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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 11-13-1998NOVEMBER 13, 1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. NOTE: Ward I Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. 2. 3. 4. S. 21 NOVEMBER 17, 7:00 PM NOVEMBER 18, 6:30 PM NOVEMBER 18, 7. 00 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 7:00 PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 7.•00 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TOPIC: Plymouth Fire Department; Council meeting rules and procedures Council Chambers SPECIAL CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING, TOPIC: discussion of pending litigation REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers HRA, Medicine Lake Room YOUTHADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers THANKSGIVING DAYHOLIDAY, City offices closed November and December calendars are attached. (M-6) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 NOVEMBER 13, 1998 ®� AM n® . - u 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Reprint of the November 5 Star Tribune business focus story on the Plymouth branch of the Franklin National Bank, with accompanying photograph. (I -]a) b) Information update faxed from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (I -1b) c) Notice of November 13 grand opening of Flordt shop, 1115 Vicksburg Lane (1-1c) d) Informational update from Plymouth Civic League. (I -d) e) Suburban Transit Association legislative Breakfasts early 1999 schedule. (7-1e) j) Final grant report for Emergency Management Program. (I-1 fi S) Hennepin County Sheriff Pat McGowan's quarterly newsletter. (I--18) h) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Fax News. (I -1h) i) City news release notice that the City is accepting applications for various commissions. (I -1i) 2. STAFFREPORTS a) Report from Anne Hurlburt on the October Adult Correctional Facility population. (I -2a) b) Summary of comments of residents regarding the realignment of County Road 61. (1--2b) 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1-3) 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter to Community Development Director Hurlburt from Northwest Associated Consultants advising of changes in the organization and ownership. (1-4a) b) Letter from EQC member Bob Swanson advising that he will not seek another term. (I -4b) c) Letter from Kathleen Thompson of US Banks praising staff work for the recent meeting on the proposed field house and activity center. (1-4c) d) Letter from Jerry and Claudia Hanson commenting on the proposed realignment of County Road 61. (1--4d) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO NOVEMBER 13, 1998 Page 3 S. COUNCIL ITEMS a) Summary of election results and write—in tallies come this week under separate cover, because they are printed on legal—size (8'/2x 14") paper. (1-5a) a v P61 p6i 0 M• 6 c� 00 (�rT�l• N A> � f. n 7 r Y D��Q O T r..lir- 4 J oj�a P MoSO u fV o'o ON �o•'v � sU . 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The bank's Plymouth branch and the city worked to help 53 townhouse owners with this project Inner-city bank brings. its values to the suburbs By Dee DePass Star Tribune Staff Writer When Minneapolis-based Franklin National Bank opened its first branch in generally upscale Plymouth 20 months ago, observers wondered whether the bank was abandoning its usual mission of helping struggling communities. But thanks to Franklin's membership in a wholesale bank that specializes in eco- nomic development grants and loans, 53 lower-income Plymouth townhouse owners got $178,000 in grants this year to replace rotting siding. It was the first time a bank worked with the city in that way. The homeowners, who were not Franklin customers, received the grants last mondi. "Franklin came in and ini- tiated this," said Ed Gold- smith, supervisor of Plym- outh's Housing and Redevel- opment Authority. "Franklin has done a tremendous job working with us and the Fed- eral Home Loan Bank to see that this assistance is provid- ed with very little, if any, ben- efit in it for themselves. They have totally done this as a community service." FRANKUN continued on D2: > •Work badly needed. FRANKLIN from D1 Progressive inner-city lender longtime foe of urban blight Franklin, based at Franklin and Blaisdell Avs. in Minneapo- lis, is known as an aggressive inner-city lender with a reputa- tion for turning urban blight into pockets of urban renewal. Plymouth is known as a gen- erally well-to-do haven where the average home price is $200,000 or higher. In contrast the Shenandoah Townhomes by Vicksburg Lane, built in 1971 and 1981, are valued at $60,000 to $98,000. The average income for Shenandoah owners is $37,000, according to the associ- ation president, Bud Greeley. Daunting project . The owners faced a daunting project when each of the 219 homes in the complex was as- sessed $7,299 in fees for re -sid- ing. The total bill is $1.6 million. Some, such as Mary Naus, a single mother of two, said that without help she would lose her home. "I would not be able to pay the monthly siding bill," she said. Goldsmith said the rehabilita- tion work was badly needed, and a quarter of Shenandoah's own- ers needed assistance in paying for it. The Shenandoah Housing Association approached the city for help. Franklin applied for a Federal Home Loan Bank grant. The Plymouth Housing and Redevel- opment Authority sponsored that application and provided staff support for the application. When tentative approval was given in December, Franklin re- viewed and sent in. the individ- ual applications of the 53 home- owners seeking partial grants to cover 30 to 80 percent of the costs of re -siding. Work began in March and is expected to be completed next year. The Feder- al Home Loan Bank checks rolled in a few weeks ago. The Federal Home Loan Bank has provided $8 million in loans and grants to member banks in Minneapolis and St. Paul since 1990, but this project is its first in Plymouth. Deferrgd loans Technically, the grants are de- ferred loans that are forgiven if the homeowner stays in the house for five years. Otherwise, 20 percent of the loan will be forgiven for each year of own- ership. To be eligible for the grants, families with one child had to make less than $32,000 a year. For Shenandoah owners who Were not eligible to receive sid- ing assistance, the city issued 15 - year housing -improvement bonds. The siding fees were add- ed onto the homeowner's prop erty tax bill. Franklin National Bank is owned by Franklin Bancorp, a private three -bank holding