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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-04-1998SEPTEMBER 4, 1998 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 PM before each Regular Council meeting. SEPTEMBER 16, 7:00 PM SEPTEMBER 28, 7:00 PM OCTOBER 7, 7:00 PM 2. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 3. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 5: 00 PM 4. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7: 00 PM 5. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7:00 PM 6. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, NOON 7. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 7: 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TOPIC: ACTIVITY CENTERIFIELD HOUSE Council Chambers REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers LABOR DAY, City Offices Closed Filings close for City Council and Mayoral seats PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers Agenda is attached. (M-4) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, Hadley Lake Room. Withdrawal deadline for City candidates PRAC, Council Chambers CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO Page 2 SEPTEMBER 4, 1998 a 0 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 7: 00 PM CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION, Medicine Lake Room SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 9: 00 AM— PLYMOUTH CLEAN—UP DAY, Public Works 3:30 PM Maintenance Facility 10. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,1:00-3:00 CITYHALL CUSTOMER COUNTER OPEN PM FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTING 11. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 CITY HALL CUSTOMER COUNTER OPEN UNTIL 7: 00 PMFOR ABSENTEE BALLOTING 12. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 STATE PRIMARY DAY, Polls open 7:00 AM-8:OOPM 13. September, October, and November calendars are attached. (M-13) 1. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a) Association of Metropolitan Municipalities News FAX. (14a) b) Notice of Association of Metropolitan Municipalities 1998 Joint Metro Regional Meeting, Thursday, September 24, at the Sheraton Metrodome Hotel. (I -1b) c) Invitation to grand opening ceremonies for the Two Carlson Parkway office Complex on Tuesday, September 22, beginning at 5:00 PM. (1-1c) d) August 28 Star Tribune news story regarding population growth of areas surrounding the Twin Cities metro area. Requested by Councilmember Black. (I -I d) e) Notice of State Trade and Economic Development Department approval of the application for revenue bonds for the NuAire, Inc. project. (I -1e) f) Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission September 10 meeting agenda. (I--1fi g) September 3 Star Tribune Laurie Blake column on the recent bus tour of I-494 by the 1-494 Corridor Commission. Requested by Mayor Tierney. (I -1g) 2. COUNCIL ITEMS a) Draft agenda for the September 16 Regular meeting. (I --2a) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO SEPTEMBER 4, 1998 Page 3 b) As of noon, Friday September 4, the following filings have been made for the November elections: Mayor: Joy Tierney Ward 2: Kelli Slavik Ward 4: Virginia K. Black At–Large: Christian A. Preus Al Ribbe For further information about filing, contact City Clerk Laurie Ahrens, 509-5080. 3. MINUTES a) Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission July 9 meeting. (1-3a) b) Draft minutes of the August 27 Special Planning Commission Meeting on Northwest Plymouth Options. (I --3b) c) Draft minutes of the August 25 Regular Planning Commission meeting. (I -3c) 4. ADVISORY BOARD RESIGNATION a) Resignation letter from Northwest Hennepin Human Services Commissioner Mona Domaas. (I -4a) S. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY—CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (1--5) 6. CORRESPONDENCE a) Internet communication from the family of Al Elam. (I -6a) b) Thank you letter to the Mayor from I-494 Corridor Commission Chair Ross Thorfinnson for participating in the recent bus tour of I-494 during peak traffic times. (1--4b) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ® TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 l V `— 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. Plymouth Covenant Church. Site Plan Amendment to add 26 parking spaces on the north side and 34 parking spaces on the east side of the existing parking lot and to make another entrance to Vicksburg Lane for property located at 4300 Vicksburg Lane North. No expansion to the church building is proposed. (98139) B. Innsbruck Investments, Inc. Site Plan Amendment to construct a parking lot addition for Cub Foods located at 3600 Vicksburg Lane North. (98141) C. Bigos Management, Inc. Site Plan Amendment to add a 20 foot by 40 foot swimming pool for Oakwood Apartments located at 17600 14th Avenue North. (98151) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Vince and Beth Beacom. Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-I (Single Family Detached 1), Preliminary Plat and Variance to create two lots from the property located at 5630 Pineview Lane North. (98126) B. Border States Electric Supply. Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment to allow accessory outside storage with an eight foot high chain link fence in the I-1 (Light Industrial District) for property located at 2100 Niagara Lane North. (98134) C. Russell and Renee O'Dell. Conditional Use Permit to allow an eight -foot fence where six feet is permitted in the side and rear yard for property located at 12325 29th Avenue North. (98148) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Todd and Leslie Foster and Scott and Roxanne Bergland. Variances to reduce the wetland buffer for properties located at 16740 40th Avenue North and 16800 40th Avenue North. (98145) (98149) 8. ADJOURNMENT M m \r >, z , ." d II o <DO ; � Q z O Cn 'v --rv- I Cd I lu I,O I N 10 C7 I12 � � o 09 � W -rvry Q z 'v --rv- Cd I lu I,O M 13 Y'I Iao oz I IZ�Fs'3 iy Li'l oo �6W I I � � I I A P I L y z 'v I lu I,O I � � o '^ QQ iu a p pt I 93 vg 0, U , C) 'V y. U IL) Q a . Fz o �p o cv� o p �F— G - y ,F-j6�.� zO E ". D UO�r�ibF dj Oa. 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This week's meeting reviewed 1998 legislative efforts and activity in such programs as pollution clean-up and the Redevelopment Fund. Representatives from the Council and the Minnesota Department of Trade and Eco- nomic Development (DTED) indicated that the pollution clean-up programs have pro- vided funds to clean up approxi- mately 500 acres throughout the region. The redevelopment program is a new state initiative and it is AMMfarHe�s Afax piifi�a1�0 ANN dty mallge�fandadministratnrt the illforw0iif intffldedtebefharedwithmayvrf, t®rind/ad ftelfill e4efteM7off6*A9reaftafimyar- talltmetr®dtyiffoer c><9oyri8bt19f409tl 74fAffi fityAwyehlart ft 10d,, AlYfflo�2a44 Oh0/1P hJ7 27f 46w & hf72& 7299 bnai/ amm�ammf4fe� expected that about three projects in the metro area will be awarded grants in the November grant cycle ($2 million). The summit participants, who included local government and state officials as well as develop- ers and builders, suggested several possible 1999 strategies. Among them were: ♦ Change the Tax Increment Financing law. ♦ Expanding the Redevelop- ment Fund. ♦ Make DTED programs more flexible. ♦ Implement a state and regional housing strategy. The Council staff also con- vened a meeting with local officials and housing advocates regarding affordable housing preservation and replacement. The discussion focused on resources and the need to prevent residential properties from becoming deteriorated to the point that they need to be replaced. The informal group talked about a "troubled" housing strategy that includes such elements as state funding, local resources and provisions to provide for replacement under certain conditions. A working group that includes AMM staff volunteered to begin drafting a policy for discussion. Copies of the draft policy will be distributed upon availability for your review and comment. TIF Recodification Task Force meets he legislative task force charged to develop the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) recodi- fication legislation met Tuesday, Sept. 1. The task force was given an overview of the project by House and Senate research staff. A bill draft was not available but one should be completed for review by early October. The staff did present an outline of the bill, which will have 29 sections. Staff did indicate that the first draft would be a technical redraft. As part of its research, staff said that some existing provisions, such as references to tourism activity and housing income limits are either obsolete or not defined and will need to be discussed by the task force. When copies of the bill are available, the AMM will be part of a group of local government organizations that will review and comment on the bill. If you are interested in participating in the review or you would like a copy of the bill outline, call Gene Ranieri at 651-215-4001. LMC 1. 1998 Joint Metro Regional Meeting te: Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998 erne: Where: Cost: 2:30 -9 p.m. Shera ton N, e trodoi , e l -lo tel $30 per person C/ YY go Association of Metropolitan Municipalities The League ofMinneso to Cities (LMC)and the Association ofMe tropolitan Municipalities (AMM) !s co -sponsoring the second annual Metro Regional Meeting. If youplan to attend, please mail the enclosed registration form along with yourpayment to the AMM byfriday, Sept. 18. Theschedule isas follows: 2:30-3:30p. m. Ensuring an Accurate Census Count for Your City (Optional Session) (Bureau of the Census, Office of the State Demographer) 3:30-3:35p.m. Welcome(LMCandAMMPresidents) 3:35-4:OOp.m. Legislativeissues(LMCandAMMstaff) 4:00-4: 30p.m. Partnership 2000. Marketing Your City - Personalizing Ci ty Services for Citizens andLegislators (LMCCommunicationsStaff) 4:30-500p.m. Overviewof What'sHappeningAroundLMCILMCIT/AMM 500-545p.m. SocialHour 545-6:45p.m. Dinner 6:45-7'15p.m. Welcome from Host Mayor, LMCandAMM President Remarks 7.15-7.•45p. m. Year 2000 Computer and Embedded Chip Issues (With Buzz Olson Video) 7.45-9:OOp.m. The Future ofMetropolitan6overnanceandOtherMetroIssues* * The candidates forgo vernor ha ve been invited to participate in a metro issues forum. Because i t 's impossible toconfirm their attendance untilafter the Sept. 15primary, a back-upprogram has been arranged. The alternative isapaneldiscussion of those lookingatmetrogovernmentrestructuring- AMM ♦ 145 University Avenue West ♦ St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Phone: (651) 215-4000 ♦ Fax. (651) 281-1299 Please see map on reverse... Sheraton Metrodome Hotel 1330 Industrial Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55413 Phone: (612)331-1900 1-694 Industrial Blvd. Hwy. 36 W 35� c � o Broadway N University Ave. 1-94 From the North Follow I-694 to I -35W South. Take the Industrial Blvd. exit (Exit #22). Go left on Industrial and the hotel will be on the right. From the South Take I-494 to I -35W North. Take the Industrial Blvd. exit (Exit #22). The hotel will be on the right side as you exit. From the East Follow I-94 West toward Minneapolis. Take Highway 280 North. Take a left at the first stoplight (Broadway Street). Take a right on Industrial Blvd. and the hotel will be on the left. From the West Follow I-394 East to I-94 East. Take I -35W North to Industrial Blvd. (Exit #22). The hotel will be on the right side as you exit. 1998 Metro Regional Meeting Registration Form ZL-19 - Thursday, Sept. 24,1998 ♦ 2:30-9 p. m. ♦ Sheraton Me trodome Hotel Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept. 18,1998 Cancellation Deadline: Friday, Sept 18,1998 Names/Titles of Persons Attending: Name: Title: Name: Title: Name: Title: Name: Title: Name: Title Number of Attendees: Total Payment Enclosed- $ ContactPerson: Address: X $30 registration fee = $ Phone City/Zip: Please make checks payable to: Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Mail registration form along with your check to: Laurie Jennings Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 If you have questions, call the AMM at (651) 215-4000 Carlson Center Please join us for the grand opening celebration of our new office building located in Carlson Center, Two Carlson Parkway September 22, 1998 5:00 — 8:00 pm Two Carlson Parkway Plymouth, Minnesota (just west of highway 494 on Carlson Parkway) We will also be unveiling plans for future office developments at Carlson Center. Refreshments will be served CARLSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY Two Carlson Parkway, Suite 100 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 612.404.5000 State population growth to circle the Twin Cities Page 1 of 3 THIS IS GOOD PRACTICE �'� I IID[IU11 Published Friday, August 28, 1998 State population growth to circle the Twin Cities startribime.com Metro Kimberly Hayes Taylor / Star Tribune Minnesota could look dramatically different within the next three decades. Here's a glimpse: While most counties encircling the Twin Cities metro area will have a population boom during the next 30 years, some rural Minnesota counties will shrink and experience labor shortages, says a report released Thursday by Minnesota Planning. Sherburne County's population will grow faster than any other, increasing 92 percent by 2025, said the report's author. With that growth will come pressures associated with urban areas. Ramsey and Hennepin counties will see little or no population increases, but Carver, Scott, Washington, Chisago and Dakota counties each will see population increases of more than 50 percent in the same period. Conversely, other counties should see heavy population losses, with areas in western Minnesota experiencing the largest declines. Even in eastern Minnesota, St. Louis County, the state's largest county by area, may lose as many as 15,000 residents, or 8 percent of its current population. The state agency's report, Faces of the Future: Minnesota County Population Projections 1995-2025, contains projected population by age and sex for each of the state's counties, development regions and metropolitan areas. Martha McMurry, a state research analyst who prepared the report, said its implications vary, depending on who residents are and where they live. "If you live in a fast-growing area, your area will begin to have more homes, more schools, more traffic, more people," she said. "If you live in a rural area, then the most important thing in the report is so many counties are expected to have declining population. "If I were an employer in a rural area, it would be thinking about where am I going to get my workers. Should I move my facility, should I scramble more to bring in workers from elsewhere, those kind of issues." ... /a rticle?th isS I ug =CO U N28&d ate=28-Aug-98&word =popu lation&word =pop u lated &wor8/31/98 /98 State population growth to circle the Twin Cities Page 2 of 3 Older, more diverse Combined, the report and a related one, "Faces of the Future: Minnesota Population Projections 1995-2025," released in May, paint a picture of a state that, by 2025, will be more diverse. It also will be much older. . The 30 -year projections show that more than half of state residents will be older than 40, versus a median age of 33.8 in 1995. The number of whites in the state is projected to grow only 8 percent, while the Hispanic population increase is put at 248 percent. Blacks are expected to remain the state's largest minority group, and the number of black residents should jump from about 142,000 in 1995 to more than 300,000 in 2025. Blacks will continue moving to Minnesota from other states in coming decades, but at slower rates, as general growth tapers off into the next century. The number of Asians and Pacific Islanders is expected to double, and the number of Hispanics should jump from 85,000 to 296,000. Members of minorities on average are predicted to be younger than white Minnesotans. For example, the median age of whites should be 42.6. The median age for people of color should be at least 10 years younger. Higher fertility rates and in -migration of younger people are expected to contribute to these numbers. To come up with these projections, demographers used a model that began with the 1995 population by age and sex. They then factored in mortality, migration and fertility rates. The report also has implications for schools. It says the number of children younger than 15 will continue to decline. That decline could also mean shifts in the types of buildings communities need and use, said Tom Gillaspy, state demographer. "When you add in the historical tendency for young people to leave rural areas -- they leave to go to larger cities, to go to Rochester, St. Cloud or the Twin Cities -- what that will do over time is create an aging process," he said "And since young people are the ones who have babies, and they are not having as many, you will have school districts like Woodbury, or Lakeville, which are growing very rapidly with young families, having an overwhelming need for new high schools. In places like southwestern Minnesota, elementary schools and senior centers will be shutting down." None of this information is carved in stone, said McMurry, the report's preparer. It could all be much different than the demographers have projected. ... /article?thisSlug=COUN28&date=28-Aug-98&word =population &word= pop ulated&wor8/31 /98 State population growth to circle the Twin Cities T I Page 3 of 3 "Keep in mind in population projection: When you're dealing with the future, you are dealing with uncertainty. The further in the future, the more uncertainty. We have a better handle on the short- term trends than we do on the longer-term trends." startri6une.cam Metro © Copyright 1998 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. ... /a rticle?th isS lug =CO U N28&d ate=28-Aug -98&word =pop u lation &word =pop u lated &wor8/31/98 /98 NES0T Trade & Economc Development Business & Community Development August 26, 1998 t L � The Honorable Joycelyn H. Tierney State File -3023 Mayor, city of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Variable Rate Demand Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (NuAire, Inc. Project), Series 1998 City of Plymouth, Minnesota Dear Mayor Tierney: The Department of Trade and Economic Development has examined the application and exhibits submitted by you relating to the proposal to offer revenue bonds as authorized by the Municipal Industrial Development Act, Minn. Stats. Sections 469.152 through 469.1651. Based upon the information you submitted, approval of the project is hereby granted by the Department of Trade and Economic Development. Such approval shall not be deemed to be an approval by the Department or the State of Minnesota regarding the feasibility of the project or the terms of the revenue agreement to be executed or the bonds to be issued therefor, nor whether the project falls within regulations of Federal Law. This approval does not in any way constitute an approval of an allocation in excess of an entitlement award pursuant to Minn. Stats. Section 474A. Accordingly, it may be necessary for the issuer to seek an allocation under Minn. Stats. Section 474A. 500 Metro Square, 121 7th Place East, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-2146 USA 612-297-1291 •800-657-3858 • Fax 612-296-1290/296-5287 • TTY/TDD 800-627-3529 wwwAted.state.mn.us Mayor Tierney August 26, 1998 Page 2 Included with this letter is a Project Closing/Notice of Issue report which must be completed by the bond counsel and returned to this Department within five (5) days after the obligations are issued. Please refer to the "M" State File number when submitting the Project Closing/Notices of Issue report. Failure to file this report within the five day period will void the obligations if the obligations are subject to a federal limitation act. Your cooperation in the timely submission of these reports will be sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions about your project approval, or the reports, please call Jean Cannefax at 612/296-5337. Sincerely, Gary L. Fields Deputy Commissioner GLF:jmc Enclosures cc: Sharon M. Scott ply082698.2k Revised January, 1990 A STATE OF MINNESOTA MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND PROJECT PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.152 THROUGH 165 (Please submit this form in duplicate - all supporting data in single copy only) DATE: August 61998 The governing body of the City of Plymouth , County of Hennepin , Minnesota, hereby applies to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for approval of a proposed Industrial Development Bond issue as required by Minn. Stat. 469.152-.165. Address of Issuer: 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Attn: Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director Telephone: (612) 509-5000 We have entered into preliminary discussions with: Firm: NuAire, Inc. Address: 2100 Fernbrook Lane City: Plymouth State: MN Name of Project: NuAire, Inc. This firm is engaged primarily in (nature of business): Manufacture of medical research equipment Attorney: Elizabeth Aby, Lindquist & Vennum, PLLP Address: 4200 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street City: Minneapolis State: MN The proceeds from the sale of the Industrial Development bonds will be used to (describe the project): finance equipment to be used in NuAire's manufacturing facility in Plymouth Address of Project: 2100 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Proceeds from the sale of the bonds of approximately $ 1,000,000 , will be applied toward the payment of costs now estimated as follows: Acquisition of land: New construction: Demolition and site preparation: Acquisition and Installation of Equipment: Fees: Architectural, engineering, inspection, fiscal, legal, administration, or printing: Construction Interest: Initial Bond Reserve: Contingencies: Other: Costs of issuance AEDP I/10-1 980,000 20,000 -fi--1�-' It is presently estimated that equipping will begin on or about August 1998 , (enter date, including year) and will be complete on or about August 1998 (enter date, including year) When completed, there will be approximately 10 new jobs created by the project at an annual payroll of approximately $ 310,000 , based upon currently prevailing wages. (If applicable) There are 200 existing jobs provided by business. (If applicable) There will be Number of hours jobs created by construction of the project. Average wage level $ Repayment of the proposed issue will be amortized over a period of 10 The following exhibits are furnished with this application and are incorporated herein by reference: years. An opinion of bond counsel that the proposal constitutes a project under Minn. Stat. 469.153, subd. 2. 2. A copy of the resolution by the governing body of the issuer giving preliminary approval for the issuance of its revenue bonds and stating that the project, except for a project under Minn. Stat. 469.153, subd. 2(g) or 0) would not be undertaken but for the availability of Industrial Development bond financing. 3. A comprehensive statement by the municipality indicating how the project satisfies the public or purpose and policies of Minn. Stat. 469.152-.165. 4. A letter of intent to purchase the bond issue or a letter confirming the feasibility of the project from a financial standpoint. 5. A statement signed by the principal representative of the issuing authority to the effect that upon entering into the revenue agreement, the information required by Minn. Stat. 469.154, subd 5 will be submitted to the Department (not applicable to project under Minn. Stat. 469.153, subd 2(g) or 0). 6. A statement signed by the principal representative of the issuing authority that the project does not include any property to be sold or affixed to or consumed in the production of property for sale, and does not include any housing facility to be rented or used as a permanent residence. 7. A statement signed by a representative of the issuing authority that a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Minn. .Stat. 469.154, subd. 4.. The statement shall include the date, time and place of the meeting and certify that a draft copy of this application with all attachments was available for public inspection and that all interested parties were afforded an opportunity to express their views 8. Copies of notice(s) as published which indicate the date(s) of publication and the newspaper(s) in which the notice(s) were published. 