HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05-10-2011Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
May 10, 2011
Deputy Mayor Black 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 May 10, 2011.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Black, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Murdock, Willis,
Johnson, and Stein.
ABSENT: Mayor Slavik.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park Director Blank, Planning
Manager Thomson, Superintendent of Recreation Evans, Fire Chief Kline, Administrative
Services Director Portner, Police Chief Goldstein, City Forester Buck, and Office Support
Representative Tiegs-Roussell.
Plymouth Forum
David Singer 3540 Lancaster Lane N #235, spoke on the Four Seasons Mall location to share his
observations of the market study and open house. Mr. Singer has concerns for the grocers in the
surrounding area and possible implications of job lay-offs if a Walmart development is approved.
Deputy Mayor Black summarized his concerns for Council consideration for future planning
discussion which are; jobs that provide an affordable living wage, affordable housing, and review
of the traffic study and counts at the proposed site.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of Environmental Quality Fair on May 12 at Zachary Lane
Elementary School
City Forester Buck announced this year's Environmental Quality Fair on May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at
Zachary Lane Elementary School.
4.02) "Arbor Day" Proclamation
Deputy Mayor Black proclaimed May 27 as "Arbor Day."
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4.03) Announcement of "Walk with the Mayor" and "Step Up Challenge"
Deputy Mayor Black announced the City of Hopkins has challenged the City of Plymouth in the
Step Up" Challenge and encourages all Councilmembers to participate. Participants can sign up
for the challenge at www.stgptoit.or . The "Step Up" Challenge occurs May 9 through June 5.
Deputy Mayor Black announced the "Walk with the Mayor" on May 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Plymouth Creek Center.
4.04) Announcement of Special Recycling Drop -Off Event on May 21, 2011
Deputy Mayor Black announced the Special Recycling Drop -Off Event on May 21 from 7:30
a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at the maintenance facility.
Approval of Agenda
Deputy Mayor Black added setting future study sessions as item No. 9.03 under Reports and Staff
Recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Aeenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems:
6.01) Proposed minutes from the Board of Appeal and Equalization and Regular Meetings of
April 26.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending April 30, 2011 (Res2011-141).
6.03) Receive the 2012 Suburban Rate Authority budget.
6.04) Resolution Approving Minnesota Department of Health Grant Agreement (Res2011-142).
6.05) Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed
Assessment Roll for 2010 Street Reconstruction Project (10001 — Res2011-143) and a Resolution
Setting hearing on Proposed Assessment for 2010 Street Reconstruction Project (10001—
Res2011-144).
6.06) Resolution Awarding Contract for 2011 Street Crack Repair Program (11009 - Res2011-
145).
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6.07) Resolution Authorizing "No Parking" on a Section of Watertower Circle, West of
Annapolis (Res2011-146).
6.08) Resolution Approving a Utility Installation Agreement for G.W.S. Land Development of
Plymouth, LLC to allow Sewer and Water Installation adjacent to the Steeple Hill Subdivision in
the Right -of -Way and Extending to the Southeast Corner of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 47
2010096 - Res2011-147).
6.09) Resolution Awarding Contract for Annapolis Lane Street Reconstruction Project (11002 -
Res2011-148).
6.10) Resolution Approving Application for Hennepin County Waste Abatement Incentive
Grant for Recycling and Waste Reduction at Multi -Family Buildings (Res2011-149).
6.11) Resolution Approving a Request to Prohibit Access to Nathan Lane and Medicine Ridge
Road for Steve Kluck for Property located at 2420 East Medicine Lake Boulevard (2011018 -
Res2011-150).
6.12) Ordinance Amending Chapters 9 and 10 of the City Code Relative to Regulating Bow
Deer Hunting Season Procedures and Fee (Ord2011-12), and a Resolution Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance (Res2011-151).
6.13) Resolution Approving the Agreement for Use of City of Plymouth Yard Waste Site by the
City of Medicine Lake (Res2011-152).
6.14) Resolution Awarding Bids for Zachary Playfield Hockey Rink Project (Res2011-153).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Project Hearing for Lancaster Lane Mill and Overlay and Watermain Replacement
Project (11010)
City Engineer Moberg reported on the Lancaster Lane mill and overlay and watermain
replacement project (11010). The project would include replacing the existing 8 -inch ductile iron
pipe watermain along with the Lancaster Lane mill and overlay from Lancaster Lane beginning at
36th Avenue to 950 feet south of Rockford Road.
Deputy Mayor Black stated she received an email inquiring why some single family homes near
the mill and overlay project are not assessed. City Engineer Moberg replied that the residents in
question do not have direct access onto Lancaster Lane and are not considered for special
assessments. There have been inquires regarding the redevelopment of the Four Seasons Mall
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location and proceeding with road repairs that could be damaged during the future development
i of that area. He stated waiting will cause extensive damage leading to more costly repair and the
condition of the watermain needs to be addressed. In the current bidding environment
completing repairs now is an economically sound decision. Should a construction project cause
damage, the developer would be responsible for repair.
Deputy Mayor Black opened the public hearing. With no one in attendance to speak, she
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Lancaster
Lane Mill and Overlay and Watermain Replacement Project (11010—Res2011-154) and
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bid for the
Lancaster Lane Mill and Overlay and Watermain Replacement Project (11010 — Res2011-155).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
There were no general business items.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.01) Police Department 2010 Annual Report
Police Chief Goldstein presented the Police Department's 2010 Annual Report.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
accept the Police Department 2010 Annual Report. With all members voting in favor motion
carried.
9.02) Legislative Update
Administrative Services Director Portner provided a legislative update to the Council that was
contained in their packet materials.
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9.03) Future Study Sessions
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The Council scheduled the following study sessions:
June 14 at 5:30 p.m. Review Budget and Council expectations and update with
City Manager
July 26 at 5:00 p.m. Budget Study Session
August 2 at 6 p.m. 2012-2016 CIP
August 16 at 6 p.m. Budget Study Session
September 6 at 6 p.m. Budget Study Session (if necessary)
Adjournment
Deputy Mayor Black adjourned the meet' at 8:07 p.m.
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