me at 745-3719 by June 16, 1998, to RSVP. Sincerely, AL� Y w, 4-., 021! WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER 997 ANNUAL REPORT �C�_z J 4 FIFTEEN YEARS OF RESOLVING DISPUTES FOR RESIDENTS OF Bloomington-Corcoran-Deephaven-Delano-Eden Prairie -Edina -Excelsior - Golden Valley -Greenfield -Greenwood -Hamel -Hopkins -Independence -Long Lake -Loretto -Maple Plain -Medicine Lake -Medina -Minnetonka -Minnetonka Beach-Minnetrista-Mound-Orono-Plymouth-Richfield-Rockford-Shorewood- Spring Park -St. Bonifacius-St. Louis Park -Tonka Bay -Wayzata -Woodland Also now accepting cases from cities such as Chanhassen -Chaska -Prior Lake -Savage -Shakopee and Apple Valley -Burnsville -Lakeville -Rosemount COMMUNITY MEDIATION Community mediation offers constructive processes for resolving differences and conflicts between individuals, groups, and organizations. It is an alternative to avoidance, destructive confrontation, prolonged litigation or violence. It gives people in conflict an opportunity to take responsibility for the resolution of their dispute and control of the outcome. Community mediation is designed to preserve individual interests while strengthening relationships and building connections between people and groups, and create processes that make communities work for all of us. ************************************************************************************* WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER: FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE WSMC has provided fifteen years of conflict resolution services to individuals, families, neighbors, government agencies, businesses, community and professional organizations through the exceptional efforts of dedicated volunteers and Board of Directors. In 1997, activities have included meetings with doctors from Creekside Family Physicians; participating in the South and West Hennepin Welfare to Work Committees, attending meetings of the Restorative Justice Services Coalition; providing mediators for a pilot program at Conciliation Court at the Hennepin County Government Center: served on the Board of the Minnesota Association of Mediators and the Board began working on strategic planning. The Board Vice -Chair and the Executive Director attended the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution Conference in Florida in September. Inservice trainings available to mediators included "Victim Sensitivity": "Domestic Violence Issues": "Facilitation", "Skills and Strategies for Caucus and Impasse". "Disc Personality Profile": "Mcdiation/Arbitration": as well as training by Family Court for visitation/expediting cases. We are grateful to our funders: the State of Minnesota: Hennepin County Courts: St. Louis Park: Minnetonka: Hopkins: Edina: Bloomington: Richfield: Eden Prairie: Plymouth: and the McKnight Foundation. Special recognition and gratitude also goes to the volunteer mediators who so willingly give of their time and efforts to resolve disputes with professionalism and creativity. Our statistics show 596 mediated or conciliated cases in 1997 out of a total of 657 cases (89. 1%). ************************************************************************************* MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of WSMC is to provide community- based mediation services using trained volunteer mediators to resolve conflicts, concerns and disputes between people as they interact with families, neighborhoods, businesses and government. WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER CASE ACTIVITY SUMMARY REPORTING PERIOD I/I/97-12/31/97 1- ! e NUMBER OF CASES ADULT --- --- JUVENILETOTAL ------------- 4R9 A. Cases Pcndieg al Beginning of Period ll 21 --------- 21 B. Cases Opened During Period 593 -- 64 _ 1x57 C. Cases Worked During Pcriod (A +B) 593 -_-85-- -_ 679-- D. Cases Closed During Period - 5}{-t-- --- 77-- 661 17. Cases Pending al Close of Period (C -D) �� K -- 17 CASE DISPOSITIONS (Cases Closed This Period Mcdialcd/Agrccmenl Rcachcd REFERRAL ____42X -- 61 4R9 Mcdialcd/No Agrecmcel Rcachcd ?t5- - 1 - -- - 86 Coecilialcd/lndcpcndcnlly Resolved 16 ---4- --- 20 Mcdialcd/Arbifraied1- _- 3(1/72 NA Il)2 TOTAL MEDIATED/CONCILIATED 530 66 590 IP Failcd to Appear I o - 13 OP Failed to Appcar _ --_ 11-- - 2 2- I1) Rcfescd 2-- —S— 7 OP Refused -- 24 t1 24 Bolh parlics refused 2 It — 2 - IP Ncvcr Rcspondcd _ 1_ I(1 3 -- OP Ncvcr Rcspondcd - 21 —2 —2_ Neighbor Neither Party Rcspondcd _ 3 9 _23_ TOTAL ALL CASES _ 584— -77— 661 _6611 REFERRAL SOURCES (Cases Opened 'This Period) Scl f 39 1 411 Third Parly5-- Coiu-I -- Honsieg Court 404 _ NA-- - 404 --- CC Flycr/CC Medialcd on Sile _- 3(1/72 NA Il)2 Police Deparlment 12 --13 Governmcnl -_-IR_ 11 - 13 School/Communily Agcnc.N --I Operation do Novo __NA.__ _—Iq_- TOTAL ALL REFERRALS -593- _00— -64— _G(1_ -657- TYPES OF CASES (Cases opened (his period): ADULT JUVENILE III Is. -13es./Bis. -Cons. 17/x2-- Ass:ndl I(1 Cify / Resident --' Arson -- 2-_ Neighbor _ 40 Mal. Mischf. 9 Employer / U.mplo.Nce _ x Thcfl 22 Human Rights - 3 - Truancy -- 0 Landlord / Tcnaiw Vandalism IR -- Housing Conn -1n1 - Infra-f►mih — 3 --Of her111 Other --1) - Inlra-liueih ------ _9 Total Juv. 64 Co -Parceling -- 11 — - Posl-Divorce 4 - TOTAL Olhcr 14-- ADULT & Total Adelt Cases -593- JUVENILE: 657 TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL PARTIES SERVED THIS PERIOD (Cases Opened): ADULT JUVENILE TOTAL IN CAS ES _ 1856- 2099 REFERRALS / INFO ONLY _243 232_ TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SERVED THIS PERIOD _ 2331 VISITATION EXPEDITING T ie The West Suburban Mediation Center has been mediating issues of co -parenting for several years. Some of our mediators have had thirty hours of basic mediation training and forty hours of post -divorce training in order to qualify to mediate these cases. Recently, the Hennepin Family Court asked the Center to consider referrals from the Court to do visitation/expediting. The Center is now on the Family Court roster to be considered as a mediation/expediting provider. To qualify to do these cases, the mediators who have already had the above training have had to take a six hour training regarding domestic abuse issues. Visitation and visitation/expediting are similar except in visitation mediations, the parents have agreed to meet to reach an agreement on the issues without involving a court process. Visitation/expediting is ordered by the Family Court per the Visitation Expeditor Statute 518.1751. The purpose of a visitation expeditor is to resolve visitation disputes by enforcing, interpreting, clarifying, and addressing circumstances not specifically addressed by an existing visitation order, and, if appropriate, to make a determination as to whether the existing visitation order has been violated. A visitation expeditor may be appointed to resolve a one-time dispute or to provide ongoing visitation dispute resolution s� services. x : „<, y.. A visitation expeditor is a neutral person resolve visitation disputes. A visitation expeditor s facilitating negotiations between the parties to pro. dispute cannot be resolved by an agreement of the resolving the dispute. I# I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II 5d 4: CITY OF PLYMOUTI+ For Immediate Release June 3, 1998 Contact: Eric Blank, 509-5201 Two City of Plymouth Parks to Open with Celebrations on Saturday, June 13 On Sat., June 13, the public is invited to celebrate the official openings of two City of Plymouth parks — a neighborhood park and a major city park. Three Ponds Park, a neighborhood park at 54`h and Union Terrace Lane, will open with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. After the Three Ponds Park opening, West Medicine Lake Park will be officially opened with a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. West Medicine Lake Park is a large city park that was recently renovated and expanded along the shore of Medicine Lake. It is located at 1920 West Medicine Lake Rd. Both events will include entertainment and refreshments. The official unveiling of West Medicine Lake Park will provide Plymouth residents with a chance to see the significant changes that