9. Provide a plan for compliance of employment preference of economically disadvantaged or unemployed individuals. (See Minn. Stat. 469.154, subd. 7.) AEDP 1/10-2 We, the undersigned, are duly elected representatives of the City of Plymouth Minnesota and solicit your approval of this project at your earliest convenience so that we may carry it to a final conclusion. Signed by: (Principal Officers or Representatives of Issuing Authority; type or print official's name on the line to the left of the signature line. Thank you.) 14 Mayor/chair Si e (2- L44 4 /c� i'lc l er- Title Signature This approval shall not be deemed to be an approval by the Department or the State of the feasibility of the project or the terms of the revenue agreement to be executed or the bonds to be issued therefor. Authorized signature, Minnesota Department of Date of Approval Trade and Economic Development Please return to: Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development Office of Business Finance Attn: Paul Moe 500 Metro Square Building 121 Seventh Place East St. Paul, MN 55101-2146 AEDP 1/10-3 Issuer. STATE OF MINNESOTA / Form L MIIJNBSOTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Y— Notice of Issue CASH AND DEBT MANAGEMENT DIVISION Revised October 1995 PROJECT CLOSING INFORMATION AND NOTICE OF ISSUE Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 474A Due within 3 days atter issuance (each aria if issued in series) (notices for manufacturing projects also due prior to the Inst Monday in December) Allocation under which issued: Entitlement Pool Not subject to annual volume cap Title of Issue: Type of Qualified Bonds under Federal Tax law: ❑ Small Issue Bonds Public Facilities Bonds Governmental Bonds Certificate of Allocation number: Name of enterprise: Nature of enterprise: Location of enterprise: Date of issuance: Residential Rental Project Bonds Mortgage Bonds Enterprise Zone Facility Bonds Principal amount of this issue: S Additional series to be issued: S Dollar amount of bonds issued subject to the agonal volume cap: f Term: Equity contributed to project: Z Others sotaoees of finewins (plsar *so*) : S Amount pevviousiy iss■ed for this pojest: S Total cost of project: _ Original purchaser(s) of bond new Approximate number of new jobs: Submitted by: Signauw. Please forward ALL notion of issus(o) to: Interest Rate: Minnesota Department of Trade ! Economic Development 500 Metro Square Building 121 7th Plus East St. Paul, IE135101 Attn: Mr. Paul Mos (612) 297.1391 Title: Redevelopment Bonds Student Loan Bonds 501 (c) (3) SHINGLE CREEK WRTERSHED MONFIGEMENT COMMISSION 3001 Harbor Lane * Suite 150 * Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (612)553-1144 * FAX (612)553-9326 A regular meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission will be held Thursday, September 10, 1998, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. An agenda for that meeting follows: 1. Call to order.' a"y 2. Roll call. `t an R 3. Minutes of August meeting.* ` r= 4. Reports from officers. 5. Approval of claims. 6. Consideration of communications. a. Communications Log.* b. Unified Watershed Assessments - Clean Water Action Plan - MPCA. 7. Water Quality. a. Pond Inspection Report.* 8. Project Reviews. a. SC98-13 Printed Media, Maple Grove.* b. SC98-14 Lumonics, Maple Grove.* C. SC98-15 Pike Lake Woods 2nd Addition, Plymouth.* 9. Wetland Conservation Act. 10. Local Plans. a. City of Osseo. 11. Other Business. a. Proposed Projects of Work.* * in meeting packet. 12. Adjournment. J:\CLIENTMW\WATERSHE\SHINGLECk98MEErGS\SEP.WPD BROOKLYN CENTER 0 BROOKLYN PARK • CRYSTAL * MAPLE GROVE • MINNEAPOLIS 9 NEW HOPE • OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Getting There: Cities want congestion relief for I-494 Page 1 of 2 f :- Published Thursday, September 3, 1998 Vt fIlET00�3�EG10� Getting There: Cities want congestion relief for I-494 OZ r k f Laurie Blake / Star Tribune startribune,com Among the many effects of the Northwest Airlines pilots strike is less traffic on Interstate Hwy. 494. Metro With fewer travelers and employees heading for the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport, the typically crowded freeway flowed smoothly Wednesday morning, even at the Heloted items height of rush hour. Aggressive driving becoming all the rage So smoothly, in fact, that it foiled the plans of seven communities along I-494 to give a More Getting There columns bus tour of the freeway's legendary congestion. Playing host to the chairwoman of the Minnesota's Senate Transportation Committee and to the aides to several members of Congress, officials from Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Plymouth and Maple Grove made their case for congestion relief along the freeway -- all the while marveling at out how fast the bus was moving between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. The tour guides pointed out landmark developments they said are destined to generate new loads of traffic along the already groaning freeway. In Richfield, on the north side of the freeway near Lyndale Avenue, a new office complex known as Meridian Crossings will be headquarters to 1,400 employees. To the west is the Wally McCarthy car dealership, which city planners hope will someday be the home of 1,000 residents of a new high-rise. Further west, in Edina, more office towers are going up at the Centennial Lakes development off France Avenue near I-494 and a new building for Diversified Pharmaceutical will house 1,300 employees. Add these new employees and residents to those already driving I-494 to the jobs, shops, restaurants and hotels now in place and what you get -- the cities argue -- is congestion that could threaten commercial activity in the cities that depend on the freeway. 'Severe consequences' "If we are not able to do something about congestion and gridlock we will see businesses move," said Bloomington Mayor Coral Houle. "We face some very serious consequences, and we have to find solutions." The cities want bus lanes on the shoulder of the freeway, freeway entrance ramps for car pools and buses, more car pools and van pools and eventual widening and reconstruction of I-494 from Bloomington to Maple Grove, said Ross Thorfinnson, an Eden Prairie City Council member who is chairman of the seven -city I-494 Corridor Commission. The group will make a formal pitch for these improvements later this year both to the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council. There was no discussion Wednesday of what their proposal would cost. What makes them think carpooling and bus riding are likely to catch on along the suburban freeway ring? If major employers offered their employees incentives to take the bus or carpool, ride http://websery I.startribune.com/cgi-bin/stOnLine/article?thisStory=50673275 9/4/98 Getting There: Cities want congestion relief for I-494 L_ � b sharing could be encouraged along the freeway, Thorfinnson said. require that of employers, they want to be able to offer time -saving freeway entrance ramps to reward transit users, he said. Reader mail Page 2 of 2 But before the cities bus shoulder lanes and I would like to respond to two letters from the reader mail portion of the column last week. First, to Mr. Wendland, who posed the question, "What's the difference between being stopped at a ramp meter or stopped on the freeway?" There is a big difference. When you are stopped at a ramp, it is an intentional means of regulating the number of vehicles entering the freeway to make your trip on the freeway quicker and safer. When you are stopped on the freeway, on the other hand, you are endangered by vehicles approaching at high speeds from behind you and that freeway has lost much of its capacity. If a stoppage does occur on the freeway, we need to continue metering because that helps clear up the shockwave much more quickly. Regarding Mr. Berthiaume's ideas about eliminating ramp meters and using the money to build freeway lanes, please consider these costs of building roads vs. traffic management systems. It costs approximately $500 million to build 10 miles of a six -lane freeway, or roughly $8 million per lane -mile. It costs approximately $300,000 to implement ramp metering for 10 miles of a six -lane freeway or $5,000 per lane mile. Given the high cost of new construction, the clear message that citizens and municipalities are not willing to give up the amounts of right of way required, and environmental issues, it is extremely unlikely that new freeways can provide a solution to the traffic congestion problem in the foreseeable future. Ramp meters are not a complete solution, either. But they do optimize the use of available capacity by helping freeways carry much higher volumes, reducing congestion, and helping to prevent about 1,300 crashes per year in the Twin Cities metro area... Glen Carlson, manager, Traffic Management Center, Minnesota Deptartment of Transportation Noted items Aggressive driving becoming all the rage —Comments are welcome. Call. 673-9016; e-mail. Gettingtherea�startribune.com; fax: (� More GettingThere columns 673-4359, or send mail to Getting There, Star Tribune, 425 Portland Av. S., Minneapolis, MN 55488. In order to be published, comments must include your full name, community, and day and evening phone numbers. The column runs on Ank Thursday. Join the Getting There discussion online at startribune.com http:/fwww.startribune.com/_aettingthere- or Metro O Copyright 1998 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. http://webseryl .startribune.com/cgi-bin/stOnLine/article?thisStory=50673275 9/4/98 CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16,1998 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLYMOUTH FORUM - Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff or Commission for future report. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 4.1 Proclamation of Pollution Prevention Week (requested by Councilmember Black) 4.2 Firefighter Oaths of Office 5. APPROVE AGENDA — Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda. * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. DRAFT 09/04/98 10:35 AM 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1998 Page 2 6.1 Approve proposed City Council Minutes 6.2 Approve Disbursements 6.3 Approve Tobacco License for Cliff Corporation d/b/a Doolittle's, 1565534 1h Avenue 6.4 Establish October 14, 1998 as Special City Council Meeting to Meet with Human Service Agencies 6.5 Approve Encroachment Agreement to allow construction of a deck on property located at 3410 Zircon Lane North. Khemais and Corinne Abdou 6.6 Approve Encroachment Agreement to allow construction of a deck on property located at 12965 12`h Avenue North. Ray and Sylivia Sheeran. *6.7 Approve Land Use Guide Plan Amendment from Planned Industrial (IP) to Living Area 2 (LA -2) and Public Institutional (P -I), and a rezoning from Future Restricted Development (FRD) to Multiple Family 2 (RMF -2) and Public Institutional (P -I) for approximately 20 acres of property located north of Medina Road, south of Highway 55, and east of County Road 101. The City is proposing that the property be reguided and rezoned to reflect the existing uses on each of the properties. City of Plymouth. (98117) 6.8 Approve Conditional Use Permit for outside storage of trailers behind the building located at 3555 Holly Lane North Plymouth Ponds Development. (98125) 6.9 Approve Variance to construct a four -foot high fence in the front yard where three feet is the maximum fence height allowed on property located at 4350 Jewel Lane North. Gary Brakke. (98133) 6.10 Approve Site Plan Amendment and minor variance to construct a parking lot addition for Cub Foods located at 3600 Vicksburg Lane North. Innsbruck Investments, Inc. (9814 1) * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1998 T Page 3 6.11 Approve Conditional Use Permit to allow an eight—foot fence where six feet is permitted in the side and rear yard for property located at 12325 291h Avenue North. Russell and Renee O'Dell. (98148) 6.12 Approve amendment to resolution for Golfview Woods to remove conditions prohibiting driveway access onto Old Rockford Road for property located at 15430 45`h Avenue North. Mary Weinzierl. (96056) 6.13 Award Sale of General Obligation Tax Increment & Housing Improvement Bonds 6.14 Approve Site Plan Amendment to add 26 parking spaces on the north side and 34 parking spaces on the east side of the existing parking lot and to make another entrance to Vicksburg Lane for property located at 4300 Vicksburg Lane North. No expansion to the church building is proposed. Plymouth Covenant Church. (98139) 6.15 Approve Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment to allow accessory outside storage with an eight foot high chain link fence in the I-1 (Light Industrial District) for property located at 2100 Niagara Lane North. Border States Electric. (98134) 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 Approve change of ownership for Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Four Seasons Liquor II, Inc., 4232 Lancaster Lane 7.2 Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements and Gaylord Avenue right-of-way in Outlot B, Prime West Business Park and Schiebe's Highland View Addition * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1998 Page 4 7.3 Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement for Ponding, Drainage, and Utility Easements in Bass Lake Corporate Center Addition, Bass Creek Business Park, Bass Creek Business Park 2"d, and Bass Creek Business Park Yd Additions 7.4 Assessment Hearing on 1997 Street Reconstruction Improvements, Harbor Lane, Project 7001 8. GENERAL BUSINESS 8.1 Receive Petition Regarding Noise along Rockford Road Between Vicksburg Lane and Dunkirk Lane 8.2 Consider City Council Salaries 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MONOGEMENT _. 