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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 08-30-2018CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO August 30, 2018 EVENTS / MEETINGS Official City Meeting Calendars .................................................................... Page 2 Tentative List of Agenda Items ..................................................................... Page 5 CORRESPONDENCE Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission's Project Hearings .......................... Page 7 City Unveils Memorial Honoring Police K9s ....................................................... Page 8 Trail Talks Series Kicks Off September 11......................................................... Page 9 Public Invited to Solar Power Information Session September 20........................... Page 10 Minor Variance for 10715 15th Avenue North (2018060) ...................................... Page 11 REPORTS & OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST Daikin Americas, with Its Home Base in Minnesota, Aims to Become Continent's No. 1 HVAC Brand, Star Tribune ................................................. Page 12 How Much is Rent for a 2-Bedroom in Twin Cities? Check out the Rent Chart, Star Tribune ..................................................... Page 15 'Fixing' the Housing Crisis in Minneapolis Will Be a Lot Harder Than People Think, MINN Post ........................................................ Page 17 Protolabs CEO Vicki Holt Talks About MANOVA Conference and How Her Company Is Growing, Star Tribune ........................................... Page 25 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 September 2018 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000 Fax: 763-509-5060 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7:30 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT CHANGES ARE MADE IN RED LABOR DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TwinWest update/Ramada redvelopment/Economic Development follow-up and Business Outreach Policy Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Use of Drones by City Staff Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Plymouth on Parade Celebration City Center Area 7:00 PM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Public Works Maintenance Building 14900 23rd Ave. N. ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS FOR GENERAL ELECTION Page 2 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October 2018 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000 Fax: 763-509-5060 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING O’Brien property Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING Medicine Lake Room SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers CHA 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Halloween at the Creek Plymouth Creek Center 8:00 AM-4:30 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Council Chambers 8:00 AM-4:30 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Council Chambers Page 3 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2018 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000 Fax: 763-509-5060 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Budget and CIP if needed Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING Medicine Lake Room 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Body-worn cameras Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED CITY OFFICES CLOSED VETERANS DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Plymouth Ice Center GENERAL ELECTION Polls open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Council Chambers 10:00 AM-3:00 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Council Chambers 8:00 AM-4:30 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Council Chambers 8:00 AM-4:30 PM ABSENTEE/DIRECT BALLOTING Council Chambers Plymouth Arts Fair Plymouth Creek Center Plymouth Arts Fair Plymouth Creek Center Page 4 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. EDA refers to the Economic Development Authority Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items September 11, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room  TwinWest update  Ramada redevelopment  Economic Development follow-up and Business Outreach Policy September 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers  Announce Plymouth on Parade on September 22  Approve tobacco license for Hy-Vee, Inc. at 16705 County Road 24  Approve temporary intoxicating liquor license application from the West Medicine Lake Community Club for an event on October 13  Public hearing on Wine and On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor applications for Hy-Vee, Inc. at 16705 County Road 24  Public hearing on the vacation of a watermain, well and pumping equipment easement within Birchwood Estates Addition  City Manager’s 2018 Financial Overview  Consider 2019 proposed budget, preliminary general property tax levy, HRA levy and setting budget public hearing date September 25, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room  Use of drones by City staff September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers  Presentation of Volunteer Satisfaction Survey in celebration of 25th Anniversary of Volunteer Program  Recognize Deputy Police Chief Dan Plekkenpol  Public hearing on delinquent utility accounts, diseased trees, weed eradication, false alarm fees and other miscellaneous charges  Policy on the Removal of Ice and Snow from City Maintained Street System  Announce Firefighters 14th Annual 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on September 29 October 9, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room  O’Brien property October 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers October 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers November 13, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room (if needed)  Budget and CIP November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers  Canvass 2018 General Election results  Announce Plymouth Arts Fair Page 5 November 27, Special, 5:30 p.m. Medicine Lake Room Body-worn cameras November 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers December 11, Special, 5:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Room Board and commission interviews December 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Recognize Police Citizen Academy graduates Public hearing on 2019 budget, general property tax levy, HRA levy, and 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program Budget Calendar 2018-2019 Biennial Budget Preparation & 5-yr Capital Improvement Plan Date Category Description September 11, 2018 Budget Council adopts preliminary levies & budget October 3, 2018 CIP Planning Commission public hearing November 13, 2018 Budget Council Study Session December 11, 2018 Budget & CIP Budget Public Hearing, CIP, Budget & Levy Adoption Page 6 Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ELM CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (ECWMC) will meet at Maple Grove City Hall, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN, on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at approximately 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, for a public hearing on the following improvement: Project 2018-01: Rush Creek Main Stem Stream Stabilization Phase 3. Location: East of I-94, west of Fernbrook Lane, Maple Grove. Description: Stabilize and restore approx. 