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2005 Jan to Dec emails & corresit OGolden ae City Administration/Council 763-593-8014 / 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: January 14, 2005 To: Jeannine Clancy Mark Grimes Bob Hernz Rick Jacobson Gary Johnson Mark Kuhnly Al Lundstrom Jeff Oliver Don Taylor Sue Virnig From: Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager Through: Thomas D. Burt, City Manager Subject: Joint Meeting of Council and Boards & Commissions Attached, for your information, you will find the letter and agenda that went out to members of Boards and Commissions. We also want at least one staff liaison from each board or commission to attend the meeting. We have asked for reservations to be called in to Judy Nally, but if any of your members contacts you instead, please forward the information to Judy. Questions about the meeting? Call me. City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588 763-593-8000 763-593-8109 (fax) 763-593-3968 (TDD) a e www. ci.golden-valley. mn. us January 13, 2005 Board and Commission Members.- The embers: The City Council has scheduled a joint meeting with all of its boards and commissions for Tuesday, January 25, at 7:00 pm. I hope you will be able to attend. Mayor and Council Our goal in setting this meeting is to open lines of communication with you 763-593-8006 about our broader goals for the community. We hope you were able to participate in Envision Golden Valley and like us, want to move forward to City Manager 763-593-8002 achieve community aspirations expressed through that process. Public safety Enclosed you will find an agenda for the January 25 meeting with the time Police: 763-593-8079 and place indicated. As you can see from the agenda, we hope to review Fire: 763-593-8055 the status of Envision, explain how the City Council has used Envision in 76? 9098 (fax) considering its own goals, and invite the boards and commissions to do Public works the same. We are charging each board and commission with 763-593-8030 reviewing the Vision Guide to let us know how the aspirations 763-593-3988 (fax) expressed in the guide relate to the mission of that board or Inspections commission. 763-593-8090 763-593-3997 (fax) Envision has opened lines of communications with members of the community, and we hope to keep those lines of communication open. Now Motor vehicle Licensing we also want to make sure the Council, staff and all who volunteer to 763-593-8101 make the City a better place, will have a formal part of those Planning and Zoning communications. We hope you are able to attend the meeting January 25 763-593-8095 and can join in a dialogue that will further commitment from us all to Finance respond to community aspirations. 763-593-8013 1 look forward to seeing you and starting the dialogue. Assessing 763-593-8020 Sincerely, Park and Recreation 200 Brookview Parkway ri Golden Valley, MN 55426-1364 C/ 763-512-2345 Linda Loomis 763-519-2344 (fax) 762 968 (TDD) Mayor On behalf of the City Council Enclosures AGENDA Joint Meeting of the City Council with its Boards and Commissions Willow Room, Brookview Community Center 200 Brookview Parkway January 25, 2005 — 7 pm 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Overview of Envision Process and Vision Guide 3. Council challenge to City Boards and Commissions: Relate your mission to Envision aspirations 4. City Council Goal-Settinq ■ Process ■ Sharing top three goals 5. Invitation to Boards and Commissions to adopt goals 6. Feedback from Board and Commissions on communications with the City Council 7. Adjournment NOTE: BOARD MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL OF ITS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, AT 7 PM TO REVIEW ENVISION AND THE CITY RESPONSE TO IT. (AGENDA TO BE MAILED OUT SEPARATELY) FA 60Yr' Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy Im: Lundstrom, Al .,t: Monday, February 07, 2005 3:24 PM To: Taylor, Don Cc: Clancy, Jeannine; Oliver, Jeff; Pharr, Tracy Subject: Liability for Volunteers involved in Buckthorn removal Don, I have attached a PDF that includes an Executive Summary to the City Council from the Environmental Commission regarding a Volunteer Buckthorn Removal Program (last page). In addition to the Commissions recommendation, staff has requested that the City Attorney review the city's current labiality insurance and determine if its liability coverage is adequate. The PDF includes a letter from the attorney recommending that the City purchase additional coverage for $1,500.00 to cover volunteers engaged in the buckthorn removal program. It is my understanding that the Council has recommended that staff move forward with the program including making the necessary adjustments to the to City's liability coverage. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Al 02/07/2005 L.;v,lanJ M. A4,Jm1 ,- ;V, 11:rlier Graf( Ili,•n 17. 11,:, a"I Albinus W. \"mI u!I. ri. 11. Alum. E. Lanni J..' .,1. Furum. Ir. ti, J.,•d I, p1.Urr. .lr JYJ.J, A. h,.,tin. h.•. . I;li r Jum.•, t7. Ll..inu•ne.It I:. J"'. ph I:rlr; a i'n;ca•ry II. tial•' cothy L'(..hn I':1InLh R. I'll 1111x-..1 ISrn•a!n A..S111i ,.., 1).�';' I JJ.1Y ,Vclonn uj.crl J. Z.,ki.. 41,:1.-11 H. ILiip,rr li,.... 1.. F,».x;x•11 l.urvn J. 1.1..1.•r k1a.) F. vl,:an�n 11.0'Lm.. 117. It— t.a!A,-rhe., J. t:,.111 Rah, -n V. Pu,irt H. JIM.--, C: ,r a nph,-r 1). J„ i:l�—, ll 11. Laorr i?:vua A. Lepton h.aril - 6; Williaoi+ Cvmi o 1, IL- cu 17 Aliehu f I7 1t,i" k, , i?wirl (. A7wph•v U,za,, C. !';IJ, !wl'v,u A. t:h.di,•,• n,,•.LIG S,h.ln.-I fv�rirY 1. Rim-,.!. r..„ 1,d).r, h,,,;,1 li drerl J. Ild!ox�Li '01 hlWO I•,,, BEST & FLANAGAN LLP AIJUUNEYS AT LAW 235 South Sixth ',Ireei, '�uiir 4000 Mimie;Apjh:. Hinncmota 554.02-4690 'l'elephrmr 612 339 7121 rnceitnile 613 339 5897 WW-W.bC6L1S r.cv,n Writers Direct Dial No. (612) 341-9715 E -Mail Address: abamard a besdaw.com October 18, 2004 SENT BY FACSIMILE (763) 593-3988 Jearmine Clancy Director, Department of Public Works City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 Re: Liability for volunteers involved in Buckthorn removal Dear Jeannine: You have asked me to look into the question of what liability issues, if any, there are for the City if it should use volunteers Ina buck -Thom removal program.' I understand that the volunteers may use heavy equipment including chain saws and so forth. Liability issues for the City arise in such a program because of the possibility of serious injury to the volunteers or serious injury caused by the volunteers, The LMCIT has an accident coverage program for City volunteers. Golden Valley provides coverage for volunteers who are board and commission members, but it does not buy the additional coverage necessary'to cover volunteers engaged on construction or demolition projects. In my opinion, the City would have to purchase additional coverage in order to cover them. Attached for your review is a handout from LMCIT. It is three pages in length and provides that the City could cover all such volunteers on the buckthorn removal program if it would buy the additional insurance at a maximum cost of $1,500.00. It is trey recommendation that the City purchase the additional coverage for $I,S00.00 to cover volunteers engaged in the buckthorn removal program before it undertakes any such program. The insurance would cover injuries to the volunteers and the pre-existing insurance that the City has would cover injuries caused by the volunteers. I hope this is sufficient for your purposes. Please call me if you have any questions. Very tnul yours, A en D. Barnard ADB/dk Enclosure Cc: Don Taylor (by facsimile 612-593-8I09) 317486 �( LMCZT Rtsk Management Information League a/�rn„crel G t cs C"Hes P -ling a�at%ancc 14.5 University Aveuue We©t, St. Paul, IXN55103.2044 Phone: (651) 281-1200 • (800) 925-1122 Fax. (651) 281-1298 • TDD (651) 281-1290 w,% ov_6clt_lrz,nc.or9 ACCIDENT COVERAGE .FOR CITY VOLUNTEERS 1-MCIT offers,its workers compensation member cities an optional accident coverage for city volunteers. This coverage provides a schedule of benefits to compensare city volunteers who are injured while performing volunteer services for the city. Who is covered by the program? With only a few exceptions, all city volunteers working under the city's direction and control will be automatically covered on a blanket basis if the city chooses to add this coverage. This could include, for example, coaches and instructors in recreation programs, volunteers working on a .,city -sponsored festival or celebration, "clean-up day" volunteers, etc. The city will not need to list the individuals who are to be covered, either by name or by project; nor will the city need to keep track of the time the various volunteers put in. Four classes of volunteers are not automatically covered: Volunteers who are covered by workers compensation. Certain volunteers are defined to be "employees" for purposes of workers compensation, and are therefor eligible for workers compensation benefits if they are injured. These include volunteer firefighters, ambulance attendants, first responders, law enforcement assistance volunteers, and civil defense volunteers. Since these volunteers are already protected by workers compensation, they are not covered under this plan. 2. City council, board; committee, and commission members. Other coverage options are already available for these people. The workers compensation law gives cities the option to extend workers compensation coverage to elected and appointed officials. LMCZT has also for several years offered an accident policy underwritten by CIGNA for members of city councils, boards, and committees. I Members ofprivate organizations which provide services or participate in city -sponsored activities as a group. 4. Volunteers working on construction or demolition projects. These volunteers will not be covered automatically. however, for an additional charge, the city can add coverage for volunteers on a specific construction or demolition project. What benefits would an injured volunteer receive? The plan provides three basic benefits: I. Disability benefit A, volunteer who is unable to engage in the activities of his/her normal occupation because of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city will receive a disability benefit of $400/week for up to 26 weeks. 2. Death benefit. If a volunteer dies as a result of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city, a death benefit of $100,000 will be paid to the volunteer`s survivors or estate. 3_ Impairment benefit If a volunteer suffers a permanent impairment or disability as a result of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city, the volunteer will receive a lump sum payruent as compensation for that impairment. Payments are based on the percentage of disability, ranging from $750 for a 1% disability to $100,000 for 100% disability. The percentage of disability is determined in the same manner used for impairment compensation in the workers compensation system. Foran additional charge the city can add coverage for up to $1000 of medical costs. This limited medical coverage is intended to pick up relatively minor first aid costs. On more serious injuries, it could also be applied to costs which the individual would otherwise have to bear under his/her own health coverage's deductible or co -pay provisions. What does it cost? The cost is based on the city's population. The basic annual charge is &10 per capita, subject to a minimum premium of $150 and a maximum premium of $1500. The additional cost to add the optional medical coverage is 45% of the basic premium. Coverage for volunteers working on a construction or demolition project can be added for a charge of $300 per project, or $435 per project if the optional medical coverage is included. The expiration date of this coverage will be coordinated with the city's LMCIT workers compensation coverage. For cities that add this coverage mid -tern, the initial premium will be pro -rated. Why would the city want this coverage? Aren't injuries to volunteers already covered under the city's liability coverage? An injury to a volunteer would be covered by the LMCIT liability coverage only if the city was legally liable for that injury; that is, if the injury was caused by some negligence by the city or a city officer or employee or another city volunteer. However, just as with any other tort claim, the city would not be liable for an injury to a volunteer if the volunteer him/herself were more at What benefits would an injured volunteer receive? The plan provides three basic benefits: L Disability benefit A volunteer who is unable to engage in the activities of his/her normal occupation because of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city will receive a disability benefit of $400/week for up to 26 weeks. 2. Deatl: benefit. If a volunteer dies as a result of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city, a death benefit of $100,000 will be paid to the volunteer's survivors or estate. 