com- pany that has $133 million in combined assets and a history of making loans to small business- es and non -profits in fringe neighborhoods. Owner Bill Reil- ing demands that all his officers serve on community boards. Each of the three banks donates 2 percent of pretax profits to community efforts. Franklin bought its Plymouth branch from Firstar Bank in Feb-' ruary 1996 and shortly afterward began meeting with city officials to see what kind of development projects they could work on to-' gether, said Plymouth branch President Kris St. Martin. There wasn't much. "In Minneapolis there are aS' many opportunities to do this as your employees have time for," he said. "In Plymouth there are opportunities, too. You just have to look out for them." At the outset, St. Martin pre dieted that his branch would build at least $3 million to $5; million in loan business and de- posits in two years. Small busi- ness, home equity and consumer loans were expected to make ug the bulk of loans. The brancli has surpassed those goals. Dei, posits have grown from nothing to $13 million. Loans hit $11 mil= lion this year. And now the branch has new fans that could become future customers. Roxanne Rioux, another sin- gle mother in the Shenandoah complex, -said she would have had to take a second job, had it not been for the grant she re- ceived through Franklin. She had never heard of Frank=' lin before. Now, she thinks it's. "cool." ' From: Michelle To: Joy Tierney Date. 11!7198 Time* 2:5729 PM Page 2 of 3 M INNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT i0p VOLUME 3, NO. 3 NOVEMBER 1998 I&SWMwal" SIP Community Involvement Grows Staying in touch has always been a priority. We want to know the concerns and do everything in our power to answer questions that might relate to District water management. Recently, we've formalized our communications with cities to include a system of liaisons. Each manager has assumed responsibility for providing periodic, face-to-face communications for a number of cities. Liaisons were also established with the county commissioners in both Hennepin and Carver counties. (More information is on page two.) The District has also revitalized its Citizen Advisory Committee. Advertisements were placed in local papers seeking volunteers for the advisory body and twenty-six people responded. They reside in communities across the District and their backgrounds range from interested citizen to several with technical backgrounds related to hydrology and the environment. (More information is below.) Our new administrator is being hired with community involvement as well. Information was sought from our stakeholders before creating the position profile and interested parties have been invited to meet the final candidates. The Board believes it is vital that any new administrator be someone who can work effectively with member cities' staff and elected officials as well as agencies and citizen groups. We invite your comments and questions. Please call us at 471-0590. Administrator Search Nearly Complete The Districtis near the end of its search for an Administrator. An announcement is expected in a week. At the beginning of the search, Brimeyer Group of Hopkins created a Position Profile. This was done by incorporating ideas gathered from MCWD staff, Mayors or City Managers of member cities, County Board, County staff, the Department of Natural Resources, the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, the Board of Water and Soil Resources, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The opening was announced in government and regional magazines, newsletters and newspapers. It generated 180 inquiries and 54 applications. On October 7, 1998, Brimeyer Group presented eight candidate applications for the MCWD Board of Managers to review. Managers selected five candidates to interview in person. Pamela G. Blixt, President MCWD Board of Managers Citizens Advise MCWD Mary Jean Port was elected Chair of the MCWD Citizens Advisory Committee in October. Port, a University of Minnesota professor, said she is pleased with the rich diversity of the 15 -member panel. CAC members reside both up and downstream in the watershed and have backgrounds ranging from community activist to scientist. "Many are just interested in the creek because they live by it," said Port. She sees the group bringing a lot of energy to their role. "It has taken people by surprise," said Port, "that there is this level of interest." The group provided comments on proposed Rule `B" revisions and is currently exploring how best to contribute to the watershed. According to Port, they intend to be vigilant but to work with the board. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 to 9 PM, at Minnetonka City Hall. New members are welcome. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District: improving Quality of Water, Quality of fife From: Michelle To: Joy Tlemsy Date: 11/7/98 Time: 2:57:29 PM Paps 3 of 3 MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Managers Moet With Cities MCWD Managers have been visiting cities and counties since the liaison program was established in March. Each visit is an opportunity to share common concerns according to Malcolm Reid, Vice President, MCWD. Reid has visited five cities and found the experience enlightening. "I'm learning as much as I'm presenting," said Reid. "It's great to hear what's on the minds of our member cities," he said. That way, according to Reid action can be taken where problems exist. "There's nothing worse than hearing rumors of dissatisfaction," said Reid, "when a dialogue can actually resolve things." Reid has visited Deephaven, Tonka Bay, Woodland, Long Lake and Greenwood. His visits to date have begun with a brief presentation of current issues. Reid has used the opportunity to discuss erosion rules, surface water planning and projects that are underway. Recently, the League of Women Voters invited ,the District to provide an update on District activities. Pamela Blixt, President and Jim Calkins, Manager made the presentation. Groupe can schedule a presentation on the District, its history, responsibilities or projects by calling the office at. 471-0590. 