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Special Council Meeting
January 18, 2011
Mayor Slavik called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:36 p.m. in the
Medicine Lake Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on January 18, 2011.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Stein, Black, Willis, Murdock,
and Bildsoe.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Administrative Services Director Portner, Community
Development Director Juetten, Public Works Director Cote, Police Chief Goldstein, Deputy Fire
Chief Springer, Park Superintendent Evans, Communications Coordinator LaFave, and Deputy
Clerk Olson.
Oath of Office
Councilmember Murdock took the oath and was sworn into office.
Council Chambers Renovation Proiect
Will Craig, Elert and Associates, and Tim Gaf ron, NWCT, were present at the meeting
Mr. Craig gave a presentation on the suggested renovations to the Council Chambers. He
discussed camera sightlines, lighting, and acoustics. He stated that the construction costs have
gone up but still fall below the budgeted amount. Staff reported that grant money has been held
in reserve for the technology portion of the renovation for the last fourteen years.
Council inquired if all renovations need to be completed at the same time. Mr. Craig responded
that they do not. Council asked Mr. Craig to break down the costs into different areas of the
project. Mr. Craig stated that the main area would be removal of the soffit and each area would
follow after that. He stated that for the best quality, it would be best to complete the entire
renovation.
Council discussed concerns with alternate meeting room specifics while the Council Chambers
was under renovation.
City Manager Ahrens thanked Mr. Gaffron for his dependable work with the city over the years.
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Council Goals and Priorities for 2011
Mayor Slavik asked for an update of activities from all department directors. The directors
provided detailed reports on each of the divisions within their departments.
Council briefly discussed street improvement assessments.
Deputy Fire Chief Springer reported on the challenges facing the Fire department. He described
the new licensing procedures for full time firefighters.
Police Chief Goldstein described an anti -theft procedure that could be used for Lifetime Fitness
and the Ice Center.
Councilmember Murdock requested more information about redistricting and City Manager
Ahrens responded that she will provide more detailed information.
Mayor Slavik highlighted some topics she heard were of interest to the Council:
Redevelopment and new development
Redistricting
Improvement of website calendars
Transit/recycling
Social host ordinance
Council discussed the current goals and made several changes to them, which City Manager
Ahrens will draft for approval at a later Council meeting.
Set Future Study Sessions
The Council scheduled the following study session:
March 15 at 6:00 p.m., discuss future park issues and update with City Manager.
Update with City Manager
The Council received an update from the City Manager on labor negotiations and personnel
issues.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
authorize the Major to sign a revised contract with the city manager which would change the
existing contribution of deferred compensation to a VEBA health-care savings account. It was
noted that the contribution amount remains unchanged; however, the City will realize a savings
related to the payment of social security and medicare taxes. Motion carried unanimously.
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Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
KLberlyA'Olso< Deputy Clerk
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