3. Impairment benefit If a volunteer suffers a permanent impairment or disability as a result of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city, the volunteer will receive a lump sum payment as compensation for that impairment. Payments are based on the percentage of disability, ranging from $750 for a 1 % disability to $100,000 for 100% disability. The percentage of disability is determined in the same manner used for impairment compensation in the workers compensation system. For an additional charge the city can add coverage for up to $1000 of medical costs. This limited medical coverage is intended to pick up relatively minor first aid costs. On more serious injuries, it could also be applied to costs which the individual would otherwise have to bear under his/her own health coverage's deductible or co -pay provisions. What does it cost? The cost is based on the city's population. The basic annual charge is $.10 per capita, subject to a minimum premium of $150 and a maximum premium of $1500: The additional cost to add the optional medical coverage is 45% of the basic premium. Coverage for volunteers working on a construction or demolition project can be added for a charge of $.300 per project, or $435 per project if the optional medical coverage is included. The expiration date of this coverage will be coordinated with the city's LMCfT workers compensation coverage. ;For cities that add this coverage mid-term, the initial premium will be pro -rated. Why would the city want this coverage? Aren't injuries to volunteers already covered under the city's liability coverage? An injury to a volunteer would be covered by the LMCIT liability coverage only if the city was legally liable for that injury; that is, if the injury was caused by some negligence by the city or a city officer or employee or another city volunteer. However, just as with any other tort claim, the city would not be liable for an injury to a volunteer if the volunteer him/herself were more at fault than the city, or if the injury were simply an accident that really wasn't anyone's fault. A volunteer coach being hit in the head by a barred baseball might be an example of the latter situation. The volunteer accident coverage protects the volunteer on a "no-fault" basis. The benefits are automatically payable if the injury occurs while the volunteer is performing services for the city, regardless of whose fault it was. Besides protecting the volunteer whose injury isn't caused by the city's negligence, having these ao-fault benefits available could also help avoid litib tion in cases where the city (or a city officer, employee, or other volunteer) is or may be at fault. The injured volunteer can receive these benefits without getting into an adversary situation against the city. Of course, if the volunteer's injuries exceeded the benefits paid under this coverage, he/she would still be able to make a tort claim against the city for those excess damages, if the injury was caused by the city's negligence. Why did LMCIT create a whole new program? Why not just offer a "voluntary workers' compensation endorsement" and provide workers compensation benefits to volunteers? The LMCIT Board chose this approach for several reasons. It's substantially less expensive to the city than providing workers compensation benefits would be, reflecting the more limited scope of benefits provided. Administration is simpler for the city, since the city doesn't have to keep records of how manly hours were worked by how many volunteers, etc. It eliminates the problem of determining what the appropriate indemnity rate is for an unpaid volunteer. It's also less risky for LMCIT and for LMC1T's other members. .How do we enroll? To enroll, complete and return the attached form. LMCIT will bill the city for the premium. Further information If you have any questions or need further information, contact any of the following: Pete Tritz at 651-281-1265; Tom Grundhoefer at 651-281-1266; Pat Desbler at 651-281-1267; or Barb Meyer at 651-2814173. PST - 4i13198 - fix -66050 The City of LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST ACCIDENT PLAN FOR CITY VOLUNTEERS Application for Coverage hereby requests coverage under the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust's Accident Plan for City Volunteers effective and agrees to pay the premium established by LMCIT for that coverage. Optional coverages to be included: $I000 medical coverage Yes No Construction or demolition project Yes No Please describe each construction or demolition project to be covered, including the nature and scope of the project, the dates, and the approximate number of volunteers who will be involved. Signature Date Position Return this form to LMCIT, 145 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044, Anentioa: Barb Meyer Gitv Golden Valley Memorandum Public Works 763-593-8030 1763-593-3988 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting January 11, 2005 Agenda Item 2. Environmental Commission Report on Citizen Participation and Buckthorn Removal Project Prepared By Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works Al Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator Summary At the June 2004 Council/Manager meeting, Council reviewed a proposal from Jan Olfe, a member of the South Rice Lake Association, to remove buckthorn from a portion of the South Rice Nature Area in Golden Valley_ Because of restrictions in the existing city code and funding issues, staff recommended that the request be referred to the Environmental Commission for study. The Environmental Commission has completed their study and has prepared the attached memorandum for review and consideration by the City Council. Rich Baker, Chair of the Commission and Al Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator, will attend the meeting to review the memorandum with Council. If Council concurs with the Commission's findings, staff will: 1. Begin work to revise the code to allow removal of buckthorn in City parks and right-of- ways under certain circumstances. 2. Develop a volunteer kit which would include tools, guidelines, program agreements, etc. 3. Develop a budget proposal for the 2005-2006 that will more adequately fund the costs to support volunteer programs. Attachments Memo from Al Lundstrom dated June 17, 2004 — Buckthorn Removal Proposal Discussion (8 pages) Environmental Commission Memo dated November 29, 2004 - Report on Citizen Participation and Buckthorn Removal Project (3 pages) F1649 Ke I of 1 Pharr, Tracy -.)m: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] ,t: Sunday, February 06, 2005 10:39 PM To: Alan Kuentz; tkagv@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net; smk@pro-ns.net; Dawn Hill Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Pharr, Tracy Subject: Envision Meeting Follow -Up Dear Environmental Commission members, JP recently emailed me to ask about the 1/25 Joint Council/Boards/Commissions Meeting on Envision, and what I took from it that our members should be aware of in advance of our next Environmental Commission meeting. I believe that our own plans to discuss Envision at our next meeting is right in line with the theme of the Joint Meeting. The challenge presented to us was to "Relate Envision to your Commission." Several useful handouts were provided, and these will be distributed to each of you in advance of our February 28 meeting. In addition to reviewing the handouts, however, PLEASE also take the time to go to the Envision website. Review the "complete list" of themes and ideas generated under the Environment category, looking particularly for actionable items and themes that might lead to recommendations to the City Council. This preparation will ensure that our Commission benefits as much as possible from the Envision process. See you in a few weeks, Rich Baker, Chair Golden Valley Environmental Commission <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Rirh Baker analyn Circle L_ �en Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> 02/07/2005 City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588 763-593-8000 763-593-8109 (fax) 763-593-3968 (TDD) Mayor and Council 763-593-8006 City Manager 763-593-8002 Public Safety Police: 763-593-8079 Fire: 763-593-8055 7(-' 593-8098 (fax) 1-,—.ic Works 763-593-8030 763-593-3988 (fax) Inspections 763-593-8090 763-593-3997 (fax) Motor Vehicle Licensing 763-593-8101 Planning and Zoning 763-593-8095 Finance 763-593-8013 Assessing 763-593-8020 Park and Recreation 200 Brookview Parkway Golden Valley, MN 55426-1364 763-512-2345 763-512-2344 (fax) 763-593-3968 (TDD) PIT www. ci.golden-valley. mn. us March 22, 2005 Ms. Tracy Anderson 2001 Hillsboro Avenue North Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 Dear Tracy: The Golden Valley City Council reappointed you to the Environmental Commission at its March 15, 2005 meeting. We do appreciate your willingness to continue. You are to be congratulated for exhibiting the qualifications as well as the dedication and experience that are important to this position. Your term is for three years and it expires on March 1, 2008. Advisory commissions and boards are vital to our form of government and we elected officials rely on your input in our decision-making process. We appreciate your continued interest in serving your Community and look forward to a productive relationship. Sincerely, Linda R. Loomis Mayor C., Rich Baker Jeff Oliver \AI Lundstrom Giry Qf01�e City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588 763-593-8000 763-593-8109 (fax) 763-593-3968 (TDD) wwnwcvalley i. mn. us April 6, 2005 Mr. Scott Bilodeau 1725 Lilac Drive North, #13 Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 Dear Scott: NY - Mayor and Council At its April 5, 2005 meeting, the Golden Valley City Council 763-593-8006 appointed you to a three year term on the Environmental City Manager Commission. Your term begins immediately and expires on March 763-593-8002 1 , 2008• Public Safety Police: 763-593-8079 Fir 3-593-8055 A 8098 (fax) Public Works 763-593-8030 763-593-3988 (fax) Inspections 763-593-8090 763-593-3997 (fax) Motor Vehicle Licensing 763-593-8101 Planning and Zoning 763-593-8095 Finance 763-593-8013 Assessing 763-593-8020 Park and Recreation 200 Brookview Parkway Golden Valley, MN 55426-1364 763-512-2345 763-512-2344 (fax) 76 3968 (TDD) Your willingness to serve is appreciated, and you are invited to come to our City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. to receive a certificate of appointment and to meet the Council Members. Please let Judy Nally know if you will be able to come. Her number is 763-593-3991. Your certificate will be mailed if you are unable to attend. The Environmental Commission usually meets on the fourth Monday of the month in City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Rich Baker, Chair, of the Commission; and/or Jeff Oliver, City Engineer; and Al Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator; are the Commission Liaisons, and will be contacting you with information about the position, its responsibilities and upcoming meeting dates. If you have any questions, or suggestions please feel free to contact me. My home phone is 763-545-4659 and my city office phone is 763-593-3990. Sincerely, Linda R. Loomis Mayor cc: Rich Baker Jeff Oliver Al Lundstrom Nally, Judy From: webmaster@logis.org int: Thursday, December 02, 2004 4:48 PM Nally, Judy Subject: Boards and Commissions Application a great deal: periodically: very little: ON not at all: Wphonel: 612-834-0319 BZA: BBR: CSC: HRC: 1 HSF: NWHHSC: RC: 2 EC: 3 B1: Send Form special: I have worked as an English as a Second Language Instructor and currently tutor adult Somali and Hispanic students in math. I have done volunteer work at both the Minnesota AIDS Project as well as the Aliveness Project and currently work in Development, write and edit articles for publications and help to organize and run special events. 1 name: Scott Bilodeau address: 1725 Lilac Dr N, #13 zip: 55422 Hphone: 612-834-0319 Email: swbilodeau@comcast.net YrsRes: 18 months employer: Minnesota AIDS Project EmpAdd: 1400 Park Avenue S Wcity: Minneapolis Wzip: 55404 Wphone: 612-373-2407 a great deal: periodically: very little: ON not at all: Wphonel: 612-834-0319 BZA: BBR: CSC: HRC: 1 HSF: NWHHSC: RC: 2 EC: 3 B1: Send Form special: I have worked as an English as a Second Language Instructor and currently tutor adult Somali and Hispanic students in math. I have done volunteer work at both the Minnesota AIDS Project as well as the Aliveness Project and currently work in Development, write and edit articles for publications and help to organize and run special events. 1 -Clear Day Pharr, Tracy m: Lundstrom, Al sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 12:38 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: May EC Meeting Packet Tracy, Page 1 of 1 Please copy the attached executive summary with the resolution for the May EC packet. If possible, please attach the SunPost article that gave the Environmental Commission credit for the recommending the resolution. It does not need to be an agenda item for discussion. Just an FYI. Thanks, 0 05/02/2005 Pharr, Tracy om: Andre, Jeanne -,ent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 11:09 AM To: Clancy, Jeannine; Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, AI; Pharr, Tracy Subject: Ordinance Revisions to Environmental Commission Enclosed you will find the proposed ordinance and guideline reivisions and a memo from the Mayor. Please put these on the next Environmental Commission agenda. Marked0rdto GuidelinestoB&C.do MtoBoards&Comm- EC.doc (36 KB) c (57 KB) DRAFT1.doc (45 ... Jeanne Andre Assistant City Manager City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley, MN 55427 Phone: (763) 593-8014 iandre(cDci.golden-valley.mn.us Fax: (763) 593-8109 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy Prom: Pharr, Tracy it: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:36 PM Tn: 'The Baker/Anderson Family'; 'Dawn.L.Hill@welisfargo.com' Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff Subject: Parking/Lighting Ordinance I have been asked to let both of you know that the City's parking ordinance will be discussed at the June 14 Council/Manager meeting. At this meeting, the City Manager will introduce the Environmental Commission's motion to encourage a comprehensive lighting plan. If for some reason this date is changed, I will let you know. Tracy Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 763.593.8027 -7, til 05/25/2005 Clear Day Pharr, Tracy F'Orn: Lundstrom, Al ,t: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 8:11 AM To: Pharr, Tracy Oliver, Jeff Subject: Parking/Lighting Ordinance Discussion Tracy, Page 1 of 1 I talked to Tom Burt yesterday. He said he will have the Parking ordinance on the next Council Manager meeting in June. I think it is June 14th. He did confirm he will introduce the Environmental Commissions motion to encourage a Comprehensive Lighting Plan for the City. Please confirm the date and forward it on to Dawn Hill and Rich Baker. Thank you, 05/25/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: Nally, Judy .t: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 1:59 PM Tn: Butler, Pat; Taylor, Don; Grimes, Mark; Wittman, Lisa; Virnig, Sue; Hernz, Bob; Johnson, Amanda; Van Sloun, Sheila; Jacobson, Rick; Johnson, Gary; McManus, Jeanne; Clancy, Jeannine; Pharr, Tracy; Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, Al Subject: Board/Commission Recognition Dinner At the Council/Manager meeting last night the Council decided on a date for the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner. The Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at the Brookview Community Center. Social hour is at 6:30 pm, Program at 7:00 pm and Dinner at 7:15 pm. The Council requested the staff liaisons let their respective board/commission members know the date of the event so they can keep the date open on their calendar. Written invitations will be sent out 3 weeks before the event. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Thanks. 