1999 Budget Approved The District adopted its 1999 budget and levy on September 24, 1998. Expected revenues of $2.7 million are about the same as 1998 levels. The levy remains stable, amountto about $8 annually on a $100,000 home. The budget covers ongoing efforts such as water quality monitoring, permitting, enforcement, wetland restoration/ mitigation and staffing. Capital improvements covered in the budget include projects to investigate and improve District waters in both the upper and lower watershed: Lakes Nokomis and Hiawatha, Painter Creek, Arboretum, Chain of Lakes—Phase II, Halsteds Bay/6-Mile Creek, 60th/lst, problem lake investigation, and the Minnehaha Creek hydrological model. zh PAGE 2 Now Stormwater Rules To Be Adopted On October 22, 1998, the Board of Managers voted to offer a new stormwater management rule, Rule "N," for public comment. Rule "N" would implement most of the recommendations made by the Stormwater Task Force in May 1998. (Rule "B" will address only erosion control.) Changes proposed by the Stormwater Task Force would relax the situations requiring stormwater ponding. They recommended using less stringent and less costly techniques instead. The new Rule "N" takes into account concerns gathered from public comment and is a modified version of that suggested by the Task Force. (Task Force members included staff and elected officials from cities within the watershed as well as MCWD managers, staff and staff consultants. Also participating were developers, state agencies, engineering firms, environmental organizations and metropolitan agencies.) A public hearing on the revised Rule "B" and new Rule "N" will be Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at. 6:30 PM in the Minnetonka City Council Chambers. For copies of the rules, call the District at 471-0590. Excelsior Ponds Receive Alum Treatment Aluminum sulfate (alum) was applied to Excelsior ponds located on Highway 19 adjacent to Excelsior Park on October 24th and 25th. The alum application was part of the effort to improve water quality downstream in Gideon Bay of Lake Minnetonka. Alum will reduce phosphorus, a significant water quality problem, in both the ponds and Lake Minnetonka. MCWD anticipates removing least 60 pounds of phosphorus from the ponds and between 18 to 32 pounds from Lake Minnetonka. Alum carries suspended phosphorus with it as it gradually sinks from the lake's surface to the bottom where it forms a blanket or floc. The floc holds phosphorus in place making it unavailable as a nutrient. Ruehaka Creek% Watershed District 37 Orgy Freshwater Centcr. 2500 Shadywood Road Excelsior. Minnesota 55331.9578 Phone: 612-471-0590 Fax: 612-471-0682 Email: admin&ninnehahaereek.org web Site: www.minnehahacreek.org Board of Managers Pamela G. Blixt, President Malcolm Reid, Vice President Monica oross. Treasurer Lance Fisher. Secretary Jamcs Calkins Thomas W. LaBounty Thomas Maple. Jr. Ylew to Plymouth! c Floret Pine flowers & design We're pleased to announce our Sra nd Opening by ecialtiesfeatu�ring our specialties exceptional flora I's for weddings, events and hoIiday decorating! Michele Eggert and Dorothy Eggert welcome you Ylovember 13, 14, 15 10:00 a.m. to 6:00P.M. Waddings acid events Breathtaking bouquets and decadent decorations, for intimate gatherings or gala celebrations - {Floret will design the perfect flowers for you! Holiday Decorating `I he season of celebration is upon us! lay not have Floret design something special for you! - on -+a -kind 'frees, %eaths, Sarlands, and Mre! s C6 475-3301 0 'iclesburg Plaza,Studio 20 1115'tclesburg Lane n, nyinoutli IM 55447 0 Cb �611 The Plpouth Civic hea e cio 3400 Plymouth BoulevardPlymouth. Minnesota 55447 Dear Friend: On behalf of the Plymouth Civic League, we would like to thank the business community for its generous contributions that helped make the 1998 Music In Plymouth concert an overwhelming success. The 1998 summer concert was attended by over 10,000 people who enjoyed a wonderful summer evening of great entertainment, good food and outstanding fireworks. The 1999 event will be held on Wednesday, June 30th. The feature performer will once again be the Minnesota Orchestra. As usual, there will be many activities and fun for the kids. A great deal of time and effort goes into the planning for each year's concert. The Board of Directors are committed to making the 27`s Annual Concert the very best ever. This can only be made possible through the continued generosity of contributors like you. As ,pecial.thank you to the 1998 Platinum Guarantors: �A and Platinum Guarantors -. to $999.99 Franklin National Bank -. . City of Plymouth US Bank -Plymouth & Four Seasons Holiday Companies Holiday Station Stores v Honeywell Inc. LIFE TIME Fitness North Tec, Inc. Norwest Foundation Omega Lithograph, Inc. Plymouth Tire & Auto Center McQuay Inc. SRF Consulting US WEST Foundation Caliber Development Corp Prudential Turk Inc. The Plymouth Civic League accepts tax-deductible cash and material contributions in five categories: Platinum Guarantors Golden Guarantors Guarantors Sponsors Contributors $1,000.00 and over $500.00 to $999.99 $250.00 to $499.99 $100.00 to $249.99 $25.00 to $99.99 Checks payable to the Plymouth Civic League may be sent to our League Treasurer, Sue Jackson at Food Engineering Corp., 2765 Niagara Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. All contributions are acknowledged in the concert program. To ensure inclusion of your firm's name in the program, your check should be received by June 18, 1999. Invoice/receipts will be sent upon request. 100% of the contributions go toward the cost of the event. We look forward to receiving your contribution to support the Music in Plymouth and thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions, feel free to call Kris St.Martin at 550-0500. Sincerely, j il� Kris S in Chair - Finance Committee ********************************************************************* * * MARK YOUR CALENDARS... * * * * * * * THE SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION (STA) WILL BE HOLDING ITS .. 