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Regular Council Meeting
January 25, 2011
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on January 25, 2011.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Willis, Johnson, Murdock,
Willis, and Stein.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director
Blank, Superintendent of Recreation Evans, Deputy Fire Chief Springer, Administrative Services
Director Portner, Public Works Director Cote, Police Chief Goldstein, Community Development
Director Juetten, City Forester Buck, and Deputy Clerk Tiegs-Roussell.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to speak at the Plymouth Forum.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of "Skate with the Mayor" on January 28
Mayor Slavik announced "Skate with the Mayor" on January 28 from 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. at
Parkers Lake.
4.02) Oaths of Office to Police Officers Scott Kirchner and Paul Fischer
Deputy Clerk Tiegs-Roussell administered the Oaths of Office to Police Officers Scott Kirchner
and Paul Fischer.
4.03) Announcement of Fire and Ice Festival
Parks and Recreation Superintendent Evans announced this year's Fire and Ice Festival on
February 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkers Lake.
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Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik removed item No. 7.01 from Public Hearings.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Slavik removed item No. 6.03 from the Consent Agenda and placed it under General
Business as item No. 8.05. City Manager Ahrens stated Staff provided to the Council this
evening an amended Staff report for item No. 6.11.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Co-ancilmember Stein, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Special and Regular Meeting minutes of January 11 and the Special Meeting minutes of
January 18.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending January 15, 2011 (Res2011-016).
6.03) This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.05.
6.04) Resolution Approving Release of Covenant for the Former Hampton Hills Golf Course
Site (2010043 — Res2011-017).
6.05) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the Cimarron Ponds Street
Reconstruction Project (9113-Res2011-018), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering
Report, Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for
the Cimarron Ponds Street Reconstruction Project (9113 — Res2011-019), Resolution Approving
Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for the Cimarron Ponds Street
Reconstruction Project (9113 — Res2011-020), Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed, and
Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the Cimarron Ponds Street Reconstruction .
Project (9113 — Res2011-021), and a Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the
Cimarron Ponds Street Reconstruction Project (9113 — Res2011-022).
6.06) Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for
Bid for the Imperial Hills Lift Station Rehabilitation (100 14 — Res2011-023).
6.07) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for 2011 Mill and Overlay Project
11007 — Res2011-024).
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6.08) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
the 2011 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (11013 — Res2011-025).
6.09) Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the City Code Relative to the Water and Sewer Area
Charges and Connection Fees (Ord2011-02).
6.10) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report and Calling for a Public Hearing for
the Annapolis Lane Street Reconstruction Project (11002 — Re2011-026).
6.11) Resolution Approving Request for Proposals for Operation and Maintenance of Plymouth
Metrolink Public Transit Services (Res2011-027).
6.12) Resolution Approving Renewal of 3.2 Malt On -Sale and Off -Sale Liquor, Off -Sale
Intoxicating Liquor, On -Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor, and Wine Licenses (Res2011-028).
6.13) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at
2370 Fernbrook Lane (2010097 — Ord2011-03), and a Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for
Rezoning of Property located at 2730 Fernbrook Lane (2010097 — Res2011-029).
6.14) Resolution Approving the Open Space Management Plan (Res2011-03 0).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.1) Vacation of all platted drainage and utility easements within Outlot A and B, The
Village at Bassett Creek. This item was removed from the Agenda.
General Business
8.05) Set public hearing date for the request to create a Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Redevelopment for a multi -family apartment project, Quest Development, Inc. (This item
was previously item No. 6.03)
Mayor Slavik and Councilmember Willis each met with the developer and expressed concerns
for the amount of the tax increment financing (TIF) request.
Community Development Director Juetten stated the developer has submitted the Planning and
Zoning application and the TIF application. Councilmembers Willis and Johnson stated the
location will have to be rezoned to LA -5 due to density issues before TIF could be addressed.