05/16/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy F --Nm: Lundstrom, Al t: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 2:05 PM To: Burt, Tom Cc: Pharr, Tracy; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine; Grimes, Mark; Jacobson, Rick; Somers, Deb Subject: Environmental Commission Requests Tom, I would like to set a meeting with Mark Grimes, Rick Jacobson, Jeannine Clancy, Jeff Oliver and you to discuss several requests of the Environmental Commission. At the last meeting the commission inquired about the following: 1. Requested the Planning Department staff to present example ordinances and ideas prior to developing a draft of the comprehensive lighting ordinance. 2. Requested Rick Jacobson to present findings and developments of the Resolution submitted by the South Rice Lake Association regarding deer population study and herd management. 3. Requested Al Lundstrom to present findings of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission regarding the Mayors inquiry about the Railroads use of chemicals over Bassett Creek. I will ask Deb Somers to set a meeting with the above mentioned as soon as possible. Please contact me if you have any further questions. Thanks, A, 07/15/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] it: Monday, June 20, 2005 9:31 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; tkagv@aol.com; Dawn. L. Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; apkuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Subject: June Environmental Commission Meeting Hi, Tracy, Just want to let you know that it turns out I will be able to attend this month's meeting after all. Also, I note with interest an item on the June 21 City Council Meeting's Consent Agenda (Item 4.E.1.) " Letter from South Rice Lake Association Regarding Deer Population". Could you please include a copy of that letter in our briefing package for this month's meeting. Thanks, Rich Baker, Chair Golden Valley Environmental Commission <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Rich Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 76" 177-3780 G <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> 07/01/2005 Message Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy P -nm: Pharr, Tracy .t: Friday, June 03, 2005 8:33 AM Tn: 'The Baker/Anderson Family'; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com Nally, Judy Subject: RE: Parking/Lighting Ordinance The Council/Manager meeting will be held on June 14 at 6:30 pm in the Council Conference Room (same room as our Commission meetings). Judy Nally asked me to let you know that the agenda is not finalized until after the department head staff meeting (Wednesday, June 8), and as such, you should please confirm with her that everything is still set for this agenda item. (At this time, there is no indication that there is any reason for a delay.) 5he suggested you call her at 763.593.3991 on Thursday or Friday of next week. Additionally, she mentioned that the parking/lighting ordinance discussion will most likely be one of the earlier agenda items at the meeting. If you decide to attend, you should plan to arrive at the 6:30 start time. Please let me know if there is any additional information I can provide. Tracy Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 763.593.8027 F, The Baker/Anderson Family [mailto:anderbake@comcast.net] S. Wednesday, June 01, 2005 10:31 PM To: Pharr, Tracy; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com Subject: Re: Parking/Lighting Ordinance Thanks, Dawn. Let me know if you can't. Tracy, could you please reply to both of us with time and location? Thanks! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ----- Original Message ----- From: Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com To: anderbake@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 3:24 PM Subject: RE: Parking/Lighting Ordinance I'm still working on my schedule, but I think I can make it. Meetings are at 6:00, right? -----Original Message ----- From: The Baker/Anderson Family [mailto:anderbake@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 8:35 PM To: Pharr, Tracy; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff 06/03/2005 Message Page 2 of 2 Subject: Re: Parking/Lighting Ordinance Thanks, Tracy. Dawn, can you make this meeting? <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ----- Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy To: The Baker/Anderson Family; Dawn._L.Hill@wellsfargo.com Cc: Lundstrom, Al ; Oliver, Jeff Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:36 PM Subject: Parking/Lighting Ordinance I have been asked to let both of you know that the City's parking ordinance will be discussed at the June 14 Council/Manager meeting. At this meeting, the City Manager will introduce the Environmental Commission's motion to encourage a comprehensive lighting plan. If for some reason this date is changed, I will let you know. Tracy Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 763.593.8027 06/03/2005 Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy F-om: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] ,t: Thursday, June 02, 2005 10:26 PM To: JPPawluk@comcast.net Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, AI; Pharr, Tracy Subject: Re: Environmental Commission Attendance Thanks, JP <><>0000<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><>0<><><><>0000Q0<>000<><><><><>0 ----- Original Message ----- From: JPPawluk@comcast.net To: The Baker/Anderson Family ; jppawluk(a)comcast.net Cc: Jeff Oliver; Al Lundstrom ; Tracy Pharr Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 8:55 AM Subject: Re: Environmental Commission Attendance Rich, -y for being out of the loop lately. In addition to life in general and the EC, I am also a commissioner for the ibinsdale Area Youth Baseball Association and a coach of a 14/15 year old team. Our season started in May and our games are Mon. & Wed. nights. Between games and practices I have just been running all over the place. i will make arrangements so I can have someone else coaching the night of our next meeting in order to make sure that I am at this month's meeting. The season should be over in mid July so it shouldn't be an issue after June. Again, sorry for not keeping you up to date on what was going on. 1H -------------- Original message -------------- > Hi, JP, > We've really missed you at the last two EC meetings. I hope you are well > and your absence has been the result of nothing more than scheduling > conflicts. > I'm obliged by the City's Commission Guidelines to remind you that "Absences > in one year should not exceed three consecutive meetings or more than 25% of > the total meetings for the year." and "A standardized letter of warning will be sent from the ... chair after two consecutive (absences) ..." The Guidelines go on to state that "If a member exceeds the allowable number of > absences the Mayor will send a standardized letter stating the member must step down because of the importance of regular attendance ...", but "If a i Commission feels there are extenuating circumstances... , the Commission 06/03/2005 Page 2 of 2 > may ... request an exception." > I don't know what a "standardized letter" should say, but please consider this more encouragement than warning, JP. We really value your membership )n the EC, and your regular attendance is particularly important given your > recent election to the vice -chair position. I will not be able to attend he June meeting, so I need to ask you to sit in as chair. Please let me Know ASAP if you have any concerns about attending that meeting. And in > general, please email or call Tracy in advance of the meeting if you are > unable to attend. > Thanks much for your valuable participation in the EC, > Rich Baker, Chair > Golden Valley Environmental Commission > <>0000 <>00<>OO<>U > Rich Baker > 224 Janalyn Circle > Golden Valley, MN 55410 > 763-377-3780 06/03/2005 Pharr, Tracy _ J�� 0171111: Pharr, Tracy mt: Friday, July 15, 2005 4:25 PM To: Andre, Jeanne Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff Subject: RE: Feedback from Commissions Jeanne, 1. The Environmental Commission reviewed the proposed revisions to City Code at their May 23 meeting. The Commission was asked to put their comments in the meeting minutes, which are attached. Revisions to the Commission's bylaws, to encompass the changes made to the City Code, were discussed at the June 27 meeting. The draft of the bylaws will be reviewed at the July 25 Commission meeting. I can forward these minutes to you after the Commission approves them. 2. The Environmental Commission has had ongoing discussions to provide feedback on Envision. To date, we do not have a cohesive, stand-alone document for this feedback. Minutes from the February, March, April, May and June meetings detail these discussions under agenda item, "Envision Guide Feedback." I am uncertain what type of report the Commission plans to provide, but we (Jeff and Al) will discuss this with them at the July 25 Commission meeting. m: Andre, Jeanne went: Friday, July 15, 2005 3:48 PM To: Grimes, Mark; Wittman, Lisa; Johnson, Gary; Taylor, Don; Butler, Pat; Pharr, Tracy; Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, Al; Jacobson, Rick; Hernz, Bob; Johnson, Amanda; Virnig, Sue Cc: Burt, Tom Subject: Feedback from Commissions I am expecting feedback from Boards and Commissions which I have not yet received. 1. Ordinances - each board and commission was going to review the proposed ordinance. I have not received any comments. If the review occurred and there were no comments, please let me know. If there were some comments, please forward the minutes or a separate memo letting me know the comments. I will probably review with Linda Loomis to determine if the proposed changes should be inserted before Council consideration, or if she doesn't recommend changing (in which case I hope she will let them know). 2. Envision - They were supposed to do their Envision review and get comments to the Council by Sept. 23. Let me know what form the review has taken with your group. If you are already done, please forward a copy to me. If not, let me know your anticipated time schedule and what type of report/product you anticipate will be prepared. I think Tom wants me to pull the outcome of efforts from all of the Boards and Commissions into a comprehensive report, but since we weren't very specific about reporting out, I don't have a handle on how it will all come together. I would appreciate updates from everyone sometime next week. -1ianks -call if you have questions. Jeanne Andre Assistant City Manager City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley, MN 55427 rhone: (763) 593-8014 jandre ci.golden-valley.mn.us Fax: (763) 593-8109 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy F -nm: Lundstrom, Al t: Friday, July 15, 2005 7:16 AM To: Jacobson, Rick Cc: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Deer Population Surveys Hey Rick, Reminder.... If you can get the Deer Population Survey Information to Tracy today we can get it in our Agenda packet for the next meeting. If not, we will bring it along. Please try to give me a few years worth. Or have you kept tract of the numbers annually and placed it on a spread sheet? What ever you got. Possible past memo's regarding the history of the issue. Thanks, Al 07/15/2005 V Invitation to the August 10th, 2005 Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed Pharr, Tracy From: Clancy, Jeannine ,t: Thursday, July 28, 2005 3:05 PM To: Nally, Judy; Pharr, Tracy Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff Subject: FW: Invitation to the August 10th, 2005 Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed Attachments: Memo-Itinerary_Watershed Tour 2005.pdf; Map_Watershed Tour 2005.pdf Judy: If you haven't already done so, please e-mail the watershed tour invitation to the City Manager and City Council. Tracy: Please forward the invitation to the Environmental Commission. Jeannine Clancy Director of Public Works City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Ph- e: 763.593.8035 F 763.593.3988 Email: jclancy@ci.golden-valley.mn.us Page 1 of 2 From: Bassett Creek Recording Administrator [mailto:aherbert@barr.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:23 PM To: W.J.YAEGER@ATT.NET; Charlie LeFevere; David Hanson; Erik Hansen; black. ginny@world net. att. net; John O'Toole; Karla Peterson; Loomis, Linda; Lisa Goddard; Liz Thornton; Mary Gwin-Lenth; Michael Welch; Pauline Langsdorf; Richard E. Johnson; Sally Velick; Vince Vander Top; Adler Laura (Laura Adler); Lundstrom, Al; Alison Fong; Bill Deblon; Guy Johnson; Clancy, Jeannine; Oliver, Jeff; Jennifer Posma; Jim Vaughan; Kelly MacIntyre; ladler@stlouispark.org; Lee Gustafson; Ron Quanbeck; Tom Mathisen; Mikelw@qwest.net; mark.soderberg@ci.minneapolis.mn.us; klara.fabry@ci.minneapolis.mn.us; vleone@ci.new- hope.mn.us; ddonahue@ci.new-hope.mn.us; lahrens@ci.plymouth.mn.us; mglick@ci.robbinsdale.mn.us; mrardin@stlouispark.org; anorris@ci.crystal.mn.us; chris@gruidl.com; younglm@comcast.net; Len Kremer; Jim Herbert; tharmening@stlouispark.org; Virnig, Sue Subject: Invitation to the August 10th, 2005 Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed Please Join Us on the 2005 Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed YOU ARE INVITED to join the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission on the 2005 tour of the Bassett Creek Watershed. Attached to this e-mail is a memorandum with complete tour details/ tour itinerary and the tour map. We request that city clerks extend this tour invitation to their city councils. D, V1 asday, August 10, 2005 Location: Tour leaves from and returns to the Golden Valley City Hall parking lot (7800 Golden Valley Road) 08/02/2005 ' Invitation to the August 10th, 2005 Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed Page 2 of 2 Time: The tour bus will load beginning at 4:15 p.m. and will depart at 4:30 p.m. for the first part of the tour. An intermediate pick up/drop off at Golden Valley City Hall parking lot has been scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to allow late arrivals to join for the second part of the tour. The tour is expected to last approximately two and one-half hours. R�. .shments: Water and soda will be available RSVP: Advanced reservations are required. Please reply by Monday, August 8, to accept the tour invitation by e -mailing bcra@barr.com or by calling BCWMC Recorder Amy Herbert at 952-832-2652. If you plan to join the tour at 6:00 p.m., please indicate so in your RSVP. «Memo-Itinerary_Watershed Tour 2005.pdf>> <<Map_Watershed Tour 2005.pdf>> Please contact Amy Herbert with questions. Amy Herbert BCWMC Recorder 952-832-2652 bcra@barr.com 08/02/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy P --Dm: APKuentz@aol.com it: Sunday, July 31, 2005 9:18 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Re: Joint Commission Meeting Tracy: I will be able to attend the meeting on the 8th. See you then. Alan 08/02/2005 Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy From: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] A: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:41 PM To: Pharr, Tracy; tkagv@aol.com; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Re: Joint Commission Meeting Thanks, Tracy. I will be able to attend the August 8th dinner/meeting. Again, my apologies to everyone for any inconvenience caused by my last-minute cancellation last night. See you on the 8th. Rich <><><><><><><><><><> Rich Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><> ----- Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy To: tkagv@aol.com ; The Baker/Anderson Family ; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com ; cmk@pro-ns.net ; APKuentz@aol.com__ ; wluk@comcast.net Lundstrom, Al ; Oliver, Jeff ; Clancy, Jeannine Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:06 AM Subject: Joint Commission Meeting As some of you know, last night's Environmental Commission meeting ended up being cancelled at 7:15 pm due to a lack of quorum. If you will be unable to attend a commission meeting, please notify one of your staff liaisons (Jeff, Al or me). Please contact one of us as soon as possible, preferably no later than noon of the day of the meeting, so that we may call other commission members in order to prevent them from making an unnecessary trip to City Hall. At last night's meeting, staff had been asked to notify the commission that there will be a joint meeting between the Environmental and Planning Commissions on Monday, August 8 from 6-7 pm to discuss "common interests," including the parking and lighting ordinances. Dinner will be provided for those in attendance. Please RSVP to me (via e-mail or telephone) by Monday, August 1 at 4:30 pm. To ensure an accurate headcount, please let me know even if you do not plan to attend. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff at 763.593.8034, Al at 763.593.8046 or me at 763.593.8027, otherwise I look forward to hearing from you by August 1. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 0 Golden Valley Road _..len Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 08/02/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy r7 -nm: Pharr, Tracy At: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:06 AM To: 'tkagv@aol.com'; 'The Baker/Anderson Family'; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; 'cmk@pro-ns.net'; 'APKuentz@aol.com'; 'jppawluk@comcast.net' Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Joint Commission Meeting As some of you know, last night's Environmental Commission meeting ended up being cancelled at 7:15 pm due to a lack of quorum. If you will be unable to attend a commission meeting, please notify one of your staff liaisons (Jeff, Al or me). Please contact one of us as soon as possible, preferably no later than noon of the day of the meeting, so that we may call other commission members in order to prevent them from making an unnecessary trip to City Hall. At last night's meeting, staff had been asked to notify the commission that there will be a joint meeting between the Environmental and Planning Commissions on Monday, August 8 from 6-7 pm to discuss "common interests," including the parking and lighting ordinances. Dinner will be provided for those in attendance. Please RSVP to me (via e-mail or telephone) by Monday, August 1 at 4:30 pm. To ensure an accurate headcount, please let me know even if you do not plan to attend. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff at 763.593.8034, Al at 763.593.8046 or me at 763.593.8027, otherwise I look forward to hearing from you by August 1. Tram -v E. Pharr A istrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 07/26/2005 Untitled Stationery Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy -nm: Wittman, Lisa dt: Monday, July 25, 2005 2:23 PM To: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine; Pharr, Tracy Cc: Grimes, Mark Subject: August 8 Joint Planning Commission/Environmental Commission Meeting On August 8 from 6 pm to 7 pm the Planning Commission and the Environmental Commission are going to have a joint meeting to discuss "common interests". (I think they will mostly be discussing the parking ordinance and lighting) I will order box dinners for everyone attending. Tracy, could you please let the Environmental Commission know about this joint meeting at their meeting tonight and let me know how many people will be attending (both commissioners and staff). Thanks, Lisa 07/25/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy r 'om: Lundstrom, Al ,t: Friday, August 19, 2005 9:31 AM To: Pharr, Tracy Cc: Oliver, Jeff Subject: EC Meeting item Mark Grimes wanted to let the EC know that the Planning Commission is inviting Architect Berry Pettit to their October 10th meeting from 6:00 to 7:00. City wide design consultant. Tracy... please place on agenda as information only. Call Grimes about additional details. Web site, etc... Thanks Al 08/22/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy G,.,)m: Lundstrom, Al ,t: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:27 AM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Rich Bakers Cell FYI, For future reference.... Rich Bakers Cell # 763-772-5700 08/03/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy F -nm: APKuentz@aol.com t: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 10:03 PM To: bcra@barr.com Cc: Pharr, Tracy; anderbake@comcast.net Subject: Fwd: Bassett Creek Watershed Tour Attachments: Bassett Creek Watershed Tour I will attend all of the Watershed Tour on August 8. Alan Kuentz Golden Valley Environmental Commission 08/03/2005 Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy From: JPPawluk@comcast.net ,t: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:24 AM To: Pharr, Tracy; The Baker/Anderson Family; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; tkagv@aol.com; Christopher Kaisershot Cc: Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, Al; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Re: Bassett Creek Watershed Tour Attachments: Bassett Creek Watershed Tour Thanks for the invite, but unfortunately I won't be able to attend. The 10th is my wife's birthday and if I spend it touring the watershed I'll be living in the woodshed!! I look forward to hearing about it at then next meeting though. JP -------------- Original message -------------- I have been asked to pass on the following information to you. Please Join Us on the 2005 Tour of Bassett Creek Watershed YOU ARE INVITED to join the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission on the 2005 tour of the Bassett Creek Watershed. Attached to this e-mail is a memorandum with complete tour details/ tour itinerary and the tour map. request that city clerks extend this tour invitation to their city councils. Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Location: Tour leaves from and returns to the Golden Valley City Hall parking lot (7800 Golden Valley Road) Time: The tour bus will load beginning at 4:15 p.m. and will depart at 4:30 p.m. for the first part of the tour. An intermediate pick up/drop off at Golden Valley City Hall parking lot has been scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to allow late arrivals to join for the second part of the tour. The tour is expected to last approximately two and one-half hours. Refreshments: Water and soda will be available RSVP: Advanced reservations are required. Please reply by Monday, August 8, to accept the tour invitation by e -mailing bcra@barr.com or by calling BCWMC Recorder Amy Herbert at 952-832-2652. If you plan to join the tour at 6:00 p.m., please indicate so in your RSVP. Please contact Amy Herbert with questions. Amy Herbert P1WMC Recorder 832-2652 t,-, a@barr.com 08/03/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy r -gym: Tkagv@aol.com .t: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:56 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Re: Bassett Creek Watershed Tour Tracy --I just got your email --I will not be able to attend the Monday meeting. Here is my work email --I check that a bit more frequently.... Tracy.Anderson@Wellsfargo.com Tracy 08/03/2005 Pharr, Tracy r�--►m: Christopher Kaisershot [cmk@pro-ns.net] it: Monday, August 01, 2005 8:52 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Re: Joint Commission Meeting Was that a hard deadline? If not, I can make it. ck Christopher M. Kaisershot 2200 Ensign Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 763/545-9658 ----- Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy To: tkagv@aol.com ; The Baker/Anderson_Family jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al ; Oliver, Jeff ; Clancy, Jeannine Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:06 AM Subject: Joint Commission Meeting Page 1 of 1 ; Dawn. L.Hill wellsfargo.com ; cmk@p_ro-ns.net ; APKuentz@aol.com ; As some of you know, last night's Environmental Commission meeting ended up being cancelled at 7:15 pm due to a lack of o—rum. If you will be unable to attend a commission meeting, please notify one of your staff liaisons (Jeff, Al or me). se contact one of us as soon as possible, preferably no later than noon of the day of the meeting, so that we may call other commission members in order to prevent them from making an unnecessary trip to City Hall. At last night's meeting, staff had been asked to notify the commission that there will be a joint meeting between the Environmental and Planning Commissions on Monday, August 8 from 6-7 pm to discuss "common interests," including the parking and lighting ordinances. Dinner will be provided for those in attendance. Please RSVP to me (via e-mail or telephone) by Monday, August 1 at 4:30 pm. To ensure an accurate headcount, please let me know even if you do not plan to attend. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff at 763.593.8034, Al at 763.593.8046 or me at 763.593.8027, otherwise I look forward to hearing from you by August 1. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 08/02/2005 Message Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy r7 -nm: Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com A: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:29 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: RE: Joint Commission Meeting I plan on being there. Thanks for coordinating all the responses! Dawn Hill -----Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy[ma ilto:TPharr@ci.golden-vaIley. mn.us] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:06 AM To: tkagv@aol.com; The Baker/Anderson Family; Dawn. L. Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Joint Commission Meeting As some of you know, last night's Environmental Commission meeting ended up being cancelled at 7:15 pm due to a lack of quorum. If you will be unable to attend a commission meeting, please notify one of your staff liaisons (Jeff, Al or me). Please contact one of us as soon as possible, preferably no later than noon of the day of the meeting, so that we may call other commission members in order to prevent them from making an unnecessary trip to City Hall. At last night's meeting, staff had been asked to notify the commission that there will be a joint meeting between the Environmental and Planning Commissions on Monday, August 8 from 6-7 pm to discuss "common interests," including the parking and lighting ordinances. Dinner will be provided for those in attendance. Please RSVP to me (via e-mail or telephone) by Monday, August 1 at 4:30 pm. To ensure an accurate headcount, please let me know even if you do not plan to attend. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff at 763.593.8034, Al at 763.593.8046 or me at 763.593.8027, otherwise I look forward to hearing from you by August 1. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 08/02/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy r -.1m: JPPawluk@comcast.net A: Monday, August 01, 2005 10:27 AM To: Pharr, Tracy; tkagv@aol.com; The Baker/Anderson Family; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Re: Joint Commission Meeting Tracy, I will be able to attend. J.P. Pawluk -------------- Original message -------------- As some of you know, last night's Environmental Commission meeting ended up being cancelled at 7:15 pm due to a lack of quorum. If you will be unable to attend a commission meeting, please notify one of your staff liaisons (Jeff, Al or me). Please contact one of us as soon as possible, preferably no later than noon of the day of the meeting, so that we may call other commission members in order to prevent them from making an unnecessary trip to City Hall. At last night's meeting, staff had been asked to notify the commission that there will be a joint meeting between Environmental and Planning Commissions on Monday, August 8 from 6-7 pm to discuss "common interests," including the parking and lighting ordinances. Dinner will be provided for those in attendance. Please RSVP to me (via e-mail or telephone) by Monday, August 1 at 4:30 pm. To ensure an accurate headcount, please let me know even if you do not plan to attend. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff at 763.593.8034, Al at 763.593.8046 or me at 763.593.8027, otherwise I look forward to hearing from you by August 1. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley_.mn.us 08/02/2005 Pharr, Tracy ,m: Clancy, Jeannine —„nt: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:36 AM To: Loomis, Linda Cc: Pharr, Tracy; Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, Al; Grimes, Mark; Eckman, Eric Subject: RE: Sidewalk Committee Thanks, Linda. Mark and Tracy: Please make sure this item is on the next PC or EC agenda. Eric: Please set up a meeting for late October or first week of November Jeannine Clancy Director of Public Works City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Phone: 763.593.8035 Fax: 763.593.3988 Email: jclancy@ci.golden-valley.mn.us F Loomis, Linda SL Thursday, September 29, 2005 8:52 PM To: Clancy, Jeannine Subject: RE: Sidewalk Committee Page 1 of 2 ) � t Apt C,OY i -'e G P I spoke with both Don Keysser and Rich Baker. Don is interested in being on the committee and he would discuss who the other rep should be at their next meeting October 10th. Rich said the Environmental Commission is meeting on the 10th also and would bring it up then. So we should have new members the week of the 10tH Linda From: Clancy, Jeannine Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 3:15 PM To: Loomis, Linda Subject: RE: Sidewalk Committee The Environmental Commission requested one person. Thanks! Jeannine Clancy Director of Public Works City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Phone: 763.593.8035 Fr 763.593.3988 Email: jclancy@ci.golden-valiey.mn.us 09/30/2005 Page 2 of 2 From: Loomis, Linda Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 2:32 PM To- " lancy, Jeannine 5 ;ct: RE: Sidewalk Committee I believe the commissions decide who from the commission will be assigned to the sidewalk committee. Since the Planning commission just met Monday, the next meeting they have won't be until October 10th. The Environmental Commission won't meet until the 24th of October. I will call Don Keysser and Rich Baker to see what they have to say. I can't remember how many representatives form the environmental commission the council agreed to have on the sidewalk committee. I know that the more people we have the harder it will be to get agreement on meeting dates. I will check with Jeanne or Judy to see if they can remember what the council discussed and get back to you. Linda From: Clancy, Jeannine Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 9:46 AM To: Loomis, Linda Cc: Burt, Tom; Eckman, Eric; Oliver, Jeff; Grimes, Mark; Jacobson, Rick; Pharr, Tracy; Lundstrom, Al Subject: Sidewalk Committee Hello Linda: We have received several requests for sidewalks that are not on our plan. Some of them need to be addressed soon because it is associated with the 2006 PMP. I would like to get the Sidewalk Committee together, but I believe that we need new appointments to replace Paula Pentel and Rick Groger. Also, the Environmental Commission would like to be represented. I r' ` recall if the Mayor makes the appointment or if the Commissions selects the representatives. Can we make this happen qL y so that we can convene a meeting within the month of October? Thanks for your help! Jeannine Clancy Director of Public Works City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Phone: 763.593.8035 Fax: 763.593.3988 Email: jclancy@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 09/30/2005 Pharr, Tracy "rom: Andre, Jeanne ant: Friday, September 23, 2005 4:35 PM To: 'anderbake@comcast.net' Cc: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Envision Report for Environmental Commission Tracy Pharr asked me to get in touch with you about the report. The general) approach the commissions have been taking is brainstorming and then prioritizing. From what Tracy has told me, your Commission has been brainstorming over a number of months, which is documented in your minutes. You may want to have Tracy cut and paste all of the brainstorming you have done into a single document, for the purpose of prioritizing. I think the Council is interested to hear all of your ideas, but would like you to pick the top one or two issues, projects, ideas, etc. that you might like to pursue as a Commission or recommend to the City Council . We are not sure what form this will all take, but the Council will assess how to proceed once it hears from all of the commissions. Please let me know if this works for you or you have questions or concerns. Either a call or email would be fine. Jeanne Andre ssistant City Manager „ity of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley, MN 55427 Phone: (763) 593-8014 jandreC@ci.golden-val ley. mn. us Fax: (763) 593-8109 Y qBWCt (/VAC ( r a' U1 t4 0 -I'" /O Page I of 1 P) �t(k,�0Y[A72V't�f Pharr, Tracy r -nm: Freiberg, Mike it: Thursday, September 22, 2005 2:12 PM To: JPPawluk@comcast.net; Pharr, Tracy; tkagv@aol.com; The Baker/Anderson Family; APKuentz@aol.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com Cc: Clancy, Jeannine; Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Pentel, Paula Subject: RE: South Rice Lake Association - Buckthorn Bust I'm sorry, but I'm going out of town this weekend and will also be unable to make it. Mike Freiberg Golden Valley City Council From: JPPawluk@comcast.net [mailto:]PPawluk@comcast.net] Sent: Thu 9/22/2005 1:47 PM To: Pharr, Tracy; tkagv@aol.com; The Baker/Anderson Family; APKuentz@aol.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; jppawluk@comcast.net; Dawn.L.HilI@welIsfargo.com Cc: Clancy, Jeannine; Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Freiberg, Mike; Pentel, Paula Subject: Re: South Rice Lake Association - Buckthorn Bust Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the 'Buckthorn Bust" as I will be at the "Boilermaker Bust," hopefully w ',ing the Gophers eradicate the Boilermakers. JP -------------- Original message -------------- Jan Olfe of the South Rice Lake Association has cordially invited the Environmental Commission to participate in their "Buckthorn Bust," scheduled for Saturday, September 24 at 9 am. The event will be held at the South Rice Lake Nature Area on Bassett Creek Drive. Ms. Olfe has invited each of you because the Environmental Commission has been such a major part of the South Rice Lake Association's efforts to eradicate buckthorn. Please see the attached flyer for additional details. RSVP your attendance to Nancy Killiam at 763.522.6360. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 t^parr@ci.golden-v_nl ley.mn.us 09/26/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy JPPawluk@comcast.net .t: Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:48 PM To: Pharr, Tracy; tkagv@aol.com; The Baker/Anderson Family; APKuentz@aol.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; jppawluk@comcast.net; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com Cc: Clancy, Jeannine; Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Freiberg, Mike; Pentel, Paula Subject: Re: South Rice Lake Association - Buckthorn Bust Attachments: South Rice Lake Association - Buckthorn Bust Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the 'Buckthorn Bust" as I will be at the 'Boilermaker Bust," hopefully watching the Gophers eradicate the Boilermakers. w -------------- Original message -------------- Jan Olfe of the South Rice Lake Association has cordially invited the Environmental Commission to participate in their "Buckthorn Bust," scheduled for Saturday, September 24 at 9 am. The event will be held at the South Rice Lake Nature Area on Bassett Creek Drive. Ms. Olfe has invited each of you because the Environmental Commission has been such a major part of the South Rice Lake Association's efforts to eradicate buckthorn. se see the attached flyer for additional details. R5VP your attendance to Nancy Killiam at 763.522.6360. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 09/26/2005 Page 1 of 1 • Pharr, Tracy gym: Pharr, Tracy _at: Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:23 PM To: tkagv@aol.com; 'The Baker/Anderson Family'; APKuentz@aol.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; jppawluk@comcast.net; 'Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com' Cc: Clancy, Jeannine; Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Freiberg, Mike; Pentel, Paula Subject: South Rice Lake Association - Buckthorn Bust Attachments: SRice Lake Buckthorn Notice092405.pdf Jan Olfe of the South Rice Lake Association has cordially invited the Environmental Commission to participate in their "Buckthorn Bust," scheduled for Saturday, September 24 at 9 am. The event will be held at the South Rice Lake Nature Area on Bassett Creek Drive. Ms. Olfe has invited each of you because the Environmental Commission has been such a major part of the South Rice Lake Association's efforts to eradicate buckthorn. Please see the attached flyer for additional details. RSVP your attendance to Nancy Killiam at 763.522.6360. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7R"') Golden Valley Road G 1 Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci_.golden-valleymn,us 09/22/2005 Newsletter of the south Rice Lake Association The Flow "Every curb is a shoreline" Fall 2005 Join the Buckthorn Bust Saturday, September 24, 2005 — 9 a.m. South Rice Lake Nature Area on Bassett Creek Drive 0 Volunteers of all ages are needed Lunch and beverages provided by South Rice Lake Association BYOG (Bring your own gloves) Please RSVP to Nancy Killian — 763-522-6360 This Association project being completed in collaboration s with the City of Golden Valley Buckthorn Still Issue in Golden Valley Residents' Yards, Parks, Woodlots (The following article 6n buckthorn was re- printed from the city off Golden Valley web site.) Buckthorn in Golden Valley While there are other invasive plants in Golden Valley, buckthorn, an aggressive, non-native, woody plant, is quietly invading parks and wood - lots, wetlands and yards throughout Golden Val- ley. Of all the invasive species, buckthorn is the big- gest problem here," says Golden Valley Environ- mental Coordinator At Lundstrom, after a recent environmental assessment of the city. "And right now, education is our main tool of control." Both common buckthorn, also called European, and glossy buckthorn are well-established in Min- nesota. They are recognizable as tall understory shrubs or small trees with brown bark and silvery projections that grow to 20 feet high. Brief Buckthorn History Buckthorn was brought to the US from Europe in the 1800s, mostly by people who liked that it grew fast and created privacy fences. For years buckthorn went unchecked. Then in the 1930s, the common type was identified as an alternative host to oat crown rust, a fungus that destroys oat crops, and sales were stopped. But buckthorn continued to thrive, and the State of Minnesota officially listed common buckthorn as a "restricted" noxious weed in 1999. By 2001, glossy buckthorn was an outlaw plant, too. While the transport or sale of buckthorn is illegal, the plant continues to thrive throughout the Midwest. Most experts agree that both organized and individual efforts are needed to control of the aggressive plant. =alt 2005 �� "Every Curb is a shoreline" Acknowledgements South Rice Lake Association a Steve Applebaum and Jesse Rude for We want to acknowledge Pp 2005-06 Board ;Members the hours spent stenciling drains in our watershed area. The City of Golden Valley supplied our Association with the stencils, paint, protective wear, and the flyers—all at no cost. The stencil- Steve Applebaum -522-7409 ing was done on Kyle Avenue, June Avenue and Bassett Creek Drive. Beck Horton -529-2830 Our thanks also to Janet Streff for her creation of the layout of Tom Hull -287-9206 this newsletter and to Nancy Killian for preparing the article on 0036-z> buckthorn. Nancy Killian -524-4-5'S For those of you who would like to see an area that was once Jan Olfe-522-2082 predominantly buckthorn, and is now `heating' from the invasion, Jesse Rude -522-6481 go to the end of Bonnie Lane to see work that Eric Wardenaar has done and compare the infestation on one side of the watking Erik Wardenaar-529-7474 path with the other side. Or visit the park area behind Dean Schneider's house on Dresden Lane, where he spent days eradi- cating the buckthorn there. What a difference they've made in our community. For those residents who stilt have buckthorn in Walter Tiffin, Ex Officio Treas. your yards, there is no better time than now to replace it with an array of native species or other non-invasive shrubs. =alt 2005 �� "Every Curb is a shoreline" Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy Im: Pharr, Tracy _,it: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 3:46 PM To: Andre, Jeanne Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Envision Document from Environmental Commission Hi, Jeanne I wanted to let you know that I have spoken with Rich Baker (Chair, Environmental Commission), and due to the lack of quorum, we will not be having a September Environmental Commission meeting. Our next scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, October 24. I mentioned to Rich that you had requested feedback from the Commission on Envision. The Environmental Commission has had "Envision Guide Feedback" as a regular agenda item since its February 28 meeting. Rich is somewhat unclear on exactly what information the Council would like to see beyond that which has been in the Commission minutes. He has requested that I ask you if you could send him an e-mail outlining more specifically what the Environmental Commission should provide. Would you please e-mail Rich at anderbake@comcast.net, and provide him with some direction? If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Jeanne. 09/21/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: Pharr, Tracy -int: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:24 PM To: tkagv@aol.com; 'Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com'; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: 'The Baker/Anderson Family'; Clancy, Jeannine; Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, Al Subject: September 26 Environmental Commission Meeting After several discussions with Rich Baker, the September 26 Environmental Commission meeting has been cancelled. The Environmental Commission has been invited to attend an upcoming Planning Commission meeting to discuss a potential lighting ordinance for Golden Valley. Three guests have been invited to present: the City of Plymouth's Planning Director, an Associate Planner from the City of Bloomington and the owner of a lighting manufacturing company. This meeting will be held on Monday, October 10 from 6-7:30 pm at City Hall in the Council Conference Room. The Environmental Commission has also been invited to the October 24 Planning Commission meeting, at which a presentation will be given by Barry Petit of Petit & Associates on design standards (also related to the lighting ordinance). This meeting will be held from 6-7 pm on Monday, October 24. Immediately following this meeting, the Environmental Commission will convene for regularly scheduled business. Dinner will be provided for both the October 10 and October 24 meetings. As lighting has been a frequent discussion topic for the Environmental Commission in the past, Rich would like to strongly er-nurage each of you to attend both meetings if at all possible. Please RSVP to me by October 5 as to your attendance F (even if you will be unable to attend) for both the October 10 and October 24 meetings. Additional information regarding the October 10 meeting, and a full agenda packet for the October 24 meetings will be sent to each of you in advance of the October 10 meeting. If you have any questions prior to receiving this information, please contact me at 763.593.8027 or at tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 09/21/2005 Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy ;:,nm: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] A: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:08 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Re: September 26 Environmental Commission Meeting Nicely done, Tracy. Thank you for handling all this so well! I will be at both meetings. Rich <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ----- Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy To: tka"aol.com ; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com ; cmk@pro-ns.net ; APKuentz@aol.com ; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: The Baker/Anderson Family ; Clancy, Jeannine ; Oliver, Jeff ; Lundstrom, Al Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:23 PM Subject: September 26 Environmental Commission Meeting After several discussions with Rich Baker, the September 26 Environmental Commission meeting has been cancelled. Environmental Commission has been invited to attend an upcoming Planning Commission meeting to discuss a :ntial lighting ordinance for Golden Valley. Three guests have been invited to present: the City of Plymouth's Planning Director, an Associate Planner from the City of Bloomington and the owner of a lighting manufacturing company. This meeting will be held on Monday, October 10 from 6-7:30 pm at City Hall in the Council Conference Room. The Environmental Commission has also been invited to the October 24 Planning Commission meeting, at which a presentation will be given by Barry Petit of Petit & Associates on design standards (also related to the lighting ordinance). This meeting will be held from 6-7 pm on Monday, October 24. Immediately following this meeting, the Environmental Commission will convene for regularly scheduled business. Dinner will be provided for both the October 10 and October 24 meetings. As lighting has been a frequent discussion topic for the Environmental Commission in the past, Rich would like to strongly encourage each of you to attend both meetings if at all possible. Please RSVP to me by October 5 as to your attendance plans (even if you will be unable to attend) for both the October 10 and October 24 meetings. Additional information regarding the October 10 meeting, and a full agenda packet for the October 24 meetings will be sent to each of you in advance of the October 10 meeting. If you have any questions prior to receiving this information, please contact me at 763.593.8027 or at tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn_.us. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley is Works Department iu00 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 09/26/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy F�nm: APKuentz@aol.com ,t: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:36 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Re: September 26 Environmental Commission Meeting Tracy: I will be out of town on October 10 so I can't attend that meeting. I will attend the meetings on October 24. Thanks, Alan 09/26/2005 Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy F—m: Christopher Kaisershot [cmk@pro-ns.net] dt: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:30 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Cc: The Baker/Anderson Family Subject: Re: September 26 Environmental Commission Meeting Unless a huge case I'm prosecuting settles or is continued, I won't make the Oct. 10 date as that's the first day of a several day trial. ck Christopher M. Kaisershot 2200 Ensign Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 763/545-9658 ----- Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy To: tkagv@aol.com ; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com ; cmk@pro-ns.net ; APKuentz@aol.com ; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: The Baker/Anderson Family ; Clancy, Jeannine ; Oliver, Jeff ; Lundstrom, Al Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:23 PM Subject: September 26 Environmental Commission Meeting , "+er several discussions with Rich Baker, the September 26 Environmental Commission meeting has been cancelled. The Environmental Commission has been invited to attend an upcoming Planning Commission meeting to discuss a potential lighting ordinance for Golden Valley. Three guests have been invited to present: the City of Plymouth's Planning Director, an Associate Planner from the City of Bloomington and the owner of a lighting manufacturing company. This meeting will be held on Monday, October 10 from 6-7:30 pm at City Hall in the Council Conference Room. The Environmental Commission has also been invited to the October 24 Planning Commission meeting, at which a presentation will be given by Barry Petit of Petit & Associates on design standards (also related to the lighting ordinance). This meeting will be held from 6-7 pm on Monday, October 24_ Immediately following this meeting, the Environmental Commission will convene for regularly scheduled business. Dinner will be provided for both the October 10 and October 24 meetings. As lighting has been a frequent discussion topic for the Environmental Commission in the past, Rich would like to strongly encourage each of you to attend both meetings if at all possible. Please RSVP to me by October 5 as to your attendance plans (even if you will be unable to attend) for both the October 10 and October 24 meetings. Additional information regarding the October 10 meeting, and a full agenda packet for the October 24 meetings will be sent to each of you in advance of the October 10 meeting. If you have any questions prior to receiving this information, please contact me at 763.593.8027 or at tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us. Tracy E. Pharr iinistrative Assistant CITY of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road 09/26/2005 • Message Pharr, Tracy gym: Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com at: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 2:12 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: RE: September 26 Environmental Commission Meeting I'll be coming to both meetings. Thanks for all your work in coordinating this! Dawn Hill Page 1 of 1 -----Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy[ma ilto:TPharr@ci.golden-vaIley. mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:24 PM To: tkagv@aol.com; Dawn. L. Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: The Baker/Anderson Family; Clancy, Jeannine; Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, Al Subject: September 26 Environmental Commission Meeting After several discussions with Rich Baker, the September 26 Environmental Commission meeting has been cancelled. The Environmental Commission has been invited to attend an upcoming Planning Commission meeting to discuss a potential lighting ordinance for Golden Valley. Three guests have been invited to present: the City of Plymouth's Planning Director, an Associate Planner from the City of Bloomington and the owner of a lighting manufacturing company. This meeting will be held on Monday, October 10 from 6-7:30 pm at City Hall in the Council Conference Room. The Environmental Commission has also been invited to the October 24 Planning Commission meeting, at which a presentation will be given by Barry Petit of Petit & Associates on design standards (also related to the lighting ordinance). This meeting will be held from 6-7 pm on Monday, October 24. Immediately following this meeting, the Environmental Commission will convene for regularly scheduled business. Dinner will be provided for both the October 10 and October 24 meetings. As lighting has been a frequent discussion topic for the Environmental Commission in the past, Rich would like to strongly encourage each of you to attend both meetings if at all possible. Please R5VP to me by October 5 as to your attendance plans (even if you will be unable to attend) for both the October 10 and October 24 meetings. Additional information regarding the October 10 meeting, and a full agenda packet for the October 24 meetings will be sent to each of you in advance of the October 10 meeting. If you have any questions prior to receiving this information, please contact me at 763.593.8027 or at tRharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 10/05/2005 �ii/y �f wwuldentacValle i.g mn. us October 31, 2005 co r r -e ,� f Mr. Rich Baker City 1+111 224 Janalyn Circle 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55416 Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588 763-593-8000 Dear Mr. Baker: 763-5`):3-8109 (Luc) 76:3-593-3968 (TDD) I would like to meet with the chairs of the City's Boards, Commissions, and Mayor and Council its Human Services Foundation. The purpose of the meeting is to review 763-593-8006 the recently revised ordinances related to these entities. City Manager 3_,9s_soo� By now you should have a copy of the provisions as revised, including Section 2.50. Boards and Commissions Generally and specific provisions Public Safety from Sections 2.51 through 2.56 of the City Code. You should also have Police: 763-593-8079 the Guidelines forAdvisory Commissions, Committees, Boards and Fire: 763-593-8055 Councils adopted by the City Council on September 20, 2005. 703-593-8098 (tax) Pta..... W76rks Since the recent communications have been in writing, I felt it would be 763-593-8030 good to meet in person and discuss any outstanding questions about the 76:3 593-.V)88 ass (tax) provisions and necessary follow up. Your next task is to align by-laws with lirspectiuns the new ordinance and guidelines, which I will further explain at the 76.1-5')3-8090 meeting. 763-S".3.3997 (Fax) I have set a joint meeting for Monday, November 28 at 5:30 pm, in the Muton Vehicle Licensing Council Conference Room at Cit Hall. A light meal will be provided. Y 9 7r;3-�;�,i_slol Your staff liaison will also attend. A draft agenda is enclosed. ('lanninp, and Zoning 703-Y) i-809,; Please let Jeanne Andre know whether or not you are able to attend by November 22. She can be reached by phone at (763) 593-8014 or by 763-5113-811.; email at landre(c�ci.golden-valley.mn.us. F,'Ne::ia,y Thank you for your patience with the Council during this process. I look '020 forward to seeing you on November 28. 1'arl: and 1:ecrcation ?00 koutvww Parkway Sincerely, (;old i Valley, MN 55426-1.164 /1 12- 1345) 7t,; (FDD) Linda R. Loomis Mayor cc: Jeff Oliver, Jeannine Clancy Green Building A 11, G W a4Aj� v--� Gq-yY&� p &vJ .2iVl-6f! Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy _-om: Wittman, Lisa it: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 3:51 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: FW: Green Building Hi Tracy, Can you distribute this to the Environmental Commission for Cathy Waldhauser (Planning Commissioner). Thanks, Lisa From: Cathy Waldhauser [mailto:cwald@bitstream.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 3:25 PM To: Wittman, Lisa Subject: Green Building Hi Lisa, Could you forward this to the Environmental Commission and Planning Commission? The BZA and other city staff might also be interested. If anyone has questions, they are welcome to call me. Dave Cera was also at the September meeting. Thanks. F► __a: "Driscoll, Erin" <Erin. Driscoll@state. mn.us> Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 11:31:52 -0500 To: Subject: Follow-up to David Johnston's September training Our Local Government Green Building Workshop with David Johnston was a great success! More than 100 people attended during a very busy week in September. A tremendous amount of momentum has been generated by David Johnston's meetings in the Twin Cities. Construction -related businesses and local governments are both eager to meet again and press forward with residential green building efforts. The next meeting of the Local Government Green Building Workgroup will be held Thursday, November 3, 2005 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. at LEBANON HILLS VISITOR CENTER (A truly green building!) Schulze Lake Trailhead 860 Cliff Road Eagan, MN 55123 A map with directions can be found at http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/maps/LHVC_PDF.pdf . You can read about the Center's green features at http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/masterplans/LHMasterplan/LHVCSustainableFeaturesFactsheet.pdf . Ea* '—forehand or bring your lunch (reusable containers encouraged). Cookies will be provided for dessert. Facnitated by OEA staff and faculty at the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) at the University of Minnesota, participants in the Workgroup will: 10/21/2005 Gxeen Building Page 2 of 2 Hear an update from a Twin Cities architect/remodeler about an exciting green remodeling guild that is currently forming. Explore a few specific residential green building programs implemented by local governments in other parts of the country. Discuss specific pressure points available to local units of government in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Learn about other spin-offs from David Johnston's visit to Minnesota. Help continue building momentum to implement a regional green building program for residential construction in Minnesota! For planning purposes, please let us know by Friday, October 28, if you will be attending this next meeting. Replying will ensure that you receive workgroup materials that will be forwarded in advance. You can RSVP by replying directly to this email. Thanks much! *Future plans are to meet at different locations around the Twin Cities. Please let us know if your organization can host one of the upcoming meetings! Erin Barnes -Driscoll & Laura Millberg Green Buildings Team Environmental Assistance 520 Lafayette Road North, 2nd Floor St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4100 email: erin.driscoll@state.mn.us laura.millberg@state.mn.us website: www.moea.state.mn.us/greenbuilding <http://www.moea.state.mn.us/greenbuilding> ph • 651/296-3417 F_ ;51/215-0246 10/21/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy Im: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] __at: Monday, October 10, 2005 10:43 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Cc: Lundstrom, Al; jppawluk@comcast.net Subject: Re: South Rice Lake Association - Buckthorn Bust Hi, Tracy, The Mayor called me last week, explained that she plans to convene the Sidewalk Committee soon, and asked if I could arrange for a representative of the Environmental Commission to attend. JP Pawluk has kindly agreed to serve as our representative, at least for the time being. Please let the Mayor know that, and arrange for JP to receive notice of the Sidewalk Committee meeting schedule. Thanks much, Rich <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 