9' ONAL LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST MEETINGS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 14 e� FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1999 * ( FOR THE CITIES OF: APP VALLEY, BURNSVILLE, EAGAN, PRIOR LAKE, ROSEMOUNT, SAVAGE & SHAKOPEE * AT THE BURNSVILLE HOLIDAY INN FROM 7:30 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1999 * FOR THE CITIES OF: CHANHASSEN, CHASKA, EDEN PRAIRIE & PLYMOUTH AT SOUTI [WEST TRANSIT COMMISSION'S * NEW TRANSIT HUB IN EDEN PRAIRIE FROM 7:30 - 9:15 A.M. ALL STA MAYORS, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY MANAGERS/ADMINISTRATORS * AND LEGISLATORS WILL BE INVITED _ FORMAL INVITATIONS WILL BE MAILED IN DECEMBER ********************************************************************* State of Minnesota Board. of Government Innovation and. Cooperation Third Floor Centennial Building • 658 Cedar Street • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 • 612/282-2390 • Fax 612/296-3698 tet.. 1 . November 5, 1998 Dwight Johnson, City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 Dear Mr. Johnson: SUBJECT: Final Grant Report for Grant Number SS -95-16 The staff of the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation has reviewed the final written summary describing activities funded by grant number SS -95-16. I am writing you on behalf of the Board to acknowledge the receipt and acceptance of your Final Grant Report and to congratulate you on the successful completion of your project. The Board and Board staff wish for me to express our appreciation for the time and effort the City of Plymouth, the Minnesota Division of Emergency Management, the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers, and your many other partners have made in undertaking this project. The Board remains confident that the initiative you have shown and experiences you have had in undertaking this project will yield substantial dividends. The results you have achieved will demonstrate to others that innovative and cooperative approaches to the delivery of Volunteer Resource Collaboration Services can, indeed, lead to both more effective and efficient delivery of quality educational programs and services. Once, again, let me express the Board's.congratulations on the completion of this most worthwhile dcrronstration project. Although this project is complete, we would welcome any feedback you may have for the Board which would assist us in being of service to local units of government across the state. We would also be interested in learning of any future professional or general public media attention your project may receive. Sincerely, James Gelbmann Executive Director cc: Chief Craig Gerdes, Director of Public Safety, Plymouth Police Department Promoting Effective and Efficient Delivery of Public Services s- (�, A publication of the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office FALL 1998 McGowan Named NSA Committee Chair Hennepin County Sheriff Patrick D. McGowan has been named Chairperson of the Drug Enforcement Committee of the National Sheriff's Association, according to NSA President and Bell County Sheriff Dan Smith. McGowan is the 2611 Sheriff of Hennepin County and is unopposed for his second term as Hennepin County Sheriff. McGowan said he was honored by the nomination and places drug enforcement as a high priority for both HCSO and the nation Area Drill Tests Investigative Skills A nine-year-old girl is missing. She was last seen near her aunt's home in Champlin, but the girl and her bicycle are gone! That is the scenario played out October 15 by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Champlin Police Department along with many area law enforcement agencies. Participating agencies used the FBI's Rapid Start Program in the Sheriff Patrick D. McGowan Preparing for the Unthinkable The radio message came shortly after 8 a.m. "Incoming airliner experiencing on board problems on final approach to Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport. " The DC -9 never made it. Losing power and on board systems, the plane struck the steep sides of the Minnesota River Valley at Ft. Snelling State Park and plunged into the sloughs and backwaters of the Minnesota River. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, along with numerous public safety agencies, responded to one of the largest emergency exercises conducted by the Airport police and fire departments. The Minnesota State Patrol Flight Section provided a helicopter for rescue operations and teamed with the HCSO Water Patrol Unit for victim recovery in the difficult river terrain. daylong exeerise planned to train Captain Bill Chandler, HCSO Uniformed Patrol Division, said the disaster responders to quickly initiate drill was highly effective in identifying unique challenges that an airport effective searches and disaster would present. "The more we train, the more prepared we will be investigations. should a crisis of this magnitude ever occur, " Captain Chandler said. INSIDE 2 . Promotions 3 Sheriffs Notes 3 K-9 Bette Pens a Note 4 In the Mailbag Page 2 i ., M A ; Y. t -�js Seven New Deputies Join HCSO, 12 Promoted Sheriff Patrick D. McGowan administered the Oath of Office to seven new HCSO deputies in Promotion and Swearing in Ceremonies, October 5. From left are Deputy Sheriffs Patrick Clark, Todd Deming, Scott Frame, David Higgins, John Lechner, Brady Sweitzer, and John Wilke. Sheriff McGowan also promoted 12 deputy sheriffs to higher rank. Promoted Captain were Jack McMullin and Rod Nelson. Promoted to Lieutenant were Cliff Ahlgren, Michael Berry, Steven Burke and Pat Moe. Promoted to Sergeant were Bradley Erickson, Sam Catapano, Gory Johnson and June Johnson. Promoted to Detective were Jeff Burchett and Kath)yn Bushman. And One of the Newest Is.... K-9 Bette! Bette (pronounced Bet) is handled by Deputy Grant Breems and is assigned to the Court Security Division. She and Deputy Breems have just returned from intensive ATF training. K-9 Bette is a specialized bomb sniffing dog and can identify 19,000 separate explosive combinations. (See Mailbag for more from Bette) Sheriff's Report The Walls Did `Come Tumbling Down' A Minneapolis landmark came tumbling down September 16 when the wrecking ball swung at the Augsburg Fortress building at 4th St. and 4th Avenue. After opening remarks by Sheriff Pat McGowan, Hennepin County Board Chair Randy Johnson and other county commissioners, they borrowed a line from Nike and pronounced "just do it!" Construction of a new criminal justice center on the site is expected to be complete in 2001. HCSO Explorers Bring Home National Honors Explorer Scouts from Post 744, sponsored by the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office, returned from the University of Maryland in August as big winners! Monica Page, Rachel Beltz , Krisha Komarec and Derek Williamson earned first place in the Emergency Field First Aid competitiQn at the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference. Another Hennepin County Sheriffs Explorer team finished in the top ten percent in the Hostage Negotiation event. Sgt. Brian Kasbohm called the performance by these young people "outstanding" and he praised the skill demonstrated by team members who Nvere very new to some of these events. Over 4,000 competitors participated in the ......,.....I —1— ov:� fa &t MT, k - is a publication of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Public Information Office Room 6, Courthouse 350 