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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Minutes 09-13-2011Adopted Minutes Regular Council Meeting September 13, 2011 Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 13, 2011. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Murdock, Black, Stein, and Johnson. ABSENT: Councilmembers Willis and Bildsoe. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park Director Evans, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Administrative Services Director Portner, Police Chief Goldstein, Fire Chief Kline, City Forester Buck, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum Josie Gureghian,16120 4th Avenue North, stated she is a girl scout working on her silver award, and she has chosen environment as her topic. She thanked the Council for recently approving a new recycling contract that will utilize covered containers on wheels. This type of system will keep garbage contained and be easier for senior citizens to utilize. Presentations and Public Information Announcements 4.01) Announcement of Plymouth on Parade Park Director Evans announced this year's Plymouth Parade on September 24 as well as a spaghetti dinner on September 23 at the Plymouth Creek Center. 4.02) Presentation of "Planting Plymouth Proud Awards" City Forester Buck announced this year's "Planting Plymouth Proud Awards" are Chili's Southwest Bar and Grill and Jennifer and Paul Cammack, 510 Lanewood Lane. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the a enda. With all members voting in favor motion carried. Adopted Minutes 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of September 13, 2011 Consent Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Murdock, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to table item No. 6.03 to September 27. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items: 6.01) Regular and Special Meeting minutes of August 23 and Special Meeting Minutes of September 6. 6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending September 3 (Res2011-297). 6.03) (This item was removed from the agenda and tabled until September 27). 6.04) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for CrossFit SISU and Jason Massie for Property located at 2060 East Center Circle (2011061— Res2011-298). 6.05) Resolution Accepting a Crime Prevention Grant from Target Corporation (Res2011-299). 6.06) Resolution Authorizing the Reimbursement of Funds to the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund (Res2011-300). 6.07) Resolution Accepting a donation of a Bicep Curl PL 2300 Fitness Equipment from Chad Feeney through the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund (Res2011-301). 6.08) Resolution Revising and Replacing Resolution 2008-349 Approving Site Plan Amendments and Variances for JGM Properties, Inc. to allow a Parking Expansion on Two Properties located at 9909 South Shore Drive and 1605 State Highway 169 (2008084 - Res2011- 302). 6.09) Resolution Approving a Tobacco License for Thu Nguyen, d/b/a Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 North (Res2011-303). 6.10) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and Manager to sign an Acknowledgement of Assignment of the Development Contract for Spring Meadows 2"d Addition (2011019-F - Res2011-304). 6.11) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Bass Lake Wetland Drainage Improvement Project (9127 - Res2011-305). 6.12) Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll for Annapolis Street Reconstruction Project (11002 — Res2011-306) and a Adopted Minutes 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of September 13, 2011 Resolution Setting Assessment Hearing for Annapolis Lane Street Reconstruction Project (11002 Res2011-307). 6.13) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 1 and Final for 2011 Mill and Overlay Project (11007 — Res2011-308). 6.14) Resolution Authorizing Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll for 2011 Mill and Overlay Project (11007 - Res2011-309) and a Resolution Setting Assessment Hearing for 2011 Mill and Overlay Project (11007 — Res2011- 310). 6.15) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Storage Shed and Planter Boxes within Drainage and Ponding and Sanitary Sewer Easements in Lot 7, Block, 1, Hennings First Addition at 505 Jonquil Lane (Res2011-311). 6.16) Resolution Approving the 2011-2013 Labor Agreement between the City of Plymouth and Law Enforcement Labor Services — Patrol (Res2011-312). 6.17) Resolution Approving Amended Resolution No. 2010-303 (Res2011-313). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings 7.01) Off -Sale Liquor License Application for Thu Nguyen, d/b/a Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 North City Cleric Engdahl reported on the application of Thu Nguyen, d/b/a Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 North, for an Off -Sale Liquor License. Mayor Slavilc opened the public hearing. Mayor Slavilc declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt a Resolution Approving an Off -Sale Liquor License for Thu Nguyen, d/b/a Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 North (Res2011-314). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 7.02) Vacation of a Portion of Street Right -of -Way as Platted within Frick's Garden Tracks Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation request. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. Adopted Minutes 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of September 13, 2011 Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. ber J a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of a Portion of 10th Avenue Right -of -Way Platted with Frick's Garden Tracks (Res2011-3I Q. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 7.03) Vacation of a Platted Ponding, Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot 2, Block 1, DeVries 3rd Addition Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation request. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of a Portion of a Platted, Ponding, Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot 2 Block 1, DeVries 3rd Addition (Res2011-319). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. General Business 8.01) 2012 Proposed Budgets, Preliminary Tax Levies and Set Budget Hearing Date Administrative Services Director Portner reported on the proposed 2012 proposed budgets, preliminary general property and HRA tax levies, and recommended dates for budget public meeting and an additional budget study session. Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the 2012 HRA Levy (Res2011-317), Resolution Adopting the 2012 Proposed Budgets (Res2011-318) and a Resolution Approving Proposed Property Tax Levies for Taxes Payable 2012 (Res2011-319). In addition, the budget public meeting was scheduled for December 13 at 7:00 p.m., and a budget_ study session was scheduled for November 8, immediately followingthehe regular Council meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Reports and Staff Recommendations 9.01) Declare Vacancy in Ward 2 Councilmember Position and Establish Process to Fill Vacancy Adopted Minutes 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of September 13, 2011 Councilmember Murdock officially announced her resignation from the Ward 2 Council position effective September 30. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Slavik thanked her for all her years of service to the City. Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt a Resolution Declaring the Ward 2 Vacancy Res2011-320). With all members voting in favor but Murdock who abstained, the motion carried. City Manager Ahrens stated staff has put together the following schedule to fill this vacancy: 1. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on October 5. 2. Council reviews applications and selects finalists at the study session on October 11 at 5:30 p.m. 3. Council interviews applicants on October 18 at 6:00 p.m. 4. Council makes appointment on October 18 or 25 to fill the Ward 2 term through December 31, 2012. The Council reviewed the questions contained on the application. The majority of the Council supported the application for appointment and the schedule as noted above. Adiournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Adopted Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of September 13, 2011