10/11/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy Im: Oliver, Jeff _-nt: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 3:37 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: FW: Sidewalk Committee Meeting Date Importance: High Please put on agenda for next meeting. Jeff Oliver, PE City Engineer City of Golden Valley Phone: 763.593.8034 Fax: 763.593.3988 e-mail: joliver@ci.golden-valley.mn.us From: Somers, Deb Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 3:14 PM To: Grimes, Mark; Oliver, Jeff Cc: Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Sidewalk Committee Meeting Date Importance: High Mark & Jeff, 1 1 , scheduled a meeting of the Sidewalk Committee for 11/1 from 5-6:30 PM in the CCR. I understand that at the upcoming Planning Commission and Environmental Commission meetings (set for 10/10) a representative from these Commissions will be appointed to the Sidewalk Committee. PIs be sure the tell these new appointees of the above meeting on 11/1. Please also email me the new reps name, address and phone numbers (work & home). Thanks! Deb Somers Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 763.593.3987 Direct 763.593.3988 Fax dsomers@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 10/06/2005 Pharr, Tracy crom: Pharr, Tracy ant: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 3:32 PM o: Andre, Jeanne Subject: RE: Environmental Commission Envision Review Jeff said to let you know that the last of the four "theme" reports was given at last night's meeting. The Commission will be prioritizing their themes at the December 19 meeting. We will forward the results as soon as they are completed. From: Andre, Jeanne Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:20 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Environmental Commission Envision Review Did they get to this at their meeting last night? The EC comments are the only ones outstanding. �0-\�el�A �I/r 2-009 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy F•om: Oliver, Jeff �t: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 10:01 AM To: Jacobson, Rick Cc: Clancy, Jeannine; Lundstrom, Al; Pharr, Tracy Subject: Environmental Commission Rick The Environmental Commission is trying to determine if they would like to become more involved in the Deer Management issue. They would like to know if you can attend a portion of the November meeting (28th) to discuss the topic. Please let me know if you can attend. Jeff Oliver, PE City Engineer City of Golden Valley Phone: 763.593.8034 Fax: 763.593.3988 e-mail: joliver@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 11/09/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] .3ent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 9:44 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Cc: Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, AI; Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Subject: Re: EC Member Terms Tracy, If I missed the Mayor's call while I was on vacation, you can tell her that I am willing to serve another term. Thanks, Rich <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ----- Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy To: Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com ; The Baker/Anderson Family APKuentz@aol.com ; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Oliver, Jeff ; Lundstrom, Al Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 3:01 PM Subject: EC Member Terms ; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com ; cmk@pro-ns.net ; 4t last night's Environmental Commission meeting, staff was asked the status of the commission member vacancy and wvhich members' terms expire in 2006. It is still anticipated that a seventh member will be appointed to fill the vacant position in time for the Commission's January 23 meeting. Rich Baker and Dawn Hill hold the positions set to expire on March 1, 2006. In advance of this date, Mayor Loomis will be in contact with both of you to inquire about renewing your terms. If any of you have further questions, please let me know. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley �'ublic Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road "golden Valley, MN 55427 763.583.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 01/03/2006 ;✓ e titi h tly Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy From: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 9:42 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Cc: Tracy. Anderson @weIIsfargo.com; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net; Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Re: Ad Hoc Deer Task Force - EC Appointments Hi, Tracy, I've received and reviewed the information you mailed on this subject. I support the nominations made at the last Commission meeting for membership on the Deer Task Force (JP, Tracy, and myself). Thanks to you and the rest of the Commission for working on this at the recent meeting. Rich <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ----- Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy To: The Baker/Anderson Family :c: Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com ; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com ; cmk@pro-ns.net ; APKuentz@aol.com ; ,ppawluk@comcast.net ; Lundstrom, Al ; Oliver, Jeff ; Clancy, Jeannine Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 12:49 PM Subject: Ad Hoc Deer Task Force - EC Appointments Rich As discussed at last night's Environmental Commission meeting, the City Council has decided to appoint an Ad Hoc Deer Task Force. (Today, I am mailing you an excerpt of the minutes from the December 13, 2005 Council/Manager meeting that was distributed to Commission Members at last night's meeting.) This task force will include three members of the Environmental Commission, two members from the Open Space & Recreation Commission and four residents. As noted in the minutes, Mayor Loomis will be contacting the Chair (of both Commissions) to ask you to nominate people from the Environmental Commission to fill these three positions. The Council has asked Mayor Loomis to "balance the slate" geographically and with persons who favor and oppose herd management. Appointment of this task force is likely at the Council's first meeting in January 2006 (January 3), and as such, Mayor Loomis would require your nominations in advance of the Environmental Commission's regular meeting in January. As this is obviously a time -sensitive issue, Vice Chair Jon Pawluk asked for volunteers at last night's meeting, and subsequently volunteered to serve with leanings toward "con -management." Tracy Anderson has volunteered to be the "neutral" participant. Jon and the rest of the Commission assumed that you would be interested in serving in a "pro -management" capacity. Should you disagree with these nominations, or if you are unable to serve on this ommittee, please contact the Environmental Commission Members to appoint substitute participants. You should expect a call from Mayor Loomis in the near future. Liaisons Al Lundstrom and Rick Jacobson will staff the task force. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Al Lundstrom at 763.593.8046, or at 01/03/2006 Page 2 of 2 alundstrom@ci.golden-valley.mn.us. When a firm decision has been made as to who the Environmental Commission's participants will be, please let me know. Thank you! 01/03/2006 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: The Baker/Anderson Family [anderbake@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 9:37 PM To: Pharr, Tracy Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine; Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Subject: Re: Envision Feedback to City Council Hi, Tracy. I'm just back from vacation, and have looked over the memo. It looks great. For what it's worth (i.e., by now, you've sent this to the Council), I support JP's suggested edit. Thanks much for your assistance with this. Rich <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Janalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ----- Original Message From: Pharr, Tracy To: Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com ; The Baker/Anderson Family ; Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com ; cmk@pro-ns.net ; APKuentz@aol.com ; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al ; Oliver, Jeff ; Clancy, Jeannine Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:11 PM Subject: Envision Feedback to City Council Attached is a draft memo from the Environmental Commission to the City Council regarding feedback on Envision, as liscussed at last night's meeting. In order to submit this to the Council before the Christmas holidays, I am requesting your revisions no later than 8 am on Thursday, December 22. I would like to receive a response from each of you to be sure I have either your hanges or a "good to go." Once I have heard from everyone, and incorporated any additions and/or changes, I will e-mail the revised draft for the Commission's final approval before submission to the Council at the end of the day on Thursday. I look forward to hearing from each of you. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-val ley.mn.us 01/03/2006 City of Golden Valle wuvzv.ei.golden-valley mn.us December 21, 2005 City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588 763-593-8000 763-593-8109 (fax) 763-593-3968 ('FDD) Mr. Rich Baker Mayor and Council 224 Janalyn Circle 763-593-8006 Golden Valley, Minnesota 55416 City Manager RE: Ad Hoc Deer Task Force 763-593-8002 Public safety Dear Rich: Police: 763-593-8079 Fire: 763-593-8055 The City Council has decided to establish a Deer Task Force. The 763-593-8098 (fax) Council recommended naming four residents -at -large and two or three representatives each from the Environmental Commission and Open Pt works Space and Recreation Commissions. Ideally the Council would like the 763-593-8030 763-593-3988 (fax) group to meet frequently over a shorter time frame, with a report to the Council by the summer. Inspections 763-593-8090 Since our goal is to get started in January, I would like you to 763-593-3997 (fax) recommend names from your commission to me by December 28. It Motor Vehicle Licensing would be helpful if you could contact anyone you are considering 763-593-8101 recommending to see if they are willing and able to serve in advance of forwarding the name. I will prepare a slate of nominees for Council Planning and zoning consideration at its January 3 meeting. Ideally the Council would like to 763-593-8095 have a geographic distribution and varying perspectives on the deer Finance issue on the established task force. Feel free to forward names to me of 763-593-8013 residents who might be good candidates for the task force, taking these Assessing balance issues into consideration. 763-593-8020 Thanks for you help on this matter. Park and Recreation 200 srookview Parkway Sincerely Golden Valley, MN 55426-1364 763-512-2345 i -)/z �. l � � C 763-512-2344 (Fax) f \ """W yB 703-593-3968 703-593-3968 ('I DD) Linda R. Loomis Mayor Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy From: JPPawluk@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 11:55 AM To: Oliver, Jeff Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Pharr, Tracy Subject: RE: Envision Feedback to City Council That works for me. Thanks, and have a Happy Holidays! JP -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Oliver, Jeff' <JOliver@ci.golden-valley.mn.us> JP: Thanks for the feed back. After discussion on your comments, we determined that at this point we will not incorporate them into the memo to the Council. We feel that your point is good, and that ultimately the City Council will direct the Commission to pursue these items. However, it is the best course to let them provide the direction and time frame. Thanks, and give me a call with any questions. Jeff Oliver, PE City Engineer ;ity of Golden Valley 'hone: 763.593.8034 Fax: 763.593.3988 e-mail: joliver@ci.golden-valley.mn.us From: JPPawluk@comcast.net [mailto:JPPawluk@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 5:47 PM To: Pharr, Tracy; Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com; The Baker/Anderson Family; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Re: Envision Feedback to City Council Looks good to me. The only thing I would add is something to the effect that "Unless the City Council has other areas they want the Environmental Commission to focus on, we make these four areas the focus of our 2006 agenda, and will submit detailed program recommendations to the Council by May 1st." JP -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Pharr, Tracy" <TPharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us> Attached is a draft memo from the Environmental Commission to the City Council regarding feedback on Envision, as discussed at last night's meeting. In order to submit this to the Council before the Christmas holidays, I am requesting your revisions no later than 8 am on Thursday, December 22. I would like to receive a response from each of you to be sure I have either your changes or a "good to go." Once I have heard from everyone, and incorporated any additions and/or changes, I will e-mail the revised draft for the Commission's final 12/21/2005 Page 2 of 2 approval before submission to the Council at the end of the day on Thursday. I look forward to hearing from each of you. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 12/21/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: Pharr, Tracy :ent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 12:22 PM To: Andre, Jeanne Cc: Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, Al; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Envision Guide Feedback Attachments: Envision Feed backCommentsDec2005.doc Attached is a memo from the Environmental Commission to the Mayor and City Council, addressing their feedback on Envision and corresponding goals for 2006. Tracy 12/21/2005 City OG o en Valley Date: December 20, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council Environmental Commission From: Environmental Commission - Richard Baker, Chair Subject: Feedback on Envision Golden Valley The Environmental Commission was established to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters related to the environment. This charge includes; specifically, educating the public on environmental regulations, policies, practices and tools; reviewing the City's existing environmental ordinances, polices and guidelines; and developing management practices for the City's nature areas, public and private ponds and other City -owned properties. After reviewing the Vision Guide, the Environmental Commission chose to incorporate the four "Supporting Themes and Ideas" outlined within its contents, and explored a variety of topics under these themes. After much discussion, the Environmental Commission has selected the following issues to focus on in 2006: Waste & Pollution ➢ Reduction of Light Pollution ➢ Fine -Tune the City's Recycling Program 2. Green & Open Space ➢ Reduction of Litter and Dog Waste 3. Surface Water ➢ Education (grass clippings, salt, etc.) 4. Beauty & Urban Design ➢ Native Vegetation and Buffer Zones C:\Documents and Settings\tpharr.0001ocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK93\EnvisionFeedbackCommentsDec2005 (2).doc RE: Envision Feedback to City Council Pharr, Tracy From: Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com .lent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 9:14 AM Page 1 of 1 To: Pharr, Tracy; anderbake@comcast.net; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: RE: Envision Feedback to City Council I like it --Thanks Tracy for putting this together, -----Original Message ----- From: Pharr, Tracy [mailto:TPharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:11 PM To: Anderson, Tracy K.; The Baker/Anderson Family; Hill, Dawn (CORP TRUST); cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Envision Feedback to City Council << File: Envision FeedbackCommentsDec2005.doc >> 12/21/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: APKuentz@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 10:32 PM To: Pharr, Tracy; Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com; anderbake@comcast.net; Dawn.L.Hill@welIsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Re: Envision Feedback to City Council Tracy It's good to go as far as I'm concerned. Alan 12/21/2005 Page 1 of 2 Pharr, Tracy From: Christopher Kaisershot [cmk@pro-ns.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 7:21 PM To: JPPawluk@comcast.net; Pharr, Tracy; Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com; The Baker/Anderson Family; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; APKuentz@aol.com Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Re: Envision Feedback to City Council Good to go except for 2nd ¶ calls it the Vision Guide, instead of Envision Guide. ck Christopher M. Kaisershot 2200 Ensign Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 763/545-9658 ----- Original Message ----- From: JPPawluk@comcast.net To: Pharr, Tracy ; Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com ; The Baker/Anderson Family ; Dawn.L.Hill@welisfargo.com ; cmk@pro-ns.net ; APKuentz@aol.com ; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al ; Oliver, Jeff ; Clancy, Jeannine Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 5:47 PM Subject: Re: Envision Feedback to City Council kooks good to me. The only thing I would add is something to the effect that "Unless the City Council has other areas they want the Environmental Commission to focus on, we make these four areas the focus of our 2006 agenda, and will submit detailed program recommendations to the Council by May 1 st." JP -------------- Original message -------------- From: 'Pharr, Tracy" <TPharr@c1.golden-valley.mn.us> Attached is a draft memo from the Environmental Commission to the City Council regarding feedback on Envision, as discussed at last night's meeting. In order to submit this to the Council before the Christmas holidays, I am requesting your revisions no later than 8 am on Thursday, December 22. I would like to receive a response from each of you to be sure I have either your changes or a "good to go." Once I have heard from everyone, and incorporated any additions and/or changes, I will e-mail the revised draft for the Commission's final approval before submission to the Council at the end of the day on Thursday. I look forward to hearing from each of you. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 12/21/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: JPPawluk@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 5:47 PM To: Pharr, Tracy; Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com; The Baker/Anderson Family; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Re: Envision Feedback to City Council Attachments: Envision Feedback to City Council Looks good to me. The only thing I would add is something to the effect that "Unless the City Council has other areas they want the Environmental Commission to focus on, we make these four areas the focus of our 2006 agenda, and will submit detailed program recommendations to the Council by May 1st." JP -------------- Original message -------------- From: 'Pharr, Tracy" <TPharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us> Attached is a draft memo from the Environmental Commission to the City Council regarding feedback on Envision, as discussed at last night's meeting. In order to submit this to the Council before the Christmas holidays, I am requesting your revisions no later than 8 am on Thursday, December 22. I would like to receive a response from each of you to be sure I have either your changes or a "good to go." Once I have heard from everyone, and incorporated any additions and/or changes, I will e-mail the revised draft for the Commission's final approval before submission to the Council at the end of the day on Thursday. I look forward to hearing from each of you. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-val ley.mn.us 12/21/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: Pharr, Tracy Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:11 PM To:'Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com'; 'The Baker/Anderson Family'; 'Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com'; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Envision Feedback to City Council Attachments: Envision Feed backCommentsDec2005.doc Attached is a draft memo from the Environmental Commission to the City Council regarding feedback on Envision, as discussed at last night's meeting. In order to submit this to the Council before the Christmas holidays, I am requesting your revisions no later than 8 am on Thursday, December 22. I would like to receive a response from each of you to be sure I have either your changes or a "good to go." Once I have heard from everyone, and incorporated any additions and/or changes, I will e-mail the revised draft for the Commission's final approval before submission to the Council at the end of the day on Thursday. I look forward to hearing from each of you. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 00 Golden Valley Road volden Valley, MN 55427 763.593.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 12/20/2005 'Golden Valley Date: December 20, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council Environmental Commission From: Environmental Commission - Richard Baker, Chair Subject: Feedback on Envision The Environmental Commission was established to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters related to the environment. This charge includes; specifically, educating the public on environmental regulations, policies, practices and tools; reviewing the City's existing environmental ordinances, polices and guidelines; and developing management practices for the City's nature areas, public and private ponds and other City -owned properties. After reviewing the Vision Guide, the Environmental Commission chose to incorporate the four "Supporting Themes and Ideas" outlined within its contents, and explored a variety of topics under these themes. After much discussion, the Environmental Commission has selected the following issues to focus on in 2006: 1. Waste & Pollution ➢ Reduction of Light Pollution ➢ Fine -Tune the City's Recycling Program 2. Green & Open Space ➢ Reduction of Litter and Dog Waste 3. Surface Water ➢ Education (grass clippings, salt, etc.) 4. Beauty & Urban Design ➢ Native Vegetation and Buffer Zones GAEnviron mental Commission\Memos\2005\Envis ion Feed backCommentsDec2005.doc Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: Pharr, Tracy Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 3:01 PM To:'Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com'; 'The Baker/Anderson Family'; 'Dawn. L. Hill@wellsfargo.com'; cmk@pro- ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Oliver, Jeff; Lundstrom, Al Subject: EC Member Terms At last night's Environmental Commission meeting, staff was asked the status of the commission member vacancy and which members' terms expire in 2006. It is still anticipated that a seventh member will be appointed to fill the vacant position in time for the Commission's January 23 meeting. Rich Baker and Dawn Hill hold the positions set to expire on March 1, 2006. In advance of this date, Mayor Loomis will be in contact with both of you to inquire about renewing your terms. If any of you have further questions, please let me know. Tracy E. Pharr Administrative Assistant City of Golden Valley Public Works Department 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 7.63.583.8027 tpharr@ci.golden-valley.mn.us 12/20/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: Pharr, Tracy Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 12:50 PM To: 'The Baker/Anderson Family' Cc:'Tracy.Anderson@wellsfargo.com'; 'Dawn.L.Hill@wellsfargo.com'; cmk@pro-ns.net; APKuentz@aol.com; jppawluk@comcast.net; Lundstrom, Al; Oliver, Jeff; Clancy, Jeannine Subject: Ad Hoc Deer Task Force - EC Appointments Rich, As discussed at last night's Environmental Commission meeting, the City Council has decided to appoint an Ad Hoc Deer Task Force. (Today, I am mailing you an excerpt of the minutes from the December 13, 2005 Council/Manager meeting that was distributed to Commission Members at last night's meeting.) This task force will include three members of the Environmental Commission, two members from the Open Space & Recreation Commission and four residents. As noted in the minutes, Mayor Loomis will be contacting the Chair (of both Commissions) to ask you to nominate people from the Environmental Commission to fill these three positions. The Council has asked Mayor Loomis to "balance the slate" geographically and with persons who favor and oppose herd management. Appointment of this task force is likely at the Council's first meeting in January 2006 (January 3), and as such, Mayor Loomis would require your nominations in advance of the Environmental Commission's regular meeting in January. As this is obviously a time -sensitive issue, Vice Chair Jon Pawluk asked for volunteers at last night's meeting, and )sequently volunteered to serve with leanings toward "con -management." Tracy Anderson has volunteered to be the neutral" participant. Jon and the rest of the Commission assumed that you would be interested in serving in a "pro - management" capacity. Should you disagree with these nominations, or if you are unable to serve on this committee, please contact the Environmental Commission Members to appoint substitute participants. You should expect a call from Mayor Loomis in the near future. Liaisons Al Lundstrom and Rick Jacobson will staff the task force. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact Al Lundstrom at 763.593.8046, or at alundstrom@ci.golden-valley.mn.us. When a firm decision has been made as to who the Environmental Commission's participants will be, please let me know. Thank you! 12/20/2005 Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy From: Clancy, Jeannine t: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 11:07 AM To: anderbake@comcast.net; jppawluk@comcast.net Cc: Lundstrom, Al; Pharr, Tracy; Oliver, Jeff; Burt, Tom; Andre, Jeanne Subject: Envision Attachments: AIICommEnvision Feed back1205.pdf Rich and JP I am writing to encourage you to complete the Envision Response statement at your December meeting. The City Council will be meeting in January and February, 2006 to set goals, and the memorandums from the other City Commissions have been submitted to the Council. I have attached a PDF of them for your reference and information. I know that the Council values the input from all of the Commissions, and I know that the Environmental Commission often has unique and thoughtful perspectives on city issues. Please let Al, Jeff, Tracy or me know if there is any way that we can assist in completing this task. Thank you! Jeannine Clancy Director of Public Works City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 Phone: 763.593.8035 Fa-- 763.593.3988 Email: jclancy@ci.golden-valley. mn. us 12/16/2005 Pharr, Tracy From: Lundstrom, Al ant: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 7:53 AM o: Clancy, Jeannine; Oliver, Jeff; Pharr, Tracy Subject: FW: Deer Management Agenda Item FYI.... See below... -----Original Message ----- From: The Baker/Anderson Family [mailto:anderbake@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 7:09 AM To: Burt, Tom Cc: jppawluk@comcast.net; Lundstrom, Al Subject: Deer Management Agenda Item Hello, Tom, Al Lundstrom called me yesterday to let me know that while deer management is on the agenda for tonight's Council/Manager's meeting, a discussion of the issue will not be held. He said that instead, discussion will be limited to the process by which the issue will be managed. If that is the case, I will not plan to attend as an observer from the Environmental Commission. Please do communicate the Commission's interest in being represented on a committee to work on the issue. conk you, Rich Baker, Chair Golden Valley Environmental Commission <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Becky Anderson, Rich Baker, Ben Baker, & Sarah Baker 224 Jonalyn Circle Golden Valley, MN 55410 763-377-3780 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Page 1 of 1 Pharr, Tracy F -Om: Lundstrom, Al ,t: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 3:22 PM To: Jacobson, Rick Cc: Pharr, Tracy Subject: Council Manager Deer Issue Hi Rick, Any decisions on the deer issue. Could you please let Tracy know if you are able to place the "Deer Study" issue on the December Council Manager meeting agenda? We will then forward a confirmation on to the Chair of the Environmental Commission ..Rich Baker. Thanks. Al 12/07/2005 Page 1 of 1 ' Pharr, Tracy From: Lundstrom, Al it: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 3:41 PM To: Jacobson, Rick Cc: Pharr, Tracy; Oliver, Jeff Subject: December Council Manager Meeting Hi Rick, Could you please let Tracy know if you are able to place the "Deer Study" issue on the December Council Manager meeting agenda? We will then forward a confirmation on to the Chair of the Environmental Commission ..Rich Baker. Thanks in advance for the info. Al 12/05/2005