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 Public Information Officer- Roseann Campagnoli (612) 348-7159 roseann.campagnoli@co.hennepin.mn.us Sheriff's Report , HCSO & Local Ad Agency Team Up To Fight Road Rage A unique public/private partnership has generated some eyecatching messages to increase public awareness of the increasing dangers of road rage. Kruskopf Olson, a Minneapolis-based ad agency, volunteered the services of their creative team to produce a series of public service messages using humor and instinctively well ordered animal behaviors to underscore the immature behavior of aggressive drivers. "We are so pleased to have the creative skills of the Kruskopf Olson team behind the Safe & Sober campaign," said Hennepin County Sheriff Patrick D. McGowan. "They were able to show very graphically just how foolish aggressive driving is and they did it very tastefully." Safe & Sober is a national and statewide program, sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Safety Council. The program highlights specific driving safety factors during several enforcement periods. Grant monies provide increased law enforcement during these periods, focuing on specific factors or violations. Aggressive driving was the focus of the final Safe & Sober Campaign. The Hennepin County Sheriffs Office, partnered with the Dayton, Medina and Corcoran Police Departments, throughout the various enforcement periods. Sheriff McGowan emphasized that creative partnerships like the local Safe & Sober campaign are public/ private sector cooperation at its best. "I ain very gratified by the cooperation and volunteer spirit shown by everyone on this project," Ile said. Page 3 As many of you are aware, Chief Deputy Al Moran has announced that he will retire very early in 1999. I have always known that it would be difficult to replace Chief Moran's wisdom, honesty and knowledge of the Sheriffs Office and I have believed that it would be very beneficial for Chief Moran's successor to work with him for as long as possible. Therefore, it with great pride that I announce that Inspector Michele Smolley has been promoted as the next Chief Deputy of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Inspector Smolley has been the Inspector of the Enforcement Services Division for the past three and a half years and she has done an outstanding job in that role. I am deeply appreciative for her commitment to the Sheriffs Office and I look forward to her guidance and perspectives in her new role. Inspector Bill Wilen, who has distinguished himself as the Inspector of Support Services, has agreed to take over the Enforcement Services Division. I know he will do an equally fine job in this dernanding new role. Captain Richard Esensten, who has recently served in a command capacity at both the Communications Division and the Adult Detention Center, has been promoted to Inspector of Support Services which includes both of these functions as well as Court Security. I extend my deepest congratulations and gratitude to each of these individuals for their continuing commitment and service to the Hennepin County Sheriffs'Office. Official dates for these promotions and transfers will be announced at a later date. Found in the Sheriff's Mailbag... The following ietter was received by Sheriff McGowan late this summer. `My name is Bette and I am a 56 pound Yellow Labrador. I am in training with one of your deputies (Grant Breems) to become an explosives detection dog. The training is going well. Grant and I are learning a lot of new ways to do things every day. I am really excited about becoming a member of your department. Grant has told me a lot of good things about it. My hobbies include playing with my kong toy, running around with the other dogs in the class and of course, finding things that could hurt other people. Hope to see you toward the end of September. " Bette Found in the Sheriff's Mailbag... T_ Ed. Note: The following comments regard efforts made while off-duty to aid a drowning victi at Lake Ann. "....we wish to express our appreciationto your deputy, Todd Turpitt, for his outstanding combined efforts in aiding the victim in this incident. " Chief Richard W. Setter Minnetonka Dept. of Public Safety "There were eight of your deputies (Deputies R. Omara, J. Poidinger, J. Rudie, S. Koreltz, L. Miller, B. Jerue, G. Granson, B. Gottwaldt) assigned to the teams (Aquatennial Block Party) and I wanted to take the time to let you know how much help they were throughout the night. The Deputies assigned to me assisted in a wide variety of incidents and handled each one in a professional manner. At the end of the concert, when the situation had the potential to become volatile, the Deputies were able to recognize problems and react quickly. " Sgt. Michael Young Minneapolis Police Department Ed. Note: The following comments were sent to Lt. Rick Werenicz after the Maple Grove Police Department Open House. "The spirit of cooperation between agencies was a good example to our citizens about the dedication and services that people like you provide to our community. Your agency should be proud of the professional manner in which ? you represented them. You stood tall. " Chief Sherman H. OEEo Maple Grove Police Department "Once again, the fact that the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center was in 100% compliance with all opera- tional standards reflects very positively on the quality commitment of both the facility administration and line staff. " MN Dept..,of Corrections.-::-.-%:__----- Patrick D. McGowan -� -.> • . Hennepin County Sheriff =rt J,r Room 6, Courthouse 350 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 Manager Dwight Johnson City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth MN 55447 From: AMM To: Dwight Johnson Date: 11/12/98 Time: 3:55:06 PM Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS November 9-13, 1998 �0 1 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Changes proposed for SAC program Aspart of the effort to reex- amine the rates and fees of the Environmental Services Division, the Metropolitan Council has established several task forces composed of council members and local officials and citizens. Among these is the Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) Task Force. Established in 1997, the task force was requested to find ways to improve SAC equity and administrative effectiveness. A task force report has been issued by the Council and proposes the following changes to the SAC program: Fund Growth Costs Rather Than Reserve Capacity Under this proposal, the SAC would pay for debt service costs related to growth projects rather than reserve capacity. The 0Y&1Yew#fd&fi&AfWfNAAMMdly manoafaasasm INrAarf MieiOimAv if Alten4ee to k Ah;& with 72ayerf, roanahwhaldefullo'tiff t®tew ,fid,?