have transformed it into one of Plymouth's premier city parks. The new park includes natural areas, playground, basketball, swimming beach, fishing, volleyball, trails, open air picnic shelters and off-road parking. Stomp N' Dixie will perform at the West Medicine Lake opening from 10:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The band will perform on Plymouth's new showmobile, a portable stage which the City recently purchased. Three Ponds Park offers an open air picnic shelter, trails, playground and fishing. -30- PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 - TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 G)... www.d.plymouth.mmus r?r'June 3, 1998 ITY C)F PLYMOUTR Dear Resident, 1 am very pleased to Invite you to participate In the ribbon cutting ceremony of Three Pbnds Park, on ,Saturday morning, June 13, with the Mayor, Qty- Council and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. We Will begin serving juice and rolls at 9 a.m. and will curt the ribbon at 9:.30. The construction of Three Plonds Park during the last two years has seen an exciting event, and we hope that you will celebrate with us the offidal opening and dedication of the park. We look forward to seeing you and your family on Saturday, the 13th. sincerely, 9 �,�o Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EBinp Park And Recreation Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard • Plymouth. Minnesota 55447 • Telephone (612) 509-5200 June 3, 1998 Dear Resident, rRA 2 I 'CITY O� PLYMOUTR I am very pleased to Invite you to participate In the grand dedication of West Medicine Lake Park, on Saturday morning, June 13, with the Mayor, City Council and Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. Musical entertainment will begin at 10:45 on the Citys new portable stage. The ribbon cutting ceremony will commence at 11:30. Additional music will run until approximately 12:30 p.m. The lifeguards will officially open the beach that morning, and we will be serving juice and cookies to guests In the park that day. The redevelopment of the park has been a long time in the making. We hope that you will come and join us that morning and celebrate the re- dedication of West Medicine Lake Park. Sincerely, &Y-." 'by"< Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EBinp Park And Recreation Department 3400 Plymouth Boulevard ■ Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 - Telephone (612) 509-5200 P�y�varH�frw�rr�y RIDER ALERT CONSTRUCTION ON T.H. 169 As you are painfully aware, construction has begun on T.H. 169 north of I-394 to improve the road surface. This construction is scheduled to continue throughout most of the summer, resulting in added congestion and delays for buses and cars alike. One positive aspect of the construction is the addition of bus shoulder lanes, at the request of the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Metrolink, between 36th Avenue North and T.H. 55 through a cost sharing arrangement between MnDOT and Plymouth Metrolink. When the construction is complete these bus shoulder lanes will provide a significant transit advantage for riders of Plymouth Metrolink. Transit supervisors from Metro Transit have been assisting Plymouth Metrolink in determining possible alternate routes for buses during the construction period. Unfortunately, no feasible alternate route is available at this time. All possible alternatives are as congested as T.H. 169 due to vehicles attempting to bypass the construction. For now buses will continue to run on T.H. 169 until a viable alternate route becomes available. Ifthe delays brought about by the construction on T.H. 169 create a timing problem for you we suggest you consider taking an earlier or later bus to avoid the most congested rush hour tunes. If timing is not a problem we suggest you find a good book to read. Plymouth Metrolink and the Metro Transit supervisors will continue to monitor alternate routes throughout the construction period. If a viable alternative opens up (and allows for actual time savings) we will make an adjustment to the route. In the meantime we ask for your patience and understanding. Keep in mind that the end result of the construction will be a quicker and more convenient bus ride. If you have any questions please call Plymouth Metrolink at 509-5521. Thank you. Plymouth Ntetrolirt - 3400 Plymouth Boulevard -Plymouth, NiN 55447-1482 Fax 612.509.5510- Website www.ci.plymouth.mn.us - Phone 612.509.5521 Services: Perak Expr ;s, Reverse Commute, Plymouth Rider, and Dial -A -Ride 40, Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% post -consumer waste fiber. WAYZATA/PLYMOUTH AREA CHEMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION 600 RICE STREET • WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 • 612/473-0234 ' ._; ; / tet-,�c1k NOTE DATE CORREC ~` Meeting Notice �y Friday, June 12, 1998 7:00 A.M. e. Wayzata School Administration Bldg. Conference Room 210 County Road 101 North Plymouth, MN A. Introductions S. Review and accept/amend minutes - Secretary C. Treasurer's Report D. Co -Chair for next year E. Public Safety Update Tim Craig F. Article Information G. College Update H. Year -End School Report Gary Judy 1. Youth Access Information NEXT MEETING -Friday, September. 11 1998 7:00 a.m. at Wa zata School Administration Building �j PLEASE DON'T 00 NOTHING June 4, 1998 Mr. Garth Landefeld Metroquip 2340 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Metroquip,2340 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth Site ID#: LEAK00011341 Dear Mr. Landefeld: Notice of Release The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been informed that a release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities which you own and/or operate. We appreciate your timely notification so this site can be handled in an efficient manner. Legal Obligations Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release, investigate the release and, if necessary, clean up the release. A person is considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release, unless specifically exempted under the law. If you believe that you are not legally responsible for this storage tank release, please contact the project manager listed below. If you are not legally responsible for the release, but hold legal or equitable title to the property where the release occurred, you may volunteer to take corrective action. Responsible persons and volunteers who take corrective action may be eligible for reimbursement for a major portion of the costs of corrective action. The legislature has established the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Account to reimburse responsible persons and volunteers. The account is administered by the Petro Board which is part of the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Final decisions regarding the amount of reimbursement are made by the Petro Board. All questions about eligibility and reimbursement should be directed to the Petrofund staff at 612/297-1119 or 612/297-4203. Request to Take Corrective Action The MPCA staff requests that you take steps to investigate and, if necessary, clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed MPCA fact sheets. The site investigation must fully define the extent and magnitude of the soil and/or ground water contamination caused by the release. A report (excavation report and/or remedial investigation/corrective action design (RI/CAD)) which details the results of the investigation or concludes that excavation was sufficient to clean up the release must be submitted to this office within 10 months of the date of this letter. Please refer to MPCA fact sheets for information pertaining to the amount of work needed at the petroleum release site(s). 