0M _ ISSION • • "� 3001 Harbor Lane Suite 150 Plymouth, MN 554 Telephone (612)553-1144 • FAX (612)553-932,4 \ MINUTES ir_` E July 9, 1998 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was calledto order by Chair Maria D'Andrea on Thursday, July 9, 1998, at 12:45 p.m. at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center; Kevin Larson, Brooklyn Park; David Fritzke (non- voting); Crystal; Craig Cooper, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Dave Callister, Osseo; Ron Quanbeck, Plymouth; Maria D'Andrea, Robbinsdale; Eric Thompson, Montgomery Watson; Curt Pearson, Kennedy & Graven; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary. Also present: Douglas Snyder, Board of Water and Soil Resources. I. Minutes. Motion by Cooper, second by Quanbeck to approve the minutes of the June meeting of the Commission. Motion carried. II. Treasurer's Report. Motion by Spector, second by Hanson to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried. III. Approval of Claims. Motion by Spector, second by Callister to approve claims totaling $9,405.27. Claims were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Larson, Cooper, Hanson, Callister, Quanbeck and D'Andrea; nays - none; absent - Crystal and Maple Grove. IV. Correspondence. A. Communications Log. No action was required. V. Water Quality. A. 1998 Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program. Thompson reported that Ryan Lake will not be monitored as part of the program. . B. Field Inspections and Watershed Reconnaissance. Motion by Cooper, second by Spector authorizing Montgomery Watson to proceed with these projects. They are budgeted at $3,000 and $6,000, respectively. Motion carried. VI. Project Reviews. A. SC98-09 Maple Grove Corporate Center, Maple Grove. Construction of two new office buildings on a 13.8 acre portion of a 28.4 acre site located in the northwest quadrant of I-94 and BROOKLYN CENTER • BROOKLYN PARK 9 CRYSTAL 9 MAPLE GROVE 9 MINNEAPOLIS 9 NEW HOPE 9 OSSEO • PLYMOUTH • ROBBINSDALE Minutes July 9, 1998 page 2 Highway 169. Following completion, 10.8 acres of impervious area will be constructed. A complete project review application was received on June 19, 1998. The eastern half of the site is occupied by a very large wetland which is not DNR protected. A small amount of wetland impact will occur due to some fill to be placed in two locations. The City is the LGU. Site drainage will be handled through two on-site stormwater ponds which have been designed to meet city NURP requirements, thus exceeding Commission standards. Skimming of surface discharges is accomplished for both ponds through use of submerged outlet pipes. Both proposed ponds discharge to the on-site wetland which has a 54" outlet shown in the city's Stormwater Management Plan but not indicated on the grading plan. This outlet would discharge to Eagle Lake. The lowest proposed building floor elevation is 3.4 feet above the highest pond 100 -year flood elevation, satisfying Commission standards. No easements have been provided. An erosion control plan has been received. Motion by Quanbeck, second by Callister directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of SC98-09 is hereby granted, pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of the following: 1. A legal document conveying easements to the city covering the wetland and ponding areas as well as all other significant hydrologic and hydraulic features. 2. An Operations and Maintenance Plan which will maintain the outlet control structures and permanent pool depths in the ponds. The plan shall be provided to the city in the form of a recordable agreement that assures the designated operations and maintenance procedures will be faithfully executed. Motion carried. B. Water Quality Treatment Performance Criteria. In his June 30 memo, Thompson provided a revised policy re treatment of stormwater runoff from developing sites. Currently, the policy focuses on design criteria. Implementation of a performance criteria -based policy would eliminate the need for a variance from Commission standards for projects when proposed alternative stormwater treatment devices have the ability to remove stormwater pollutants at efficiencies of at least those removed by a stormwater pond. After a minor change to the revised language, motion by Spector, second by Cooper directing staff to prepare a resolution adopting this policy for the August meeting. Motion carried. VII. Other Business. A. Proposed Projects. Anderson provided a recap of the ratings received to date for proposed projects of work in the watershed. The Commissioners are requested to fax their ratings to Anderson so they can be compiled for inclusion in the August meeting packet. B. Interest Proposals. The subcommittee formed to review the responses to the Commission's solicitation of interest proposals recommended that the Commission retain the services of its current staff. Motion by D'Andrea, second by Spector to approve this recommendation. Motion carried. Anderson will so inform the respondents. Minutes July 9, 1998 page 3 C. Anderson recounted discussions she has had with individuals at Hennepin County. The County Commission has expressed concern that projects/programs undertaken by water management organizations lack visibility. Motion by Spector, second by Larson directing staff to draft a letter to the Hennepin County Commissioners and local legislators informing them of the activities of the Commission and providing each of them with a copy of the 1997 Annual Report. Motion carried. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Cooper, second by Spector to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (sr� Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim J:\CLIENTS\W\WATERSHE\SHINGLEC\98MEETGS\JnY2.WPD DRAFT CITY OF PLYMOUTH SPECIAL MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 27, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, Jeff Thompson, Roger Berkowitz, John Stoebner, Kim Koehnen (arrived at 7:11 p.m.) and Bob Stein MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planners Kendra Lindahl, Public Works Director Fred Moore and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. INTRODUCTION: Director Hurlburt gave an overview of what has taken place thus far on the Comprehensive Plan Update and what is yet to be done after the meeting tonight. Director Hurlburt introduced David Licht, consultant from Northwest Associated Consultants. 3. REVIEW OF OPTIONS: Mr. Licht presented the City/Northwest Study Area Fact Sheet. He said that the Metropolitan Council has insisted that all units of government for a 20 year period. He stated that we are looking at what option is the best for northwest Plymouth. Mr. Licht presented the No Urban Option Plan stating that there would be a maximum of 29 additional dwelling units in the next 20 years; street improvements to Peony Lane, and Vicksburg Lane; and that the total city population will decrease by 5,000 by the year 2020. Mr. Licht presented the Partial Urban Expansion Plan and stated that a portion of the area east of Vicksburg is projected for large lot residential development, which would provide for existing large unsewered lots. The plan also includes options for Hampton Hills Golf Course and the land uses near the Schmidt Lake Road and I-494 interchange if it takes place. He commented that none of the options will dictate whether the interchange would happen. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 Page # 172 Mr. Licht presented the Complete Urban Expansion Plan stating that the entire City is projected for development by 2020. The plan also includes options for the Elm Creek Golf Course. He stated that this plan and the Partial Urban Expansion Plan provides for a small amount of commercial development. 4. RECOMMEDATION: Mr. Licht gave an overview of the August 20, 1998 NAC memorandum outlining their recommendation. He presented a map illustrating the northwest area and the surrounding areas in Hennepin County. He presented the Labor Force Trends Chart. Mr. Licht presented a sewer map depicting that development east of Vicksburg Lane would start around the year 2000 and west of Vicksburg Lane around the year 2006. He presented a map on the Growth Management Strategy Policy Area. Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 7:43 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Chairman Stulberg stated that all previous correspondence received prior to the meeting is now part of the public record. Chairman Stulberg presented a letter dated August 27, 1998 from Jeff and Liz Seaburg at 15740 County Road 47 stating their preference for complete urban expansion. Chairman Stulberg read a card filled out by Barbara Barnes of 15230 47`h Avenue North stating that she prefers the no urban expansion option. Chairman Stulberg introduced Herb Albert of County Road 47. Mr. Albert stated that he has owned his property for 29 years. The taxes are about four times what he can get from any farming income. He said that there are nice residential developments near him. Mr. Albert stated that the residents are enjoying the agricultural land at his expense. He said that he doesn't think people that have five acres or more should have to develop if they don't want to. Mr. Albert urged the Commission to recommend at least partial development if not complete urban expansion. Chairman Stulberg introduced Richard Bloom of Weston Corporation. Mr. Bloom stated that when they developed their Nanterre project, they were forced to deal with issues such as Schmidt Lake Road which they had to build through their property. They provided the approach for the new bridge; sold part of their property for a new water tower; and, extended trails on the south side of Schmidt Lake Road. Mr. Bloom stated that Weston Corporation supports partial or full expansion. He said that with the complete urban expansion you can still maintain a rural character. He stated that they feel that providing sewer service from the south is preferable. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes J August 27, 1998 Page # 173 Chairman Stulberg introduced Jeffrey Brown 17815 30`h Place North. Mr. Brown said that he doesn't live in the northwest area, but he prefers no urban development. He said that if all of Plymouth is developed, other surrounding communities to the west may follow suit, which means people would have to move even further west to find a hobby farm. Mr. Brown said he doesn't believe that it will become an economic detriment with the no urban option, and that the residential roads will become overloaded. He said that there are other factors to consider besides economic issues. Mr. Brown said that by leaving the area undeveloped it gives people the option to live in a rural setting. Chairman Stulberg introduced Len Busch of 4045 County Road 101. Mr. Busch said that he owns 140 acres and moved to Plymouth in 1965. He said when he moved here he didn't want anyone else moving out to the area, but that is an unreal way of thinking. Mr. Busch said that Plymouth is going to continue to be urban and that the City has done a good job planning thus far. He asked if anyone is likely to buy 60 acres of land at $30,000 an acre and not develop it. He said that it's just not realistic. Chairman Stulberg introduced Patrick Busch of 15500 Medina Road. Mr. Busch declined to speak as Len Busch spoke for him. Chairman Stulberg introduced Brenda Chadwick, of 5720 Oakview Lane North. Ms. Chadwick commented that she lives on Bass Lake, and is concerned with what developing northwest Plymouth will do to the watershed. Ms. Chadwick stated that she hopes the Commission will consider options that will make the water clean and provide for a healthy environment. Chairman Stulberg introduced Vic Custardo of 14525 45`h Place North. Mr. Custardo said that he has lived in Plymouth for three months, but has never been in the northwest area. He asked the Commission to keep in mind that they work for all the citizens of Plymouth, not just the people in the northwest area. He believed that going for complete urban expansion will create major traffic jams and over population of areas. Chairman Stulberg introduced Linda Donaldson of 11620 54`h Avenue North. Ms. Donaldson stated that she is a member of Bass Lake Association Improvement Area. She commented that the entire northwest area of Plymouth is half of the watershed district of Bass Lake, and the area drains into Bass Lake. She said that the northwest area of Plymouth is an island and is important because of water quality. Ms. Donaldson stated that all citizens of Plymouth profit from clean water. Ms. Donaldson said that the aquifer level is extremely low and the deeper you have to go the harder the water gets. Ms. Donaldson said that it is expensive to build water towers and water treatment centers. She asked who profits from development of northwest Plymouth. Ms. Donaldson said that the watershed is an island and needs to be left as an island. She said that taxes will DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 Page # 174 T 3b go up and economic quality will go down. Ms. Donaldson stated that Plymouth should put the money into preserving the rural quality of the area. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jerry Fischer of 4630 Fembrook Lane. Mr. Fischer stated that he has been a resident for 15 years and operates a greenhouse business on his property. He stated that he is opposed to urban sprawl and the loss of trees and animals. He said that the new developments surrounding his property have caused a destruction of trees and wildlife and that many people couldn't hold onto to their property because of street assessments. Mr. Fischer said that the aquifer has dropped over 12 feet in the last few years due to development surrounding him. Mr. Fischer presented a piece of western red cedar. He said that this is the Commissions' chance to decide how the area should be developed and to consider what is the proper kind of housing, while being sensitive to nature and the environment. Chairman Stulberg introduced Peter Flint of 6110 Lawndale Lane North. Mr. Flint stated that he is opposed to any development. He expected the consultant's report to be factual. He said that he is confused on how traffic will be congested if northwest Plymouth is not developed. Chairman Stulberg introduced Charles Frye of 5455 Vagabond Lane North. Mr. Frye said that he has lived in Plymouth for 15 weeks and moved to the area to be in the country but yet close to the metropolitan area. He said that it seemed that the consultant's recommendation was slanted to complete urban expansion. Mr. Frye stated that the Commissioners should pick the facts out and come up with their overall recommendation. Chairman Stulberg commented that the Commission has been working on this for the last couple years and him personally for the last 18 years. He said that the Commission has received stacks of information and requested that the consultant come back with a recommendation. Chairman Stulberg introduced Al Goblirsch of 5505 Vicksburg Lane North. Mr. Goblirsch stated that he owns about eight acres of land and that he has nothing against people wanting to keep northwest Plymouth rural, but that they seem to have no sympathy for those that have more than five acres of land. He said that the City regulates how many acres you can sell, and if they are going to impose a penalty, they should give some also. He said that there is no way derive an income off the land for agriculture purposes. Mr. Goblirsch said that they should be allowed to sell their land and that the taxes on their property prevent them from living at a good level. Mr. Goblirsch commented that Plan #3 would be the best and that people that have five acre lots can keep them. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes _ August 27, 1998 Page # 175 Chairman Stulberg introduced Paul Hetchler of 5855 Dunkirk Lane. Mr. Heltcher said that he has lived here for 27 years because they loved the rural setting and that they have a unique place to live. He said that developers and planners think that open land sits there waiting for people to come in so they can cash in for lots of money. Mr. Hetchler said that he has a lifestyle that he truly loves. He was appalled that the City hired a consultant to get the same story that Maple Grove is getting. Mr. Hetchler said that there is a large horse population in the northwest area and they have the finest horse facilities in the area. Mr. Hetchler commented that once the bulldozers roll it is gone and we could look like Maple Grove. Mr. Hetchler said that if the 20 acre minimum could be reduced to a five acre minimum it would make people more happy. He said that the farming potential that does exist is niche farming — he provides hay to the horse farmers, and others have greenhouses and fruit farms. Chairman Stulberg introduced Lee Keely of 16525 Birch Briar Trail. Ms. Keely said that she is involved with the Gleason Lake Improvement Association. She said that their lake has deteriorated because of over -development in the area. They spent over $15,000 just this year just to get boats into the water. She asked where the water will come from if more people are brought into the northwest area. She said that wetlands and lakes are vital to our continued survival. Chairman Stulberg introduced George Ragus of 15210 47`h Avenue North. Mr. Ragus stated that he moved here from Chicago looking for a more rural life and if he wanted urban sprawl and a lake, he would've moved to south Minneapolis. He said that he lives near Turtle Lake where you used to be able to catch bass in the lake, but now you can't even see the lake. He said that Plymouth's identity is not urban. He asked why we need to fit into Maple Grove, Minnetonka, and Medina and why we can't we be an individual community based on our needs and wants. He said that with a more subdued setting of rolling hills of green there would be less road rage. Chairman Stulberg introduced Roger Scherer of 12601 Bass Lake Road. Mr. Scherer sated that he has served on the Planning Commission and is now on the Metropolitan Council. He said that the Metropolitan Council has provided for major interceptors that will have to be paid for. He said that people on Bass Lake should be just as worried about the treatment of sewage from horses and the fertilizer that they use on their lawns. He said that the consequences are with us already from what we do. Mr. Scherer said that there needs to be an orderly and progressive development of the area. Chairman Stulberg introduced Thomas Reiersgord of 4500 W. 44`h Street, Minneapolis. Mr. Reiersgord stated that he thinks people want to keep the area as a pristine park as an area for their enjoyment. He commented that the City could buy up the northwest area and keep it vacant. The City can't impose that on property owners. Mr. Reiersgord stated that he was surprised by the consultant's recommendation and supports his DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 ?j Page # 176 conclusion. He said that the area has been leap frogged already with major development to the west and to the south. Mr. Reiersgood said that the northwest area is part of an urban area and if the metropolitan area didn't exist we wouldn't be here. People that really want a rural lifestyle can move further out. He said that when the decision was made for the high school on Peony Lane it generated traffic and public facilities which are an urban fact of life. Mr. Reiersgood said that it is time to get on with planning the urbanization of the area. Chairman Stulberg introduced Sally Strand of 11931 54`x' Avenue. Ms. Strand presented a written copy of her presentation and an article "Crafting Better Urban Watershed Protection Plans " to the Commission. Ms. Strand stated that she is a member of the Bass Lake Improvement Association. She commented that she is concerned that the Environmental Quality board no longer has a member serving on it that lives on Bass Lake. Ms. Strand stated that Mr. Scherer got his house on Bass Lake because he makes his living selling lumber to developers and also sits on the Metropolitan Council. Ms. Strand said that she can't believe a few horses will add up to the sewage that 80,000 additional people will add to the system. She stated that she is concerned with the quality of water and believes that the best option is no development. Ms. Strand stated that water knows no political boundaries. She said that the City will have to set aside a huge amount of money to restore such lake as Medicine, Parker, Bass and Gleason. She said that stress on the aquifer needs to be considered. Ms. Strand said that if we do not create a new way to develop northwest Plymouth we would have to eventually spend money at a higher expense than at predevelopment stages to improve lakes/streams/aquifers by structural improvements, animal waste/livestock management, erosion and sedimentation control methods, and public education. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jan Symchych of 6110 Lawndale. Ms. Symchych said that complete urbanization is an old and conventional way of thinking. Ms. Symchcych stated that there are other communities that have islands of green in their urban areas and that islands can help to reduce the pressures of everyday life. She challenged the Commission to think beyond the "pave it" approach. She said that the Metropolitan Council and the City of Maple Grove shouldn't define what the City of Plymouth does. Chairman Stulberg introduced Paul Wardell of 16395 County Road 47. Mr. Wardell stated that the one of outcomes from the May 14, 1997 public forum was that 60 percent of the people from northwest Plymouth said that the open space is the best thing that they liked about the area. Mr. Wardell stated that northwest Plymouth is not an island, but rather a peninsula. Mr. Wardell presented a copy of his interviews that were conducted from August 15 to August 21, 1998. Mr. Wardell stated that in his interview with Sandy Larson, Planing and Zoning Assistant for the City of Medina, she indicated that Medina does not want or care for the interceptor and that they don't want to grow a lot. In his interview with Paul Robinson, Medina City Clerk, he said that it is their policy to do DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 Page # 177 everything possible not to get the interceptor in the City of Medina and will do everything to prevent that. In his interview with Mike Munson, Metropolitan Council staff member, he indicated that if Plymouth doesn't grow there is some question whether to build the interceptor at all to Medina. Mr. Wardell presented a petition that was signed by the residents of Camelot requesting the no growth option to save the open spaces in northwest Plymouth. Mr. Wardell stated that in an interview with John Holquist, deputy director for Governor Carlson, he stated that the Metropolitan Council could be abolished. He said that with a new governor doing a plan may not make sense. Chairman Stulberg introduced Lowell Whiteis of 15325 County Road 47. Mr. Whiteis stated that Plymouth is one of the nicest communities in the metropolitan area and that didn't happen by accident. Mr. Whiteis said that the recommendation for full urbanization is a great balance of the needs and it will not pave northwest Plymouth. He asked what the area would look like if we started putting septic systems in all over. Mr. Whiteis questioned the need for a commercial property at Vicksburg Lane and County Road 47, but stated he would leave that to the experts. Chairman Stulberg introduced Reg Kroskin of 5845 Troy Lane. Mr. Kroskin stated that he once served on the Planning Commission. Mr. Kroskin stated that Plymouth is unique in that one-third of the area is water. Mr. Kroskin commented that the quality of life is important and that he favors the partial development option. He said that we should preserve what we have already. Chairman Stulberg introduced Linda Abelson of 138 Peninsula Road. Ms. Abelson stated that she cares deeply about the water quality and was appalled with the Rottlund development taking place near her. She said that open space is important. Ms. Abelson commented that if you own the Mona Lisa you don't have the right to destroy it, as there are laws preventing it. Ms. Abelson said that the northwest area is Plymouth's Mona Lisa. Chairman Stulberg introduced Debra Tschannen of 5600 Vagabond Lane. Ms. Tschannen commented that they moved here from Brooklyn Park 11 years ago. She is concerned that Maple Grove's traffic issues should not create the planning for Plymouth. She said that the vast development in Maple Grove has created serpentine roads. The water and small lakes in Maple Grove have gone from blue to green. The forest area and wild life went away when the new Wayzata High School was built. She said that wetland replacement ponds are just surface runoff ponding with lots of weeds. Ms. Tschannen stated her concern that the recommendation is based just on financial issues. She urged the Commission to proceed extremely slowly and carefully because once you bulldoze you can't recover the trees and water quality. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes < August 27, 1998 �' % Page # 178 Chairman Stulberg introduced Betty Baer of 5540 Ranier Lane. Ms. Baer stated that she concurs with Ms. Tschannen's comments. Ms. Baer said that if partial expansion was approved they could sell off five acre parcels. She said the Commission should look at the possibility of making smaller lots. Ms. Strand stated that the subwatershed plan is not expected to cost more, probably less than traditional watershed plans. Mr. Fischer stated that the issue boils down to the money. He said that land is one thing that money can not really buy and we should take care of it. Mr. Ragus wants the Commission to be the lead sled dog, if not, the view never changes. Chairman Stulberg introduced Brian Nosse of 14420 51" Avenue. Mr. Nosse stated that he recently bought an undeveloped lot in northwest Plymouth, and only now found out that the City is looking at changing the very reason he bought the lot. Mr. Nosse stated that he understands that people with large parcels have a tax issue but shouldn't impose that on everyone else. Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 9:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:07 p.m. Chairman Stulberg noted that the Planning Commission works for the whole City of Plymouth and not just their ward. Director Hurlburt said that right now outside the urban area the minimum lot size is 20 acres, which is a zoning ordinance requirement that was put in place in the early 1980s to control unsewered subdivisions. She stated that septic systems can be a major source of pollution. One of the things looked at in the inventory was soils. Most of the soils in northwest Plymouth are not suitable for septic systems. Mr. Licht explained the soil limitations without central sewer systems. Director Hurlburt commented that staff looked at the inspection records for existing sewer systems, and in the last year every single one has had to be replaced. She said that staff would discourage any plan that encourages more septic systems. Mr. Licht commented that the commercial development that is proposed on the partial and full expansion plans are for a basic convenience type of business to allow someone to fill up with gas and pick up convenience items. He explained that Maple Grove cut back their planned commercial development for the area and that convenience trips reduce the traffic in the whole area. He commented that the commercial issue should be addressed after an option is selected. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 Page # 179 Director Hurlburt stated that the City has been working on a water quality plan that the Commission will see very soon that deals with wetland protection. She said that fixing problems after the fact is very expensive and most development has occurred before this plan. She commented that ten years ago there were no treatment ponds. The City will continue to work on water quality. Director Hurlburt said that land uses all have impacts on water quality, but it's how you develop also. She said that staff needs to know whether we are planning for urban development first before addressing the water quality issues. The City has to do a Comprehensive Land Use Plan in order to deal with a water plan. Mr. Licht stated that water quality is an issue no matter what option is selected. Mr. Licht stated that the City is responding to state legislation requiring the Comprehensive Plan, not the governors office. The requirement would have to be legislated away, it wouldn't just go away with a new governor. Mr. Licht commented that he tried to summarize discussions and information that is in other documents which are available to the public. Director Hurlburt stated that the City of Medina is trying to avoid ever needing he interceptor, but it is an unrealistic position as they are currently using Plymouth's system. Plymouth will not be able to accommodate Medina continuously. We will need the capacity for our own growth and will not be able to accommodate them. Mr. Licht commented that he had several conversations with the City of Medina which are documented. He said that traffic coming from Rockford, Buffalo and other points west is a concern to Medina. Director Hurlburt commented that the City will see more traffic on Vicksburg Lane and Peony Lane. The major roads will carry traffic out of Maple Grove and onto the metropolitan system. Commissioner Ribbe stated that it seems a workable compromise comes down to the size of lot and asked what size of lot is safe for a septic system. He asked if there was any history of what happens when you allow a septic system on a five acre lot. Director Hurlburt replied that it is related to the soils not the size of the lot. You need a large enough lot with good soils to last 15 years and then you typically have to replace the system because it gives out. She stated that septic systems have to be maintained and a new system costs between $15,000 to $20,000. She said that if you have good soils you might get by with a one and one-half acre lot. She cautioned that with rural lots you have to think beyond just the septic system, you also have to have a lot of road to serve five acre lots. Services will also be more expensive with large lots. She stated that you can DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 Page # 180 also get land uses that become nuisances, i.e. dumping, animal waste, trucking operations, illegal businesses. Commissioner Thompson sated that there is an assumption that if there are five acre lots there is no sewer. Director Hurlburt commented that is generally true because you can't afford to put sewer in. She said that there probably won't be septic systems in the partial or full development options. Commissioner Ribbe commented that he can't see someone buying five acres and then letting it become a nuisance. He said that it sounds like the key issues are water quality and sewer. He asked what the amount of undeveloped acreage is. Mr. Licht stated that there is 1,104 vacant land which is classified as agriculture. Director Hurlburt commented that the 1,104 acres doesn't include the golf courses or larger lots with homes. She said that it is roughly one-third of the northwest area. Commissioner Ribbe calculated that it would be about a $33 million land acquisition for the City to buy the vacant land. Commissioner Thompson stated that they need some idea how the water quality will be impacted with the various options. Director Hurlburt replied that it is very hard to generalize between sewered and nonsewered lots. Pollution is easier to treat when you bring it all to one point. If everyone is treating their own sewage you don't know how they are treating it. She stated we are now doing more collecting and treating surface water now with new developments. Director Moore commented that Plymouth was forced to put in a sanitary sewer around Bass Lake because of all the bad septic systems. He said that once the Land Use Guide Plan is done then the hydrological plans can be done. Commissioner Thompson asked that at what point does it become cost effective on the lot size. Mr. Licht stated that with anything over three-fourths to one acre lots it will cost too much to put in a septic system. Director Moore stated that it typically costs $50/ft for sewer; street cost is $100/ft; and water cost is $20 to$25/ft. Commissioner Berkowitz commented that a correction should be made on Page 8 of the consultant's report to state that the impact on school districts says Orono, but should be Osseo. He said that regardless of the growth option that is selected, there is growth pressure on the school district. He stated that under the partial and full options there is an opportunity for school growth for both the Wayzata and Osseo School Districts. Mr. Licht stated that we are exploring further with both school districts and details will have to be addressed. He said that identifying school sites would be premature. Commissioner Berkowitz commented that even with the no growth option, the City should continue discussions with the school districts about an additional elementary school in the area. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 ' 21;) Page #181 Commissioner Stein asked if there is a possibility that the Elm Creek Interceptor won't go through no matter what option is selected. Mr. Licht replied that it is up to the Metropolitan Council and the City of Plymouth. He said that Plymouth will soon be needing the capacity that the City of Medina is using and that leaves Medina without service. He said that the cheapest section of the interceptor would be through Plymouth. Mr. Licht stated that it seems logical that the Elm Creek interceptor will come and the timing is optimistic for the year 2006. The Metropolitan Council is saying the year 2005, but it is looking like the year 2010 is more realistic. Director Moore stated that Plymouth has been utilizing capacity out of the current systems and even if partial development is selected, there won't be any capacity left for Medina. He said that the City of Plymouth provides services to the City of Medina on a one year contract basis. Commissioner Stein asked if the full growth option is just for economic reasons. Mr. Licht replied that it is a factor, but the City Council needs to know what the cost would be for each option. Other factors mentioned in the tactics interviews were the need for a diversity of housing and to keep some of the rural character. He said that full development keeps 20% unsewered. Mr. Licht added that preservation of natural resources was a concern and it can be managed better with controlled urbanization. Director Hurlburt stated that the fiscal study covers the City's general fund. She added that any new development would pay its own way and not be a burden on the rest of the City. Commissioner Stein commented that even if full growth option is selected, it doesn't mean that owners have to sell. Mr. Licht replied affirmatively. He commented that the City has recognized that is an issue, and they don't want them to be forced to sell because of added assessments. Commissioner Berkowitz stated that he would like to see more of a comparison of the three options pertaining to surface water issues. Commissioner Thompson noted he would like to see more information from the City of Medina and the Metropolitan Council before the item goes to the City Council. Commissioner Stoebner stated that the City of Medina can't use Plymouth's sewer system indefinitely. Director Moore stated that the Metropolitan Council has to provide the sewer by either constructing the Em Creek interceptor or constructing a pressure main to Golden Valley. He said that it would be more economical to construct the Elm Creek interceptor. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes r, August 27, 1998 Page # 182 Chairman Stulberg asked if something would have to be done with the transportation system no matter what option is selected, specifically Peony Lane. Mr. Licht replied affirmatively. Director Moore stated that there will have to be an improved roadway under all three options. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stein, recommending complete urban expansion of northwest Plymouth. Commissioner Koehnen stated that the recommendation is a plan and just that. She said that planning does not equate to development and there will be various options, but it serves the whole City to look at the entire area now. Commissioner Berkowitz commented that even with no growth it is not uncontrolled, we are still planning but in a different sense. He said that he didn't know if the Commission has enough information to make a decision. He stated that he would like more detail on the water pollution aspects on the various options. Commissioner Stoebner asked for a clarification of the timetable by which the plan needs to be completed. Director Hurlburt replied that the statutory timetable is the end of the year, but that the City won't make that. She said not every city will make the deadline. Director Hurlburt stated that the sooner we have a handle on the northwest area, the sooner staff can proceed with the land use, zoning, capital improvements and other elements. Commissioner Thompson asked if the Commission is just voting on a concept or direction. Director Hurlburt replied affirmatively. Commissioner Stein asked that if the motion passes and the City Council approved it, how do the dots end up on the map. He said that if there is no timing crunch, he would like more information on the Commissions' role in the details of the plan. Director Hurlburt stated that by a recommendation, the Commission is asking the City Council to put their stamp of approval on whether or not the northwest area would develop, but the Planning Commission is in charge of the entire Comprehensive Plan. There will also be more opportunities for citizen input along the way. Commissioner Stein asked what happens if we get further down the road and find out there is a major impact on the watershed district, can it be revised. Mr. Licht stated that the recommendation simply sets a general direction for sewer service, the policy element will come later. He said that the policy element will state that if there is a problem with water quality you will stop development until it is taken care of. He said that whatever is decided tonight is not set in stone. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 Page # 183 Chairman Stulberg commented that every project looked at goes through the Development Review Committee and projects have been halted because of water quality issues. Commissioner Thompson stated that his vote won't be based on the Metropolitan Council forcing the City to do something, but rather looking at maximizing the landowner's choice, as they have a right to use their property just like anyone else. He said that he thinks sewering the area is better than septic systems. He commented that there is a diverse selection of lots available. Commissioner Ribbe asked within this concept is it appropriate to limit the lot size. Director Hurlburt stated that the motion made is to plan for urban services within the area by the year 2020. The concept does not get into lot sizes, just overall density, and it wouldn't be appropriate to specify a lot size at this stage. Chairman Stulberg commented that the Comprehensive Plan is a broad brushed approach to development. SUBSTITUTE MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending partial urban expansion for the northwest area. Chairman Stulberg stated that the partial option satisfies the diversity of housing and hits all of the criteria we have looked at and keeps the plan moving. Commissioner Stoebner asked how the partial expansion addresses the landowners that own 20 to 30 acres. Chairman Stulberg answered that it doesn't unless it's in the area that is to be urbanized. Under full urbanization they could have the same problem if they were in the 20% that was slated for no development. Commissioner Stoebner commented that with the partial expansion it runs an arbitrary line through the area. Chairman Stulberg stated that the partial expansion probably doesn't address the cost and revenue of the infrastructure as well as the complete urbanization option does. Commissioner Ribbe stated that he can't support full development, as it sends a signal that we want density, and we don't want to be a Maple Grove. He said that the northwest area needs to be preserved. Commissioner Koehnen stated that she is trying to look at this as long range planning and the complete urban expansion is the best way to plan for it. She said that there have been issues brought up during the public hearing and they will need to be addressed as the process continues. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 27, 1998 Page # 184 J Commissioner Thompson stated that he would vote against the substitute motion. He said that with complete expansion large lots will be maintained. He said that large lots can also be accomplished under the partial expansion option, but it is more on a targeted fashion. With the partial option, a line is drawn on the map and everyone on one side can develop and the ones on the other side can't. Commissioner Koehnen stated that the term "complete urban expansion" is very misleading. Commissioner Stoebner stated that he sees two competing issues — we want people to be able to divide and sell, and those that have horses can maintain their way of life. Commissioner Berkowitz commented that there hasn't been any discussion on the no growth option, but he would consider the partial growth option the lesser of two evils. Commissioner Stein stated that the complete urban expansion allows the most options for the people that live in the northwest area. Commissioner Berkowitz stated that the majority of people that have spoken or that they have heard from don't want any development to take place. Commissioner Ribbe moved to call the question, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen. Vote 7 Ayes. Roll Call Vote on allowing a Substitute MOTION. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 4-3 Vote. (Commissioners Koehnen, Thompson, and Stein voted Nay.) Roll Call Vote on Substitute MOTION. 3 Ayes. MOTION denied on a 3-4 Vote. (Commissioners Stoebner, Koehnen, Thompson and Stein voted Nay.) MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Thompson recommending complete urban expansion for the northwest area of Plymouth. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 5-2 Vote. (Commissioners Ribbe and Berkowitz voted Nay.) MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Stein to adjourn. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:43 p.m. DRAFT CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 25,1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe (arrived at 7:11 p.m.), Kim Koehnen, Jeff Thompson, Roger Berkowitz, and John Stoebner MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Bob Stein STAFF PRESENT: Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planners Shawn Drill and John Rask, City Engineer Dan Faulkner and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PUBLIC FORUM: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Chairman Stulberg approving the August 11, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes. 2 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. (Commissioners Stoebner, Thompson, and Berkowitz abstained.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 9281 (98124) MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a Site Plan Amendment to allow construction of a service building at Armstrong High School at 10635 36`h Avenue North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. VILLAGE AT BASSETT CREEK MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner finding the TIF Plan for Tax Increment Financing Housing District 7-5A (Village At Bassett Creek) to be in conformance with the general plan for the development of the City of Plymouth as a whole. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1998 Page #165 A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (98117) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth Planner Rask gave an overview of the August 19, 1998 staff report. �� c__' Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz recommending approval of a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment for the City of Plymouth for property located north of Medina Road, south of Highway 55 and east of County Road 101. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz recommending approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code to classify certain land located north of Medina Road, south of Highway 55 and east of County Road 101 and the Findings of Fact for Rezoning of property located north of Medina Road, south of Highway 55 and east of County Road 101. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Chairman Stulberg stated that the applicant for item #6B was running late, and asked if the Commission would mind taking care of the next item on the agenda. The Commission concurred. 7. NEW BUSINESS B. GARY BRAKKE (98133) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Gary Brakke for a Variance to construct a four -foot high fence in the front yard where three feet is the maximum fence allowed on property located at 4350 Jewel Lane North. Planner Drill gave an overview of the August 19, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Koehnen asked for an explanation of the sentence appearing on the bottom of Page 4 of the staff report pertaining to the self-created hardship. Planner Drill explained that it is not enough to deny the variance solely on that one criteria. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1998 Page # 166 Commissioner Ribbe asked about the variance standard regarding the fence being unsightly or unattractive. Planner Drill stated that the fence could have an aesthetic impact on the character of the neighborhood. Commissioner Ribbe asked if there is any precedent for recognizing the safety of a small child adjacent to a high speed road. Planner Drill said that there have been other front yard fence variance requests, and some have been approved, but none with the same circumstances as this request. Planner Drill stated that the zoning ordinance allows a fence to be constructed at six feet high on some areas of the property. Commissioner Koehnen asked if the Commission's role is to only take into account the variance request without looking at the background information such as the stop work order. Commissioner Thompson said it is his understanding that the Commission should look at the seven standards of the variance criteria. Planning Supervisor Senness said that the Commission can consider all information provided, but the decision needs to be based on the criteria. Chairman Stulberg asked what would happen to the court case if the Commission and the City Council approved the application. Planner Drill replied he would assume that the City would consider dropping the charges against the petitioner, however, he cannot make that decision. Chairman Stulberg introduced Gary Brakke, the petitioner. Mr. Brakke stated that he talked with Director Hurlburt as to how the request should be looked at, and she replied that the application is two separate items. The variance should be looked at as a request just like anything else as a fence that has already been completed. The second issue would be the stop work order. He said that Director Hurlburt informed him that the City takes the matter very seriously and probably would proceed with the complaint no matter what the outcome is on the variance request. Mr. Brakke said that he will be entering a plea of "not guilty" at the September 3`d court date, and then the judge would set a date for the trial. Mr. Brakke established that the basic purpose of the fence is to provide an adequate place of protection for his son to play. He said that when they bought the house, they didn't know they would be blessed with a child. He stated that the area is dangerous because of the 50 mile per hour speed limit on Old Rockford Road. Mr. Brakke stated his opposition to staff's comment that he put up a six foot fence that ties into a three foot fence, as a child will use the three foot fence to crawl up and get over the six foot fence. DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1998 Page # 167 Mr. Brakke stated that the fence is temporary, as he wouldn't sell the property with the fence in place. He instructed the contractor not to cement in the posts. Mr. Brakke stated that because his prior fence application didn't cost anything, and that no inspection was required, he determined he wouldn't need another permit since he was just continuing the existing fence. Mr. Brakke said that the fence was 75 percent completed when the stop work order was issued. He was told by City staff that a variance request could take up to two months for a decision, and since he was the middle of the summer, he and a friend decided it would be easier to complete the fence rather than tear it down. Mr. Brakke said that he felt he responded to Building Official Ryan's request in a timely manner. He explained that he sent a certified letter to Building Official Ryan asking for a 14 -day extension to submit the variance application. He submitted the variance application on July 21, 1998 and the formal complaint was issued on July 22, 1998. Mr. Brakke commented that there is definitely a personality clash with Building