*Aieaftofinjorotaff,dtfAmar 0Affli8htif98AMM 74f111i rityAveraet✓art It tau/, Mli 90� 2044 ohMnt f4254m faa f42&-7299 fmai/ ammCOammf4f.41 proposal would also include the cost of annual pay as -you -go growth projects. As a result of the proposed method, the cost of the SAC will increase by approximately one third over the existing fee of $1,000, but will be phased in over time. The annual increase is pro- posed to be no more than $50, unless the SAC balance falls below $60.0 million. The SAC will also be renamed the Sewer Expansion Fee (SEF). Include Administrative Costs The SAC or SEF administrative costs would be paid from the SAC rather than from the operat- ing fund. The operating fund is primarily funded through sewer charges. Modify the SAC Credit Policy Cities that have had decreased flow from the inception of the system (1973) would be excluded from the SAC until their flows increased to 1973 levels. In addition, cities that have neither paid nor used SAC credits for five consecutive years may opt to be excluded from SAC. Adjust SAC Fees Based on Density of Development The SAC would be adjusted based on housing type and lot size. For example, a single family home on a lot of one acre or more would pay a higher fee than a townhouse or apartment development. Adjust SAC Strength Charge to Industries The proposal would increase SAC charges for new uses or new industries that have high strength charges. The strength parameters used to calculate the fee would be the same as the current process and include such factors as chemical oxygen demand and/or suspended solids levels exceeding base concentra- tions. Decrease the Estimated Typical Daily Household Use Currently, one SAC unit as- sumes a daily discharge of 274 gallons per day per household. Based on recent studies, the assumption will be changed to 218 gallons per day. The Council intends to act on the proposal later this year. To brief its customers the Council has scheduled a public meeting for Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Cham- bers in St. Paul. If you have any comments or have any questions, contact Jason Willett at the Met Council (651-602-1196) or Gene Ranieri at the AMM (651-215- 4001). ®pwa-�P. PUMOUTR For Immediate Release Contact: November 12, 1998 Kathy Lueckert, 509-5052 City of Plymouth Seeking Applicants to Serve on a Variety of Commissions If you are interested in issues related to the environment, public safety, human rights, parks and recreation, housing or planning, the City of Plymouth wants to hear from you. The City of Plymouth is seeking Plymouth residents to serve on the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Human Rights Commission, Environmental Quality Committee, Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Public Safety Advisory Board. Most terms begin in February 1999. Citizen commissions typically meet once or twice a month, depending on the specific commission or board. Interested citizens should complete and submit an application by 4:30 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 4. The City Council will review applications, conduct interviews and make appointments. For more information and an application, call 509-5050. 51112 PLYMOUTH A Beautiful Place 7o Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 www.d.plymouth.mmus DATE: November 10, 1998 TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager FROM: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report Attached is the report that was provided by Hennepin County staff for the month of October, 1998. The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility in October was 565 including juvenile girls housed in the ACF Women's Section, less than the occupancy limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. T - Z 1 DATE: November 13, 1998 TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager -'t-L FROM: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 61 REALIGNMENT OPEN HOUSE CITY PROJECT NO. 9004 I have previously provided information to you and the City Council on the County's Concept Plan for the realignment of County Road 61 north of County Road 10. As was stated with that information, we had an open house for the affected area on November 5. I am attaching a copy of a memo from Dan Campbell, Sr. Engineering Technician, summarizing the comments at the meeting. The County will be considering the specific comments received in the comment cards. We will also be sending a survey to the affected area with several options on the closure of Hemlock Lane to reduce through -traffic. This survey will be similar to what we did concerning street closures or traffic patterns adjacent to Lyons Park about two years ago. Based upon information received from the survey, at the open house and on the comment cards, the County will be preparing a final preliminary plan for presentation to the City Council. If there are any questions, please let me know. attachment I:%pw\Engineering\PROJECPS\9004\Memos%Dwight_OpenHouse.doc COUNTY ROAD 61 REALLIGNMENT OPEN HOUSE City Project No. 9004 T Page 1 DATE: November 9, 1998 TO: Fred G. Moore, P.E., Director of Public Works Through Danie V. Faulkner, City Engineer ,SFROM: Daniel K. Campbell, Sr Engineering Technician SUBJECT: COUNTY ROAD 61 REALIGNMENT OPEN HOUSE CITY PROJECT NO. 9004 Hennepin County Staff along with Plymouth Engineering Staff held an Open House for residents within the affected construction area of the proposed County Road 61 realignment from County 10 to the north City limits on Thursday, November 5' at the Plymouth Ice Center. There were approximately 40 to 50 Plymouth residents attending this Open House including Councilmember Ginny Black. Three members of Hennepin County Transportation Department and Dan Campbell from the Plymouth Engineering Department were in attendance at the meeting also. The County had prepared several colored layouts of the proposed County Road 61 improvement for viewing by Plymouth residents. Twenty-seven comment cards were received following the meeting along with one letter. Prior to the meeting City Staff had also received a number of telephone calls from residents in the area who could not attend the meeting. Comments in general range from support for cul-de-sacing Hemlock Lane in order to reduce the amount of traffic to leaving Hemlock Lane open to all traffic and retain the traffic signal