520 Lafayette Rd. N.; St. Paul, MN 55155-4194; (612) 296-6300 (Voice); (612)282-5332 (TTY) Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on recycled paper containing at least 20% fibers from paper recycled by consumers. I , Mr. Garth Landefeld Page 2 June 4, 1998 Sites with free product (free-floating petroleum), drinking water supply impacts, surface water impacts, indoor vapor impacts, fire or explosion hazards, or ground water impacts which pose a significant threat to public health or the environment, are considered high priority for staff review. If one or more of these situations apply to your site, an RUCAD report must be submitted within 90 days. In addition, if you know or discover that there is free -product from a well, excavation, or borehole, you must notify the MPCA within 24 hours and IMMEDIATELY begin interim free product recovery. If you have not already done so, the MPCA recommends that you hire a qualified consulting firm registered with the Petrofund staff that has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and in proposing and implementing appropriate corrective actions. A list of registered contractors and consultants is available from the Petrofund staff. The MPCA reserves the right to reject proposed corrective actions if the requirements of the site investigation have not been fulfilled. Please note that, under Minn. R. 2890 (Supp. 1997), you must solicit a minimum of two competitive proposals on a form prescribed by the Petro Board to ensure that the consulting costs are reasonable. Questions about bidding requirements should be directed to Petrofund staff. Required Response MPCA staff requests a response to this letter within 30 days. Please tell us whether you intend to proceed with the requested work. If you do not respond within this time frame, the MPCA staff will assume that you do not intend to comply, in which case the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner may result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board, See Minn. R. 2890 (Supp. 1.997). The enclosed fact sheets will provide you with the information necessary to complete a successful investigation and cleanup. If you have any questions concerning this letter or need additional information, please contact me at 612/297-8582. Please reference the above LEAK # in all correspondence. If you are calling long distance, you may reach the MPCA St. Paul office by calling 1/800/657-3864. Sincerely, Kathryn Serier ,,Project Manager Cleanup Unit fI Tanks and Emergency Response Section KAS:lh Enclosures cc: Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk, Plymouth Richard Kline, Fire Chief, Plymouth Greg Lie, Hennepin County Solid Waste Officer Eric Liestman, Dahl and Associates, St. Paul CITY OF PLYMOUTR For Immediate Release June 4, 1998 Contact: Mary Bisek, 509-5220 Plymouth Park and Recreation Department earns three awards of excellence Three innovative community projects earned the City of Plymouth Park and Recreation Department Awards of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, a statewide professional association. Plymouth was recognized for collaborations that yielded a community recreation facility, nature/education area and a learning experience for young people. "It's an honor to be recognized by our peers — particularly for three projects that we believe really added to the community," said Recreation Superintendent Mary Bisek. The projects were: • Development of the Elm Creek Nature Area; 0 Sponsorship of the Boat Project; and • Construction of the Plymouth Life Time Recreation Center. Elm Creek Nature Area - A newly established nature area that is also serving as a learning lab for students in the Wayzata School District earned one of the three awards of excellence. The nature area, developed as a joint effort of the City of Plymouth and School District, is located next to the new Wayzata High School in northwest Plymouth. It includes an area of high quality woods and wetlands. By developing this area, the City and School District enhanced the habitat for wild life and provided an educational opportunity. The City, with the help of students: • Established a native plant buffer along the wetland; • Hosted a Native American wild rice planting ceremony; PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 ® � �° www.d.plymouth.mn.us fi-lA Reforested tree and shrub plantings to increase the size of the forest and biodiversity; and • Removed buckthorn to help control invasive exotic plant species. "The incorporation of the multi -cultural, as well as multi -disciplinary aspects of the nature area project have given students a better understanding of their environment and how they are a vital part of the ecosystem," said Parks Superintendent Mark Peterson. Boat Building Project - Last summer, the Park and Recreation Department joined forces with Honeywell, Cargill, and nonprofit organizations on the boat building project. The project brought together teens and adult volunteers to build two wooden boats under the direction of the Urban Boat Builders. The teens met twice a week for three months to work on the boats. "This project really had a sense of community to it as we came together in support of our youth," said Bisek. The teens involved learned many things. "The youth learned a variety of skills ranging from math and carpentry to commitment, dependability and goal setting. A huge benefit was the teamwork and strong relationships with caring adults that took shape. Self-confidence, friendship and a better understanding of themselves and each other were all built along with the boats," Bisek said. Plymouth Life Time Recreation Center - This 210,000 square foot recreation facility, located at 3600 Plymouth Blvd., brought together the City of Plymouth, Wayzata School District and Life Time Fitness — earning Plymouth the third award. The Recreation Center consists of a city -owned and operated two sheet ice arena as well a private health club. The health club includes a gymnasium with rock climbing wall, racquetball courts, childcare center, over 200 pieces of fitness equipment, eight lane competitive pool, an indoor leisure pool with two waterslides and an outdoor pool with two water slides. Plymouth residents need not be health club members to use the facility. For a daily fee of $3 to $8, city and school district residents can use the club facilities. "The project is unique because, to the best of our knowledge, it is the first fully integrated public/private collaboration in the country," said Park and Recreation Director Eric Blank. The concept T- I\ is also applicable to other communities, according to Blank. "This joint project format is a me' od that v other communities can use if either they choose not to own and operate their own recreation center or they do not have the funding to do it on their own. It's an alternative that provides first class, publicly accessible facilities," he added. { WPACHC MAY 81 1998 MINUTES Members Present:_M a Anderson, Pat Boris, Craig Gerdes,- Dave Hadden, Jeyn Hofacker,Judy Hanson, Judy Hoover, Lydia Kihm, Jan LaBreche, Mandy Little, Tim McCarthy, Bill Nelson, Lisa Nelson, Gary Swedborg Student Guests, Members of WHS Leadership Group: Angie Feneis, Kelly Gale, Jenny Leverentz, Mark Wherry. Judy Hanson chaired the meeting. The minutes of the April 10, 19% meeting were approved as mailed. K-12 Prevention Update The Leadership Group (WHS students committed to a chemically -free lifestyle) was introduced and presented plans for pre -Prom activities: a wrecked car outside WHS as a visual, Tom Brockway on Newsbreak, posters in the halls, and safety cards in prom rental clothes and flowers. The Leadership Group is growing at the school and Judy expects to be taking nearly 50 students on a training retreat in the near future. Membership is by application, interview and teacher recommendation. Judy also reported that the Total Health Curriculum is being introduced in to elementary and middle schools for next year. The School Board has also been updated. Lydia Kihm reported that the Foundation for Health System- Minnesota is sponsoring a Youth Jam cosponsored by MADD for next fall. It is aimed at teaching and re -reinforcing chemically free choices to high school students. Public Safety Craig Gerdes reported that of 50 compliance checks done in Plymouth, there were NO off -sale failures, and six noncompliances in on sale establishments. This represents a considerable improvement. Craig was also featured on a WCCO radio interview in which he