11,000 feet of Rush Creek stream bank. Cost: Estimated project cost is $1,650,000, with $1,575,000 borne by the City of Maple Grove and other sources. The ECWMC proposes to fund a matching $75,000 by certifying this cost to Hennepin County for collection with the county ad valorem tax levy. Project 2018-02: Elm Creek Stream Restoration Reach D. Location: Between Peony Lane and Highway 55, Plymouth. Description: Stabilize and restore 3,850 feet of stream bank. Cost: Estimated project cost is $850,000, with $637,500 borne by the City of Plymouth and other sources. The ECWMC proposes to fund a matching $212,500 by certifying this cost to Hennepin County for collection with the county ad valorem tax levy. Project 2018-03: Elm Creek Stream Restoration Phase III. Location: Directly upstream of Mill Pond, Champlin. Description: Restore streambank and aquatic habitat on 2,287 LF of streambank. Cost: Estimated project cost is $400,000, with $300,000 borne by City of Champlin and other sources. The ECWMC proposes to fund a matching $100,000 by certifying this cost to Hennepin County for collection with the county ad valorem tax levy. Project 2018-04: Downs Road Trail Rain Gardens Location: Directly upstream of Mill Pond, Champlin. Description: Construct rain gardens and other BMPs for areas tributary to Mill Pond and Elm Creek, include in Elm Creek Mill Pond Education Program. Cost: Estimated project cost is $300,000, with $225,000 borne by City of Champlin and other sources. The ECWMC proposes to fund a matching $75,000 by certifying this cost to Hennepin County for collection with the county ad valorem tax levy. The Commission proposes to proceed under the authority granted by MN Statutes, Sec. 103B.251 to certify its share of the project cost to Hennepin County for payment by a tax levy on all taxable property located within the Elm Creek watershed. The watershed includes all or portions of the cities of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Medina, Plymouth, and Rogers. Maps of the watershed are available at the respective city halls or at www.elmcreekwatershed.org. Persons who desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Written comments may be submitted to Doug Baines, c/o JASS, 3235 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447, or emailed to judie@jass.biz. Auxiliary aids for persons with handicaps are available upon request at least 7 days in advance. Please contact Judie Anderson at 763-553-1144 to make arrangements. /s/ Doug Baines, Chair By order of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission # # # Published between August 20 and August 31, 2018 in the Osseo-Maple Grove Press Z:\Elm Creek\CIPs\2018 Submittals\Legal Notice Hearing_2018 projects.doc Page 7 City of Plymouth Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity Issued Aug. 24, 2018 Plymouth unveils memorial honoring police K9s What: Members of the media are invited to cover a dedication and unveiling ceremony for Plymouth’s newest public art installment – a memorial and statue honoring police K9s. Photo and interview opportunities will be available. When: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. Where: Northwest side of the Plymouth Public Safety Building, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Contact: Life Scout Sam Lieberman, 612-816-7925 or samlieberman2021@gmail.com. Background: Life Scout Sam Lieberman, 16, has partnered with the Plymouth Police Department to install a memorial honoring police K9s as part of his Eagle Scout project. Lieberman has raised $6,500 through public donations, as well as contributions from community organizations such as the Lions Club of Plymouth and Wayzata. Featured in the memorial is a 4.5-foot-tall bronze statue of a German shepherd with a colored concrete base, surrounded by paver stones. The 15-by-13 foot memorial is installed on the northwest side of the Plymouth Public Safety Building. A memorial plaque will also be included. The plaque reads: “In recognition of past, present and future K9s who served the Plymouth Police Department and surrounding area.” -30- Page 8 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Aug. 29, 2018 Contact: Jessie Koch Recreation Supervisor City of Plymouth 763-509-5223 jkoch@plymouthmn.gov Trail Talks series kicks off Sept. 11 Plymouth, Minn. – The first of Plymouth’s new wellness activity series, Trail Talks, is set for 6-7 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 11 at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. Plymouth residents and community members are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for Trail Talks. Participants will meet out on the trails for a leisurely walk and talk, featuring a special guest from the community. Series Schedule Upcoming Trail Talks events will be held 6-7 p.m. the following Tuesdays:  Sept. 11 – Plymouth Creek Center Special guest: Doctor of physical therapy  Sept. 25 – Lake Camelot, 14105 County Road 47 Participants should meet on the south side of the park. Special guest: City Forester Paul Buck  Oct. 9 – Plymouth Creek Center Participants may bring a leashed pet. Special guest: Veterinarian  Oct. 23 – Plymouth Creek Center Special guest: Plymouth police staff In the event of inclement weather, the walks may be canceled. To check for cancellations, call the weather hotline at 763-509-5205. -30- Page 9 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Aug. 29, 2018 Contact: Lori Sommers Senior Planner City of Plymouth 763-509-5457 lsommers@plymouthmn.gov Public invited to solar power information session Sept. 20 Plymouth, Minn. – The City of Plymouth will hold Solar Power Hour – a free information session about solar power systems for the home or business – 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. In partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, the event helps educate residents and business owners about the benefits of solar ownership, incentives and financing options, and how to participate in Solar Twin Cities. A group purchasing program for residential and commercial property owners, Solar Twin Cities helps solar investors achieve lower installation costs. Event attendees may also sign up for free solar site assessments from solar installer TruNorth Solar. For more information, visit solartwincities.org. -30- Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26