at Hemlock Lane and County Road 10 to provide easier access for the residents in the area. Major concerns were voiced by property owners along the south side of future Northwest Boulevard pertaining to removal of an existing berm which was constructed by the developer of the Bass Lake Estates plat within the County Road 61 right-of-way. A number of N:\pw\Enginecring\PROJECTS\9004\MemoskCoRd6tOpcnHouse.doc COUNTY ROAD 61 REALLIGNMENT OPEN HOUSE City Project No. 9004 Page 2 people along the south side of the alignment also objected to a trail that is proposed in the south boulevard area. Because of the comments regarding impact to these properties by the trail and roadway the County said they would investigate how a retaining wall would lessen the impact from the roadway improvements. Seven different alternates were shown on how to reduce the amount of cut -through traffic from Bass Lake Road to new Northwest Boulevard at 62nd Place. From the comments at the meeting and comment cards received after the meeting no specific alternate was more favorable than the others. People were generally in favor of reducing the amount of cut -through traffic in some fashion. Attached is a letter that we received and the comment cards from the Open House. attachment cc: Fred G. Moore Daniel L. Faulkner Ron Quanbeck N:\pw\Engineering\PROJECTS\9004\Memos\CORd61 OpenHouse.doc lzr ' NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH INC 5 November 1998 Ms. Anne Hurlburt Community Development Director City Administrative Offices 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Plymouth - Planning Services FILE NO: 802 Dear Anne: I am writing to advise you of pending changes in the organization and ownership of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Effective 1 January 1999, Mr. Stephen Grittman and Mr. Alan Brixius will complete a buy/sell agreement which was initiated ten years ago and take over ownership of the company. With this change, I will no longer be a principal in the company nor will I have any ownership. Additionally, it is my intent to reduce my work load. I will continue, however, as an associate of the firm and will limit my professional activities to a selected list of clients. I personally take great pride in having served the Plymouth community and in working with you and your staff. In this regard, it is my hope that both NAC and I will have a continued opportunity to serve the City of Plymouth. I would in fact expect that City officials and staff would be generally unaware of changes in our operation and service except for this notice. Please inform and review this matter with City officials and staff. Should there be questions, do not hesitate to contact either Alan Brixius or me. Respectfully yours, NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. David R. Licht, At P President PC: Roger Knutson 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD. SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 1 6 PHONE 61 2-595-9636 FAX 6 1 2-595-9837 E ^AIL NAC \^1INT=RNE_T.00"-1 Nov. 10. 1998 3:14PM MCCOMBS FRANK ROOS No. 4839 P. 1/1 _._..�..1.V.o.v..e.•.�.�a�r__.—,may.. r 99 8 �...__..... q s o 478-(6751 A T� �v embank. ' 1 2z November 9, 1998 Mayor Joy Tierney City of Plymouth Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Road Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Tierney, I wanted to take just a moment of your time to express my appreciation and admiration for the outstanding job I felt your staff did at the recent special meeting regarding the Field House and Activity Center. I am always grateful for the hard work and dedication of the Park and Recreation staff that is evident at the monthly PRAC meetings I attend. But I was more than impressed with the presentation Eric Blank, Anne Hurlburt and Kathy Lueckert prepared and presented at the special meeting. I felt that all of them did an outstanding job in a very difficult situation and reflected a high standard of service and professionalism. For 7 years we have watched our city grow and become an even better place to live and raise our family. That is certainly due to dedicated professionals such as you and your staff members. I spend my working days in marketing and sales and had any of my staff done the same kind of job that Eric, Anne and Kathy did, I would be very proud as I am sure you are. Congratulations on your re-election. I am very pleased you were willing to dedicate more of your valuable'time and energies to serving our citizens and city. Sincerely, Kathleen B. Thompson 16010 46 Ave N Plymouth, MN 55446 Cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager 10 1 f November 11, 1998 REMNE0 City of Plymouth NOV 13 1998 Daniel K. Campbell Senior Engineering Technician 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 9 Re: Project 8544 -Bass Lakes Estates County Road 61 Extension Dear Mr. Campbell: First of all, we want to thank you for having an open house to inform the residents of our subdivision about the plans you were considering for the extension of County Road 61 from Bass Lake Road to Hemlock Lane. We have only lived in our house for two years and have not had the opportunity to see what the actual plans were. While we heard from the neighbors that a road was planned, we did not know any of the details. We also realize that everyone who lives in this area has their own agenda of what they would like to see happen. Most of us would prefer to not have the road at all so you have an uphill battle to begin with. We understand that you will not be able to please all of the people all of the time but are trying to please most of the people most of the time. The reason for this letter is that we would like to clearly communicate to you our thoughts about the proposals. We live at 12140 61 st Avenue and are one of the homes that will be closest to the proposed road. Since there is vacant land and quite a lot of it available on the other side of the proposed road, we would like you to consider moving the road further from our homes. There will be considerable traffic on this road and since the land behind us is undeveloped, we don't see any reason why it would be a problem to move the road further away. Moving the road over will also save some of the beautiful mature trees that residents have behind their homes now. Why cut down mature trees and then end up planting young ones in their place? 