discussed what can be done to help keep kids chemically free. As a result of that interview he received calls asking about his letter mailed to all seniors about assuming adult responsibility for safety, and a call about criteria for safe party scholarships. College Update Dave Hadden reminded the Council that students who have completed treatment often benefit from chemically free house on campus, and that more are being built. The Council also noted difficulties assimilating more troubled students from local half -way houses into mainstream student life in the high school and middle schools. Many of these students need help with basic study skills and well as general support. Treasurer Report We currently have a balance of $3,192.97, but owe $1,000 immediately to WHS for the chemically -free prom party scholarships. ACTION ITEM: A motion was approved to switch our account to Anchor Bank starting immediately. Other Bill Nelson was commended for his very personal account of his daughter's brush with death at the hands of a drunk driver, and his plea for community action and supportfoi a-saferptace focus all. We hope his -article; which appeared in the Wayzata Lions Club Newsletter, can find a wider audience. Tim McCarthy reminded the Council that each member will be asked to write an article for WPACHC's new standing column in the Sun Sailor. Details of the articles will be available at our next meeting, June 12, 1998. 6 v DRAFT CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 26, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners John Stoebner, Kim Koehnen, Roger Berkowitz, Jeff Thompson (arrived at 7:57 p.m.) and Bob Stein MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Allen Ribbe STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barb Senness, Planners John Rask, Kendra Lindahl, 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: Commissioner Koehnen requested that the word "London" be changed to "Great Britain" on Page 95 of the May 12, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes. MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of the May 5, 1998 and May 12, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. (Commissioner Berkowitz abstained.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A. ERIC AND TINA GUSTAFSON (98071) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Eric and Tina Gustafson for Variances for building setback, driveway setback, impervious surface coverage and redevelopment of a non -conforming lot to allow construction of a new home and detached garage at 1505 Evergreen Lane North. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz recommending approval of a Variance request for Eric and Tina Gustafson for property DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page #101 located at 1505 Evergreen Lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes unanimously. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. BREWFARM CONCEPTS, INC. (98027) MOTION approved Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by BrewFarm Concepts, Inc. for Rezoning from CC -R (City Center Retail) to CC -RE (City Center Retail Entertainment), Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variances for a freestanding restaurant with liquor and office building to be located on the west side of Plymouth Boulevard between 34' and 35`h Avenue. Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the May 19, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Koehnen asked where the regional pond is located. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that it is located just off of Highway 55 as you turn onto Plymouth Boulevard. Chairman Stulberg introduced David Anderson, the petitioner. Mr. Anderson stated he would be available for questions. Chairman Stulberg asked about the structure on the top of the building, and if the project would move forward if the element is not approved. Mr. Anderson explained that the project would still move forward, but the element provides character to the building. The structure is functional, as it opens up and allows light in. Chairman Stulberg asked what would happen if they don't get approval for a liquor license. Mr. Anderson replied that the project wouldn't move forward. Commissioner Stoebner asked if the petitioner agrees with all the other conditions listed in the resolution. Mr. Anderson stated that he concurs with the resolutions except for Condition #12 pertaining to the topmost element of the building. He said that removing the element won't drastically alter the design, but it takes away from his concept, and without it, it would look like a box. The element reflects the agricultural heritage of Plymouth. Commissioner Koehnen asked what the top element symbolizes. Mr. Anderson stated the concept for the brew pub restaurant is a farm theme. Mr. Anderson said that he lives in Plymouth on a hobby farm and wanted to promote the farm theme for his business. Commissioner Stein commented that the parking on the south side of the building is very awkward. Mr. Darren Lazan of Landform Engineering, representing the DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page #102 petitioner agreed that the configuration is awkward. He said that other alternatives were looked at, but unfortunately, because of accessibility requirements, they need access back to that corner of the site, which leaves a dead zone that can't be overcome. Mr. Lazan stated they would like to put some of the green space back in to the corner area if there are any other alternatives that meet the code requirements for the 65 -foot turning radius. City Engineer Faulkner commented that if the Site Plan was modified, it would have to be verified by the Engineering Department. Mr. Lazan said that according to current code, they need access to the east side of the building also. Mr. Jeffrey Rapp of Wilkus Architects, representing the petitioner, stated that they did go through numerous revisions on the entire project. He said that he is perplexed by the opposition to the topmost element, as the building is so subtle. Commissioner Stoebner asked if there is any problem with the height of the element, or is it just the look of it. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the height is at 46 feet, but under Ordinance standards, the element is allowed to exceed the 45 -foot standard. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code to classify certain land located on the west side of Plymouth Boulevard North of 34!' Avenue and the Findings of Fact for Rezoning of property located on the west side of Plymouth Boulevard north of 34' Avenue. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen recommending approval of a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variances for BrewFarms LLC for property located on the west side of Plymouth Boulevard between 34' and 35' Avenues. MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen to delete Condition #12 of the approving resolution. Commissioner Koehnen stated that unless she hears more about why the element does not meet City Center standards, she would be voting that the condition be deleted. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that staff looked at the overall character of the building, and came to the conclusion that the element does not reasonably conform with the City's design standards. She said that staff thinks more of it as a sign, and not a functional element. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page ##103 -V41.1 — Chairman Stulberg stated that the City spent many years doing the City Center Plan and staff has to come back to the Commission noting the standards and to ensure that there is conformity. Commissioner Berkowitz said that there is a difference with this element and signage for a typical fast foot restaurant. He said that the element provides more of signature of the business and not a typical chain establishment. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 4-1 Vote. (Commissioner Stein voted Nay.) Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. JANCO, INC. (98063) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Janco, Inc. for 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`h Avenue North. Planner Drill gave an overview of the May 20, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if there was a plan presented or discussed using RSF-1 zoning. Planner Drill replied negatively. He said that in order to meet the 110 foot minimum lot width requirement of RSF-1, at least two lots would need to be eliminated—one for each side of the proposed street. That would put the development under two dwelling units per acre. Commissioner Stein asked if that would that be true for platting of the entire site. Planner Drill replied affirmatively. Director Hurlburt noted that most of the lots appear to be over 18,500 square feet. She said that essentially in the RSF-2 zoning, you are applying the lot width. The average lot area is more than the RSF-1 minimum. Commissioner Berkowitz asked how many lots are above 18,500 square feet. Planner Drill replied that 10 lots would contain over 18,500 square feet and four lots would contain less than 18,500 square feet. Director Hurlburt commented that under the old Ordinance, the site would likely have been developed under a Planned Unit Development (PUD). She said that some of the flexibility allowed under a PUD was put into the RSF-2 zoning district. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jake Enebak, the petitioner. Mr. Enebak stated that he concurred with the staff report and is available for questions. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page #104 s Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced a letter dated May 20, 1998 from Susan K. Wylie of 4915 Pineview Lane North opposing the rezoning. Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code to classify certain land located at the southeast comer of Schmidt Lake Road and Northwest Boulevard and the Findings of Fact for Rezoning of property located at the southeast comer of Schmidt Lake Road and Northwest Boulevard. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen recommending approval of a Preliminary Plat for Janco, Inc. for Bridgid Glenn Addition located southeast of Schmidt Lake Road and Northwest Boulevard. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. C. AMOCO OIL COMPANY & NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY (98064) & (98066) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Amoco Oil Company and National Tire and Battery for a Conditional Use Permits, Site Plans, and Variances 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 County Road 6. Planner Rask gave an overview of the May 21, 1998 staff report. Planner Rask noted that Condition #5 on the approving resolution for National Tire and Battery should say "pylon sign" instead of "monument sign." Commissioner Koehnen asked if the placement of the two establishments were set previously under the original approval for the site. Planner Rask replied affirmatively, but that the parking has been reconfigured. Director Hurlburt commented that when the Home Depot site was reviewed, no tenants were named. She said that Amoco is located on the corner because it is more convenient for access in and out of the site. Chairman Stulberg introduced Linda Fisher, representing the petitioners. Ms. Fisher presented artist renderings of the Amoco Station, National Tire and Battery store, Site Plan, shared pylon sign, and the monument sign. She said that the variance for the shared sign is because of size, not height. Ms. Fisher said that it is important to look at the various trade-offs for the sign package as a whole. They are requesting close to 290 square feet less than what is allowed by the ordinance for wall signage. Ms. Fisher stated that the petitioners concur with the conditions listed in the resolutions. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page #105 Commissioner Stein asked where the monument sign would be located as there were two different plans in the packet. Planner Rask stated that the correct location is south of the gas pump aisle, as indicated on page A1.2 of the plans. 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 a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permits, and Sign Variance for Amoco Oil Company for property located north of County Road 6 and west of Annapolis Lane. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. (Commissioner Thompson abstained due to missing part of the presentation.) MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a Site Plan, Conditional Us Permits, and Variances for National Tire and Battery for property located north of County Road 6 and east of I- 494. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. (Commissioner Thompson abstained due to missing part of the presentation.) D. GEM ENTERPRISES, INC. (98073) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by GEM Enterprises, Inc. for a 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. Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the May 22, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Stein asked if fabric and furniture uses would be allowed in the C-3 district. Planner Lindahl replied negatively - only in the C-4 district. Director Hurlburt said that C-3 is the highway commercial district. Chairman Stulberg asked staff where they came up with the definitions for variety and department store. Planner Lindahl replied from Webster's dictionary and the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. Chairman Stulberg asked if the 3,000 square feet maximum for book and stationary stores is an arbitrary number. Planner Lindahl stated that she called several businesses and didn't get a number over 2,000 square feet. The 3,000 square feet gives some additional room for expansion. Chairman Stulberg stated his concern that this would be the only classification in the Zoning Ordinance that has a square footage number attached to it. He said that things change, and revisions may have to be done to the DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page #106 square footage. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that not only would square footage need to be looked at, but the City would also have to stay current in the overall nature of the definitions. Chairman Stulberg asked if there would be a way to base it on a certain percentage of the overall square footage of the shopping center for the book and stationary use. Planner Lindahl stated that staff considered that alternative, but didn't think it was a workable solution. The current proposal is easier for applicants and staff to understand and enforce. Director Hurlburt commented that the only good way to handle this was to base it on size. She said the 3,000 square feet allows for extra space for storage, office and bathroom space. By limiting the size to 3,000 square feet, it doesn't attract large, chain -type stores. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jerry Kennedy, the petitioner. Mr. Kennedy stated that they anticipated problems with the C-2 zoning when the City did the city-wide rezoning in 1996. Mr. Kenneday said that because of the depth of the building; it doesn't allow cutting up for smaller uses; therefore, they have encountered leasing problems. Mr. Kennedy admitted that the picket fence sign on top of the building is less than desirable for leasing proposals. Mr. Kennedy commented that he originally applied to rezone the property to C-4, but there was an uproar with the neighbors, so he withdrew, and then applied for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment. Mr. Kennedy stated that they have recently leased 2,500 square feet of the vacant space. He said that the request for the fabric and carpet store requests could be disregarded, as these perspective tenants have gone elsewhere. Mr. Kennedy asked the Commission to consider a 5,000 square foot maximum for furniture and book store uses. Commissioner Stein asked the applicant what is being planned for the adjacent parcel. Mr. Kennedy replied that no plans would be made until they find out what impact County Road 73 going through will have on the parcel. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen recommending approval of an Ordinance amending the Plymouth City Code, by amending Chapter 21, C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and the Findings of Fact for amending Section 21005 (Definitions), Section 21460 (C-2, Neighborhood commercial) and Section 21470 (C-4, Community Commercial) of the Plymouth City Code. MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to change the square footage of the book store to 7,500 square feet. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page #107 Commissioner Stein said he would support 5,000 square feet, but not 7,500 square feet. Commissioner Thompson said that 3,000 square feet is too small, and the 7,500 square feet allows room for growth. Commissioner Koehnen commented that the applicant requested 5,000 square feet, which she would support. Commissioner Stoebner concurred with Commissioner Koehnen. Commissioners Thompson and Stoebner agreed to change the amendment to 5,000 square feet. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to add a new Subd. 24 for a specialty furniture store, with less than 5,000 square feet. Commissioner Thompson said that specialty furniture stores can be an important option for small strip centers. Commissioner Berkowitz said that specialty furniture store should be defined. Director Hurlburt stated that specialty furniture stores are more difficult to define, and staff would prefer a square footage rather than a new definition for a specialty store. Planning Supervisor Senness commented that the Commission has to decide what is a regional/community versus a neighborhood -oriented business. Director Hurlburt said that furniture tends to be large and needs more storage space and there would be large delivery trucks. Chairman Stulberg commented that he agrees that something should be allowed, but also knows that staff has to administer the uses. If you limit it to 5,000 square feet it is less of an administrative burden than defining a specialty store. Chairman Stulberg said if too many limitations are put on it, the center may not survive. Commissioner Stein said that there are many specialty shops less than 5,000 square feet, and doesn't feel that it needs to be limited. Planning Supervisor Senness said that it isn't necessarily the size of the shop that is the issue, but rather the draw for the establishment and the traffic and parking problems associated with it. She stated that the uses should be more oriented to the neighborhood regardless of the square footage. Commissioner Thompson stated that the Commission needs to look at the survival of centers, and he would like to see some flexibility. He said that he was comfortable with the specialty furniture label. Commissioner Koehnen commented that times, needs and uses have changed. She asked if "specialty" adds flexibility for staff. Chairman Stulberg commented that it DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page #108 adds confusion for staff. Director Hurlburt said it would be hard to interpret it. Chairman Stulberg said that it could be dealt with as a conditional use. Director Hurlburt replied that a conditional use is not discretionary, and staff has to prove that it isn't appropriate in a particular location. She said that you have to have specific conditions in mind to make it a conditional use. Commissioner Stoebner stated that he was comfortable with limiting it to 5,000 square feet and eliminating the "specialty" label. He commented that he thought the site should probably be rezoned to the C-4 district. Commissioner Berkowitz agreed with Commissioner Stoebner, but added that a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment not only affects this property, but all C-2 zoning. Commissioner Koehnen stated that since she is not sure of the implications at this time, she would vote no. Chairman Stulberg stated that the vote would be to add a new Subdivision for furniture store, with less than 5,000 square feet. Staff would renumber the subdivisions appropriately. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 4-2 Vote. (Commissioners Koehnen and Berkowitz voted Nay.) Chairman Stulberg suggested that before the item goes to the City Council, staff should contact two other places - the Minnesota Retail Merchants and the National Retail Merchants to talk about the definitions of variety and department to cover the intent. Commissioner Thompson concurred and stated that he was concerned with the variety store definition. Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. E. GEM ENTERPRISES, INC. (98082) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by GEM Enterprises, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to replace non -conforming sign fascia on Plymouth Center located at 11255 Highway 55. Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the May 22, 1998 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jerry Kennedy, the petitioner. Mr. Kennedy stated that the current sign makes the building look like a bowling alley, so it is in need of a change. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Page #109 1 b 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 Thompson recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Plymouth Center located at 11255 Highway 55. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Director Hurlburt reminded the Commission of the special meeting pertaining to the Comprehensive Plan to be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 30, 1998 in the public safety training room. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen to adjourn. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Meeting No. 70 Tuesday, March 10, 1998 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Martin Frank, Kathy Marshall, Bob Swanson, Chuck Woodruff Members Absent: David Shea, Terri Goodfellow -Heyer Others/Staff Shane Missaghi, Staff Present: Sandra M. Wallin Secretary Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Frank at 7:00 p.m. Review and Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Swanson, seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously agreed that the minutes of Meetings 68 and 69 be approved as corrected. Aqua Scaping Sub -Committee Report: After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Mr. Swanson and seconded by Mr. Woodruff and unanimously agreed that this Sub -Committee would be empowered to meet on March 18 at 7:15 a.m. to write a "request for funding" proposal for presentation to the City Council on March 27, 1998. Environmental Fair Sub -Committee Report: Ms. Marshall gave an overview of the progress on the fair to date. Mr. Missaghi agreed to fill out the form for the Committee's space at the fair and then send it in to the appropriate office. Items to be available at the Fair are as follows: Aqua scaping plan Fertilizer pamphlets PBEP newsletters A backdrop listing EQC activities Copies of the Water Resources Management Plan Mr. Missaghi agreed to contact the Sun Sailor regarding advertising for the Fair. Plymouth Business Environmental Partnership (PBEP): Mr. Missaghi summarized the activities of this group for the Committee indicating a general lack of enthusiasm for this effort from the community at large. It was decided that this agenda item would be tabled until the April meeting of the Committee. Schmidt Lake Neighborhood Initiative: A brochure being mailed out to all Schmidt Lake area residents was reviewed by Mr. Missaghi. It was the Committee's consensus that the brochure would be an excellent catalyst for drawing the Schmidt Lake area residents together to protect their lake. This mailing is scheduled to go out before the end of March. Phosphate Free Fertilizer Sale: It was determined that the Committee would again participate in the sale of fertilizer. The date for the sale is May 16. Mr. Swanson, Ms. Marshall and Mr. Martin volunteered to represent the Committee at the sale. The ongoing participation by the Committee in this sale was discussed at length. It was decided that more thought should go into advertising, methods of participation and involvement by the Committee in the future. Mr. Martin moved, it was seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously agreed that the fertilizer would be sold for $10.00 per bag and that $3.00 coupons would be distributed at the Environmental Fair allowing a discount on the fertilizer at point of purchase. Mr. Missaghi agreed to contact the Sun Sailor and talk to staff regarding the City Newsletter to request advertising space. Adjournment: Ms. Marshall moved, it was seconded by Mr. Woodruff and unanimously agreed that the meeting adjourn at 9:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Meeting No. 71 Tuesday, April 14,1998 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Martin Frank, Kathy Marshall, Bob Swanson, David Shea, Terri Goodfellow -Heyer and Chuck Woodruff Members Absent: Others/Staff Shane Missaghi, Staff Present: Sandra M. Walline Secretary . Ginney Black, City Council Representative Sally Strand, Bass Lake Association Representative Ron Bowen, Prairie Restorations, Inc. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Frank at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Frank at 7:00 p.m. after a scheduled and comprehensive tour of the Highway 55 site presently considered as appropriate for aquatic landscaping. Review and Approval of Minutes: There were no minutes to review. Minutes for last meeting and this meeting will be reviewed at our next meeting._ The meeting was devoted to discussion of the Aquatic Landscaping Plan proposed for the site on Highway 55. Of great value was information provided by representatives of Prairie Restorations, Inc. It was determined that a budget of $7,500 would provide a well-balanced development for Phase I (upland areas) of the landscaping project in question. It was further determined that a minimum budget of $12,500 would be needed for development of Phase II (wetland areas) of the project. It was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously agreed by the Committee that Mr. Missaghi prepare a written recommendation regarding the discussed development of the Highway 55 site including a request for City funds, for presentation to the City Council at their May 6th meeting. \\P1y_nt\ntdisk 1 \pw\Engineering\WTRQLTY\t,4M)TES\98\Mtg71 4_14.doc Page 2 -�1 2 General Discussion: Mr. Missaghi discussed the fertilizer sale. Sample $3.00 coupons were distributed to the members of the Committee which they were to provide to neighbors to help promote the sale. Adjournment: It was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously agreed that the meeting adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandra M. Walline W'ly_nt\ntdisk I\pw\Engineering\WTRQLTYUifNUTES\98U1tg71 _4_ 14. do DRAFT MINUTES DRAF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE Meeting No. 72 Tuesday, May 12,1998 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Martin Frank, Kathy Marshall, Bob Swanson, Terri Goodfellow -Heyer Members Absent: Chuck Woodruff, David Shea Others/Staff Shane Missaghi, Staff Present: Sandra M. Walline, Secretary John Barten, Hennepin County Parks Representative Sally Strand, Bass Lake Association Representative Thomas Jes, Resident Ed Thody, Resident Jim Willis, Resident Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Frank at 7:00 p.m. The agenda was set aside, to address Plymouth residents' individual concerns as a priority. Mr. Willis stated that he and his neighbors were negatively impacted by the dense duck weed growth on the standing water abutting their properties. He went on to define the areas from which water carrying the duck weed originated. Mr. Barten indicated that the water flow was somewhat other than what Mr. Willis believed and he more precisely demonstrated the water flow in this area. Mr. Barten explained that duck week is a very hardy plant that flourishes well in small and shallow run-off ponds. He further stated that there are chemicals and methods which can be used to thwart duck weed invasion but that it is almost indestructible. Ms. Strand mentioned additional water weed problems specifically, Mil Foil. Mr. Missaghi distributed a letter from Lee Keeley, Gleason Lake Improvement Association, which also addressed water weed issues. Substantial discussion ensued which resulted in the following observations: 1. Mr. Martin recommended that the EQC become a clearing house for water issues. He further suggested that, with specific regard to the undeveloped areas of Plymouth, consideration be given to the creation of water holding areas of great depth be established which would, in turn, be piped to homeowners for non -consumptive uses 2. It was the general consensus that it would benefit Plymouth's residents if the City Council took a firm stand on eliminating phosphorus use in Plymouth. 3. Mr. Missaghi proposed that a water issues reference web page be created through which city residents could glean information regarding water concerns. Ms. Goodfellow -Heyer volunteered to prepare a letter outline for EQC approval which would address water issues and their handling by the Committee. Aquatic Landscaping Plan: Mr. Missaghi, returning to the agenda, announced that the DOT has agreed to provide technical help for this project. He also reported that Prairie Restorations would be consulted regarding the total development of this project. Further, he stated that an $6,000 appropriation had been approved by the City to proceed with Phase I of the plan. Environmental Fair: It was announced that the Fair had been a great success again this year. The location for the fair next year will be at Zachary Lane or Pilgrim Lane School. Plymouth Business Environment Group: It was reported by Mr. Missaghi that a workshop has been set up for June 17 on saving dollars by cutting waste. This group has not grown as hoped and it is expected that it will disband in the near future. Water Plan: Staff is reviewing the last draft of the Water Plan. Mr. Missaghi announced that September 21 - 17 is Pollution Prevention Week. He also reminded the Committee that there would be no meeting during the month of July. The next meeting of the Environmental Quality Committee will be held June 9. Adjournment: It was moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Ms. Marshall and unanimously agreed that the meeting adjourn at 8:40 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sandra M. Walline MN 55447 DATE: June 2, 1998 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Fred G. Moore�P Director of Public Works SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 9007 Attached is a copy of a letter which was sent last week to the residents in the area of the Schmidt Lake Road Improvement Project (Fernbrook Lane to Vicksburg Lane) giving them the general timetable for the activities of the contractor for the project. The letter also gives names and phone numbers for contact people with the City if residents have any concerns. attachment \\Ply_nt\ntd isk I \pw\Engineering\PR0JECT'S\907\M EMOS\Sch in idtUDwight. doc May 29, 1998 «PIN» «NAME» «ADDRESS» «CITY», «ST» «ZIP» CITY OF PLYMOUTFF SUBJECT: SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD CONSTRUCTION VICKSBURG LANE TO FERNBROOK LANE CITY PROJECT NO. 9007 Dear Resident: On Wednesday, May 20, the Plymouth City Council awarded a contract for the Schmidt Lake Road Construction, Vicksburg Lane to Fernbrook Lane, to S.R. Weidema, Inc. of Maple Grove, Minnesota. A preconstruction conference was held with the contractor and the utility companies to coordinate their activities while construction is in progress. The contractor has stated that he intends to start construction beginning the week of June 1. Construction will commence with clearing and grubbing of trees that will need to be removed within the grading limits of the project. His schedule also calls for grading operations to begin between Vicksburg Lane and Minnesota Lane that same week. The installation of storm sewer and watermain is scheduled for the end of June with the placement of gravel base on the roadway itself beginning the first week in August. Concrete curb and gutter is scheduled to be placed starting the last week in August with bituminous surfacing of the roadway planned for mid September. This tentative schedule is all based on weather conditions and unforeseen delays. The existing portion of Schmidt Lake Road between Vicksburg Lane and Quantico Lane will remain open to traffic. Due to heavy construction traffic on this portion of Schmidt Lake Road, it is advised not to use Schmidt Lake Road if at all possible. If you have any questions about construction activities or concerns about the project itself, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 509-5520, or Dan Campbell, Sr. Engineering Technician, at 509-5522. Heavy equipment will be operating in the area so please use extreme caution while traveling on Schmidt Lake Road and if you have children, please direct them to stay away from the construction area. Sincerely, Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. 