Community Development Director Juetten stated the developer will have all applications and
plans ready for review at the February 22 Council meeting. The hearing would be on the TIF
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request followed by the planning applications so the Council can discuss the entire project all at
once.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a
Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption of a Modification to the
Development Program for Development District No. 7 and the Proposed Establishment of Tax
Increment Financing District No 7-8 Therein and a Tax Increment Financing Plan. (Res2011-
031). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.1) Discussion of Speed Humps on South Shore Drive
Mr. Gary Lindberg, 10819 South Shore Drive, presented documentation from the Woods at
Medicine Lake Townhome Association in favor of removing the speed hump on South Shore
Drive north of 11th Avenue. He presented the negative impact of the speed humps and calming
solutions.
Councilmember Johnson cautioned Mr. Lindberg that removal of the speed hump would cause
increased traffic speeds.
Public Works Director Cote stated if the speed humps were removed, the area would need to be
monitored. Using the speed trailer would assist in determining if there is a problem and if an
alternate traffic calming solution is needed. He stated removal of the speed humps could take
place late spring or early summer of this year.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to remove the
speed humps at South Shore Drive north of 11th Avenue with the condition to monitor traffic.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Appointment to the Ward 3 Vacancy on the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission
Councilmember Stein spoke for Kipp Wyse in favor of his appointment to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Appointing Kipp Wyse to the Ward 3 position on the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission (Res2011-032). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Amendments to Public Improvement Assessment Policy
Public Works Director Cote reported the proposed changes to the Public Improvement
Assessment Policy are for the street reconstruction portion only. The proposed changes to the
policy would add $1,000 per unit for edge mill and overlay projects and would reduce the
assessed costs for new curb and gutter and storm sewer from 100% to 40%.
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I Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe. and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Amending the Public Improvement Project Policy to include "WHEREAS, this
amendment shall apply to projects that have not yet had a public improvement hearing prior to
the adoption of this resolution" (Res2011-033). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
8.4) Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
City Forester Buck reported on a proposed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan as
recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission. The City would begin pre-
emptive removal and replacement of smaller, unhealthy and/or hazardous ash trees to slow the
spread of EAB. This allows for removal of the most susceptible trees to be replaced with eight
alternate varieties which will increase the diversity in tree population. Tree removal would begin
wiuiin park areas. Street or boulevard trees wiii not ve TeliiGved, but Will be evaluated by
residential requests. Treatment options would be investigated for the larger more valued ash
trees. A matching grant of up to $45,000 is available to defray tree removal and replacement
costs.
Councilmember Bildsoe inquired if the grant monies were secured. City Forester Buck replied
the grant is secured.
Councilmember Bildsoe asked what kind of EAB programs surrounding communities are
implementing. City Forester Buck replied communities are evaluating how they will proceed.
Community Development Director Juetten stated residents have planted trees in public right-of-
ways and boulevard areas. Residents need to be discouraged from planting trees in the public
right-of-ways and boulevards.
Mayor Slavik stated communication to residents to refrain from planting and landscaping on
public right-of-ways should be in the spring newsletter.
Councilmember Johnson stated the tree and shrub sale would be another event to educate
residents about EAB.
Councilmembers Stein and Bildsoe inquired about the effectiveness of the EAB treatments and
cost per tree. City Forester Buck stated the treatment is 80-90% effective and costs $150 per tree.
Councilmembers Murdock and Johnson stated the pre-emptive plan is a positive plan of action
and residents need to understand the City is trying to save trees from infestation by removing the
most vulnerable.
City Forester Buck stated that EAB information would be on the City's website to assist in
educating residents.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt
a Resolution Approvingthe Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan (Res2011-034). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.5) Council Goals and Priorities for 2011
City Manager Ahrens presented the final list of Council Goals and Priorities for 2011 from the
previous week's study session.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the Council Goals and Priorities for 2011. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
Administrative Services Director Portner provided update on proposed legislation.
As requested by Council, Administrative Services Director Portner will schedule meetings for
Council to meet with local legislators.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Yane Tie s -Rowell, D6puty Clerk
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