2. We are opposed to closing off Hemlock and denying access to Bass Lake Road going east. We understand your concerns are safety and reducing traffic on Hemlock by people taking shortcut to get to 61 north. By eliminating the option of turning east on Bass Lake Road, you will be encouraging people to turn west and then make a u -turn at the next opportunity so they can go to Hwy 169. We don't think making a u -turn is any safer than turning east on Bass Lake Road. Why close down Hemlock to through traffic? What is the harm in letting people use it as a shortcut? There is not a lot of traffic that goes north on Hemlock right now in comparison to the amount that goes south. Take that money and put a stop light in at the intersection of Hemlock and the new 61 near the child care center so people can get onto 61 safely. You are trying to protect the people along Hemlock from traffic. They have the traffic now. Their traffic will be reduced by most people using the new road. We are going to see a considerable amount of traffic going past our house and it doesn't seem to matter to anyone but us so why should it be any different for them? 3. We are concerned about drainage. Our back yard is practically at the water table right now and we really don't want to have water problems with drainage from the road. We would like to be assured that you have taken that into consideration. 4. Currently, Plymouth Metro Link provides bus service from our neighborhood to downtown by having bus 93A go down Hemlock and turn right at Bass Lake Road. What discussions have you had with Metro Transit about the routing of that bus. People in our community use that bus to go downtown to work and come home again. How far will we have to go to use that bus after any road changes? 5. Our last concern involves the noise level. As people mentioned at the meeting, we would like to see a sound barrier of some sort -either a wall or fence. On a positive note, with every change there are some good things that happen. Personally, we are looking forward to not having the deer demolishing our landscaping anymore. We would like you to consider our views and we look forward to the next meeting. Sincerely, Y"_4A9WVLj Jerry & Claudia Hanson 12140 61 st Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442 559 -5320 -Home 347 -9343 -Claudia Work 497 -8210 -Jerry Work cc: Mayor Joy Tierney -City of Plymouth Brent D. Lindgren, P.E.-Hennepin County Steve Theis, P.E.-Hennepin County Agenda Number: TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kathy Lueckert, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Establish November 30, 1998 as Special City Council Meeting To Discuss Water Quality Plan DATE: November 18, 1998 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Make a motion to establish Monday, November 30, 1998 at 7 p.m. as a Special City Council to discuss the Water Quality Plan. 2. DISCUSSION: At the last regular meeting the city council expressed interest in holding a special city council meeting to discuss the water quality plan. Monday, November 30, is a date that is acceptable to all councilmembers and councilmembers-elect. 3. RECOMMENDATION:I recommend that Monday, November 30, 1998 at 7 p.m. be established as a Special City Council meeting to discuss the Water Quality Plan. Pending Study Session Issues Term limits for board and commission members (Mayor Tierney) City Beautification efforts (Mayor Tierney) Procedures for Liquor Operating Manager Investigations (Councilmember Spigner) LifeTime outdoor pool policies (Councilmember Bildsoe) JAN 10 197 03:34PM LEAGUE "0r MN UITIES P.1 BROADCAST FAx LMC TRANSMISSION L"W"th 10 CWW# � 0,0 —ftle" Pax: (612) 281-1299 Phone Numher: (612) 281.1200 Please call us if you have any problems with the receipt of this fax document. FAX COVER SHEET TO: Plymouth FAX u: 6125095060 You should receive 2 pages including this cover sheet. FROM: League of Mn Cities PHONE u: 6122811200 FAX ID: 29o25302 Received For Broadcast: 11/13/98 12:31 PM Delivered To Recipient: 11/13/98 12:46 PM .......... NOV 13 '98 01:32PM LEAGUE OF MN CITIES P.1 L * r a Gtw�W- F3IDAY AX -- 1101.3, No. 22 tffm o A weekly legislative update from the League of Minnesota Cities November 13, 1998 Set cities' legislative efforts for Session 99 Attend the LMC Policy Adoption Conference, Nov. 20 The League's policy development process culminates next Friday, Agenda Nov. 20 with the annual Policy 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast Adoption Conference. The confer- ence is your opportunity to vote On 8:45 Welcome from President Del Haag and Executive Director Jim Miller the policies that will set the course for the cities' 1999 legislative efforts. 9:00 How Legislators See Cities and How to Tell Your Story Effectively Each member city has received Senator Dean. Elton Johnson a packet containing the proposed Representative Sharon Marko 1999 policies for legislative and administrative action. The proposed 9:30 Y2k - Legislative Perspectives policies are the product of the Senator Steve Kelley League's policy committees and task Representative Bill Hilly forces that met over the summer. The conference is also an impor- tant opportunity to discuss emerging 10:20 Electric Deregulation Outlook issues. Join your city colleagues, Representative Loren Jennings League staff, legislators and other Representative Ken Wolf policy makers for an important discus- Mr. John Knapp, Minnesota Energy Consumers sion of key legislative concerns for cities during the upcoming legislative 11:00 Potpourri of Assorted Legislative Issues - IGR Staff session. Some of the topics include: 11:30 LUNCH • ElectdcLNIityDwaguladion—the outlook for restructuring Minnesota's 12:30 Presentation from Govemor-elect Jesse Ventura (invited) electric industry in 1999; • ElectionOutwrwAImpllca~ 1:OU Policy Adoption tions` --the new Tripartisanship: a Reform Governor, a Republican 2:00 House perspectives on the 1999 Session House, and a Democratic Senate; Representative Steve Svggum • Railroad Expansion houes-- 2:30 ADJOURN the resurgence of the rail industry brings new challenges to local ---"' officials; Time Location • State BudgetSurplu*—how big 8 a.m: 2:30 p.m. Ramada Plaza Hotel Minnetonka will it be, and what will the state do 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka about it? Date (812) 593-0000 or (800) 588-0443 • Strengthening Intergovernmental Nov. 20,1998 Relationships --how to communi- cate effectively with your legislators; To Register and, Fax your name, title, city and telephone number to Cathy Dovidio at • Year2OW Problem—how, legisla- faxti (851) 281-1299. Please indicate you would like to attend the Policy tive action may affect your city's Adoption Conference and whether you will pay on-site or prefer to be billed. response to Y2K.