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This ordinance addressed the area between the east city limit and Larch Lane at the time and was written to automatically move west with the installation of lights and cross arms at the train intersections. Unfortunately in 1995, we were informed that Congress adopted a Swift Rail Development Act which effectively superseded our ordinance. This called for the mandatory blowing of whistles at each intersection; and for the Federal Railroad Administration to conduct research and develop rules under which municipalities can restrict the whistle blowing. We have remained in contact with them on this process. They are still in the research phase, but hope to develop proposed rules this year. When they publish these, the City of Plymouth will receive a copy, which we will put out, probably in our City newsletter. They will then enter a comment phase before they become final. The City does intend to work under these new rules to get our whistle restricts back. Unfortunately, in the meantime, we cannot enforce our ordinance. We are currently keeping a record of complaints received and are waiting for the publication of the proposed rules. I am sorry the news is not better for assisting your problem in the meantime. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to e-mail me directly at bcox@ci.plymouth.mn.us or call me at 509-5165. From: Internet Contact Sent: Thursday, May 28, 199810:57 AM To: Barb Cox Subject: FW: Trains and whistles in residentail areas From: Julie Hanken[SMTP:HANKEJU@mail.startribune.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 1998 6:34 PM To: contact@ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: Trains and whistles in residentail areas Hello. My name is Julie Hanken. I own a home in Plymouth near 47th Ave and Vicksburg Lane. Not too far from the railroad tracks that cross at Vicksburg. I was wondering if there are any city ordinances in any part of Plymouth that restrict the blowing of train whisltes in residential areas overnight, like between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am, or in that time frame. And if there are any restrictions in any part of Plymouth, how did they come about and is it possible to have similar restrictions put into effect in other areas. What can residents do to get these type of restrictions? I get tired of hearing what I feet to be excessive train whistles at 11 pm, at 2 am, at 3 am, etc. And it is much worse in the summer when most people like to be able to have their windows open. There is a lot of new home construction going on in this area as well, so more and more residents are affected by these train whisltes. Please let me know if there is any way to get a city ordinance that would restrict train whisltes. Thank you. Julie Hanken hankeju@gw.startribune.com Page 1 Jean Lyons From: Greg Cook Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 2:15 PM To: Internet Contact Cc: Jean Lyons Subject: RE: water composition The City of Plymouth uses well water as its water source and the hardness test kit that we have is a simple Hach test kit that gives us grains of hardness. Because we only have iron and manganese removal and don't soften the water we have no need to know a break down of the hardness in CaCO3 or alkalinity CaCO3. The PH of the water is 7.3 , we carry a free chlorine residual of .2 to .5 ppm out in the system although considering your location the chlorine residual could be slightly higher because you are close to a large distribution line that feeds the water tower that controls the starting and stopping of the wells. The grains of hardness is 23. 1 do have some old test results that the MDH had done for us in 1985 and I will mail them to you but we have found that since we have drilled more wells the hardness has increased. If I can be of any other assistance,you can reach me at 509-5992. From: Internet Contact Sent: Monday, June 01, 1998 8:59 AM To: Greg Cook Cc: Fred Moore Subject: FW: water composition Greg - This e-mail arrived via our Web site. I have acknowledged Mr. Fennacy's e-mail informing him that you or someone from the Public Works Department will be getting back to him. Please be sure to copy me on your response. Thanks. Jean Lyons From: Matthew Fennacy[SMTP: mfennacy@PioneerPlanet.infi.net) Sent: Sunday, May 31, 1998 3:28 PM To: contact@ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: water composition I am a new Plymouth resident, and enjoy homebrewing as a hobby. I make beers from scratch, meaning my water supply and knowledge of its composition is critical to success. My previous hometown (Fresno, CA) generated a report for me detailing the makeup of the water for the well I was on. Could I get something similar from you? What I'm looking for is breakdowns in parts per million of certain elements such as chlorine, calcium, bicarbonates, sulfate, etc... My address is 2165-E Shenandoah Court - 55447. We're in the Parkers Lake townhomes. Any information you could share with me in this regard would be very helpful. Matt Fennacy Page 1 S, 6z CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24,1998 DRAFT 06/05/98 12:15 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLYMOUTH FORUM — Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff or Commission for future report. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 4.1 Presentation of MPRA Award 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. 6.1 Approve proposed City Council Minutes 6.2 Approve Disbursements * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1998 Page 2 6.3 Approve On -Sale and Off -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses 6.4 Approve On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for West Medicine Lake Community Club 6.5 Approve Final Plat for Silverthorne 4" Addition for 22 single family detached lots and four outlots located north of Schmidt Lake Road, south of Soo Line Railroad, between Quantico and Minnesota Lane. Laurent Development. (97133F) *6.6 Approve 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 34h and 35' Avenue. Brew Farm Concepts, Inc. (98027) *6.7 Approve 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. Janco, Inc. (98063) 6.8 Approve 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 Amoco Oil Company & National Tire and Battery. (98064) & (98066) *6.9 Approve 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. GEMEnterprises, Inc. (98073) 6.10 Approve Revisions to SFG Contract 6.11 Adopt Revisions to Advertising Policy for City Publications 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1998 Page 3 7.1 8. GENERAL BUSINESS * 8.1 Approve a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reguide land from LA -1 (Living Area 1) to P -I (Public/Semi-Public/Institutional); and Rezone land from RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1) to P -I (Public/ Institutional) for property located at 3110 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. Association Free Lutheran Bible School. (98042) (postponed from May 20) 8.2 Authorize Conceptual Design Plans for Activity Center 8.3 Consider Letter from Nick Hyduke 8.4 Adopt Ordinance to Repeal Plymouth City Charter Section 5.02, Subd. 1, and Amend Section 5.02, Subd. 2, regarding Contributions (unanimous Council vote required) 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.