Official Ryan. Mr. Brakke stated that the side yard is not a sufficient space for a child to play. The side yard contains landscaping and rocks which only leaves about two feet of yard. The side yard has a berm with trees on it and remains wet for four to five days after a rain. Mr. Brakke said he was unaware that there was a three-foot limit on the fence height in the front yard. Mr. Brakke presented pictures of various other places in the City that are similar to his property that contain a front fence that did not receive a variance. He said that the property at 18035 Old Rockford Road has a four -foot fence around the property. Kimberly Lane Elementary has a six foot chain link fence and a six-foot wood fence. The property at 3090 Zircon Lane North has a five-foot wood fence. The property at 4055 Glacier Lane North has a four -foot wood fence. The property at 11855 Bass Lake Road contains a six and one-half foot fence wood fence. Mr. Brakke said that the builder imposed a hardship to the property leaving only one usable yard area for playing. Mr. Brakke said that the City Clerk ran a computerized search of records for variance approvals. She came up with three front yard variances that were approved: Resolution 96-565 for Little Flowers Montessori School for a five-foot chain link based on reasonable safety for children; Resolution 97-575 for a six-foot wood fence in order to provide screening for use and enjoyment of the applicant's property; and, Resolution 98- 294 for a six-foot wood fence and pool based on the location of the house creating a unique hardship that you can't put anything anywhere else but in the front yard. Mr. Brakke commented that none of his neighbors have complained about the fence in his yard. Commissioner Berkowitz asked the applicant if he hired a contractor to put up the fence and if they knew that a fence permit was required. Mr. Brakke replied that he hired D & DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1998 Page #168 r H fencing out of Anoka, and the permit was his responsibility to obtain, which allows the contractor not to be responsible. He said that the contractor wouldn't finish the fence after the stop work order was issued until the matter was resolved with the City. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a Variance for Gary Brakke for property located at 4350 Jewel Lane North. Commissioner Thompson stated he made the motion because of the following reasons: the traffic speed on Old Rockford Road; the City allowed a six-foot fence at Little Flowers Montessori preschool along a busy road; physical surroundings of the lot; having a six foot fence tying into a three-foot fence in the front yard is hazardous; uniqueness because of the busy street; applicant testified he would tear the fence down when he sells the home; hardship was not caused by the owner, but rather the zoning ordinance because of allowing a six-foot fence in the side yard and a three-foot fence in the front yard; the fence would not be detrimental to the public welfare; and, this is the minimum action required. Commissioner Stoebner concurred with Commissioner Thompson, but added that he was troubled by other aspects of the application, but it is not pertinent to the decision. He said that he thought the applicant could have acted more promptly in pursuing the variance. Commissioner Berkowitz stated that he was concerned with setting a precedent for a six- foot fence tying into a three-foot fence, as he could see a similar situation in his neighborhood. He said that he hasn't seen a lot of chain link fences in front yards and doesn't want to. He asked how the wooden fence along Kimberly Lane Elementary School was constructed without variance approval. Planner Drill replied that a variance was not required, as it was a screening fence for the side yard. Commissioner Stoebner stated that he wasn't concerned about setting a precedent, as each parcel is unique and has to be considered on its own merit. Commissioner Ribbe said he was troubled by the existence of the three-foot fence requirement in the zoning ordinance. He said that there are already existing fences in the City similar to the applicant's request, so a precedent has already been set. Commissioner Ribbe commented that safety is an issue. Commissioner Thompson stated he is most concerned about safety. Commissioner Koehnen stated she would support the motion and concurred with the other Commissioners. Chairman Stulberg stated he would not be supporting the motion. He said that the request does not meet Condition #1, as you can still provide safety in a different area of DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1998 Page # 169 T '1 r the property in a different way; Condition #2 that the conditions are not unique to the parcel; and Conditions #4 and #7. He said that each piece of property is different and that no precedent has been set or will be set by this action. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 4-2 Vote. (Chairman Stulberg and Commissioner Berkowitz voted Nay.) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED) B. PLYMOUTH PONDS DEVELOPMENT (98125) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Plymouth Ponds Development for a Conditional Use Permit for outside storage of trailers behind the building located at 3355 Holly Lane North. Planner Rask gave an overview of the August 18, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Thompson asked if the building can be considered as part of the sufficient screening requirement for a non-residential use abutting residential zoned property. Planner Rask replied that the building would suffice— the screening does not have to be located on the boundary. The ordinance requires screening between the two uses. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that in addition to the building there is also berming and landscaping along Medina Road. Chairman Stulberg introduced Brad Moen, the petitioner. Mr. Moen stated that he was not aware of a 96 -hour rule on trailers; he assumed trailers were not considered outside storage. He said that he did send out notifications to the tenants, and that three out of the 26 tenants expressed a need to have trailers outside for longer that 96 hours. Commissioner Thompson asked how many trailers could fit into the space. Mr. Moen replied that the maximum would be six trailers. Commissioner Thompson asked what is the maximum amount of time needed. Mr. Moen replied up to one week. Commissioner Stoebner asked if the applicant has drawn up an addendum to the tenant lease or if he has anything in writing to the tenants. Mr. Moen said that he is just trying to accommodate the tenants' needs. He said that the conditional use permit has not been approved yet. If the conditional use permit is approved, he would set something up with the tenants. Commissioner Thompson asked if the Commission could place additional conditions that limit the length of time trucks are parked, as he would want to have something that makes DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1998 Page #170 T - 3 Z --J it clear that trucks couldn't be parked for a long time. Chairman Stulburg stated that they could attach additional conditions. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. Commissioner Thompson asked if the applicant would be amendable to limiting it to four trucks. Mr. Moen replied that he would prefer a space for six trucks. Chairman Stulberg stated that if we put other conditions on it, one should be that trucks can't be running at night. Commissioner Stoebner commented that whatever is approved, keep in mind that tenant use can change. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Plymouth Ponds Development for outside parking of trailers located north of Medina Road and west of Holly Lane. MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to add a condition that there will be a two week time limit on the parking of trailers. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Chairman Stulberg adding a condition prohibiting refrigerated trucks running at the site beyond what is allowed by the ordinance. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner limiting the number of trucks to six allowed under the conditional use permit. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the conditional use permit is for the long term parking specifically in the area indicated on the parking diagram. Chairman Stulberg replied affirmatively. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to amend. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adjourn. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. September 2, 1998 Mayor Joy Tierney Plymouth City Council-" Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor and Council Members, / 4-a , I am writing this letter to respectfully resign my appointment on Northw-cstHennepinHuman Services Commission, three months before the end of my term of January 1999. I am currently in the Graduate program at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management completing my second year of a Master of Arts Degree in Industrial Relations. Unfortunately, this quarter I have a required class on Thursday evenings which will not allow me to attend the October, November and December meetings. I have enjoyed serving on this Commission and have met many wonderful individuals dedicated to making our community a better place for all. This Commission serves as a vital necessity to keep pulse on our Community's needs and services. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Commission. 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Jean Lyons -----Original Message ----- From: Brent & Jude [mailto:jbpayne@usfamily.net] Sent: Saturday, August 29, 1998 1:05 AM To: contact@ci.plymouth.mn.us Subject: Thank you, from Al Elam's family I'm not sure who to direct this to, my dad worked for the City of Plymouth's Public Works division. Since there was so many of his fellow workers that attended his funeral it would be impossible to know each of them that came. I hope someone could put this somewhere so that they can see it. If anyone needs to contact me, my e-mail is_a_com024 aol.com Phone # 612472-4203 or address: 2332 Fernside LN Mound, MN 55364 Thank you all who came to offer support and share memories of our dad, Alan C. Elam SR., it meant a lot to us. Thank you for honoring him. Peace be with all of you, Judy Payne (daughter) A. Curtis Elam JR. (son) 8/31/98 1-494 CORRIDOR COMMISSION 8080 Mitchell Road • Eden Prairie MN 55344 • (612)699-4228 • FAX 690-4094 September 2, 1998 Joy Tierney City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Joy Tierney, Thank you for your participation today at the I-494 Corridor Commission's Bus Tour. We greatly appreciated your presence, and a good time was had by all! This note is intended to clarify a few things about this morning's bus tour. First, although the traffic today is typically heavier than what we experienced while on the bus, it is clear that the start of school (for most city and suburban districts) as well as the Northwest Airlines pilots' strike greatly influenced the morning flow of traffic at key points along I-494, including 241h Avenue westbound. Secondly, development along the corridor is occurring in staggering amounts and our message to tour participants did not stress the need for roadway improvements to support this growth. With the combined total of new employees and residents from projects already identified, 494 will be in a crisis situation within the next five years. 494 reached its build capacity in the late 1980's— we are now trying to simply "manage' the flow. New development along 494 and its major arterials will bring a huge number of new vehicle trips in and out of our areas in the short-term and we need to better "manage" this growth. Finally, a question was asked of the Commission this morning that related to its sources of funding. We wish to clarify to tour participants that the per capita funding received from the seven Corridor Commission communities is used to match federal funding for program administration—not project construction. While we are working very hard to find dollars for roadway and transit improvements along I-494, the Corridor Commission does not have a budget that can construct our plans for improvements. On behalf of the seven Corridor Commission cities, I'd like to again take this opportunity to thank you for catching our bus this morning at the Mall of America. We look forward to talking with you soon about our future plans for 1-494. Sincerely, Ross Thorfinnson Chair, I-494 Corridor Commission