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Regular Council Meeting
October 11, 2011
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in the
Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on October 11, 2011.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Black, Stein, Willis, Bildsoe, and
Johnson.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park Director Evans, Public
Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Fire Chief Kline, Police Chief
Goldstein, Planning Manager Thomson, Housing Manager Barnes, and Office Support
Representative Tiegs-Roussell.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Fire Department Open House on October 15
Fire Chief Kline announced the Fire Department's open house October 15 at Fire Station III.
Jeffry Wosje, Plymouth Rotary President, announced the Rotary 5K Fun Run to be held Saturday,
October 29 at Parkers Lake Park.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the a egnda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
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6.01) Regular and Special Meeting minutes of September 27.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending October 1 (Res2011-337).
6.03) Resolution Approving Payment No. 4 and Final for the 3611 Avenue Street Landscape
Enhancements Project (8104 — Res2011-338).
6.04) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for the Parkers Lake Storm Water Lift Station
Upgrade (10017 - Res2011-339).
6.05) Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for
Bid for Well No. 17 (10024 - Res2011-340).
6.06) Resolution Approving Application and Execution of the Hennepin County Youth Sports
Grant for Plymouth Creek Center Field house Synthetic Turf Replacement (Res2011-341).
6.07) Resolution Authorizing the Application and Execution of the Hennepin County Youth
Sports Grant for Greenwood Playfield Enhancements (Res2011-342).
6.08) Resolution Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat for Pulte Group — Minnesota Division
for the "The Willows Third Addition" for Property located at 5835 Juneau Lane (2011066 -
Res2011-343).
6.09) Resolution Approving a Variance for Impervious Surface Coverage to allow Construction
of a Home Addition by Skyline Design, Inc. for Property located at 1151 Black Oaks Lane North
2011068 - Res2011-344).
6.10) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Sports and Fitness Club for Team
Definition Fitness for Property located at 3700 Annapolis Lane (Res2011-345).
6.11) Resolution Approving an Interim Use Permit for Suncrest Builders to allow Temporary
Occupancy of an Existing Home while a New Home is Constructed, for Property located at
12316 Old Rockford Road (2011075-Res2011-346).
6.12) Acceptance of periodic financial review.
6.13) Approve appointments to the Hollydale 115 Kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Advisory
Task Force (2011-347)
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Assessment Hearing for Annapolis Lane Street Reconstruction Project (11002)
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Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed assessments.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting Assessments for Annapolis Lane Street Reconstruction Project (11002 —
Res2011-348). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.02) Assessment Hearing for Peony Lane Mill and OverlayProject (11007)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed assessments.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt a Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2011 Mill and Overlaeject, Peony Lane from
Highway 55 to 51St Avenue (11007 — Res2011-349). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
7.03) Assessment Hearing for Delinquent Utilities and Other Charges
Administrative Services Director Portner reported on the assessments for delinquent utilities,
false alarms, and weed eradication.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Certification to the County for Delinquent Utility Accounts, False Alarms,
and Weed Eradication Charges (Res2011-350). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
7.04) Hearing on Private Bond Issuance for Hazelden Center for Youth and Families at
1150536 th Avenue
Housing Manager Barnes reported on the proposed bond issue. He stated the request for revenue
bonds to renovate the Hazelden Plymouth facility has no financial implications or cost to the
City.
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Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt a Resolution Adopting Giving Host Approval to the Issuance of Minnesota Health Care
Facilities Revenue Bonds (Res2011-351). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.05) Vacation of a Portion of Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot 2, Block 1,
Fretham 6th Addition
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of a Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot
2 of Block 1, Fretham Sixth Addition (Res2011-352). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Four Seasons Mall Study
Community Development Director Juetten opened with a brief project background on the Four
Seasons Mall Study. Planning Manager Thomson provided an overview of the guiding
principles, which are the centerpiece of the study. They cover land use/urban design, building
architecture, transportation and storm water treatment.
Bryan Har es, of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc., reviewed four illustrative development
scenarios and discussed how each one reflected the guiding principles.
Councilmember Black referred to the email received from resident Rick Taylor stating residents'
concerns on zoning and building square footage. Residents do not want changes in zoning and
have concerns regarding roadway capacity.
Rick Taylor, 4035 Orleans Lane North, addressed the Council stating he is happy with the
guiding principles. The residents are looking for a development that compliments the
neighborhood and considers the safety of children and families.
Councilmember Black inquired if business logos are permitted on buildings and if language for
maximum square footage for single business should be addressed. Planning Manager Thomson
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answered that logos would be permitted and the guiding principles and zoning will determine
building square footage.
Community Development Director Juetten said the property is currently zoned C2. The guiding
principles would not apply unless the zoning of the mall site is changed.
City Attorney Knutson stated the guiding principles are to help evaluate other options for the
property.
Councilmember Bildsoe referred to page 14 of the guiding principles that discussed traffic. He
asked if an 89,000 square foot building requires different traffic improvements. Community
Development Director Juetten replied only buildings above 90,000 square feet require traffic
improvements.
Councilmember Bildsoe referenced page 57, item 3, a letter written on behalf of Wal -mart from
MFRA, Inc. It stated that the routing of buses through the site is inconsistent with the pedestrian
friendly and gathering place concepts in the guiding principles. Councilmember Bildsoe stated
that he agreed with this comment and will look for any potential traffic/pedestrian conflicts when
he reviews an actual development proposal for the site.
Councilmember Willis stated that we have to keep in mind that the 89,000 square foot number
maybe soft, but that it serves as a proxy for level of service D, and the burden is on whoever
applies to demonstrate that traffic conditions can be met and be operational at that service level.
Councilmember Willis also referred the MFRA letter, noting the section that stated several if not
all of the suggested alternatives are not economically feasible. If that is so, he questioned if the
Wal -mart representatives are saying that none of the alternative scenarios are viable from their
business perspective. Community Development Director Juetten responded that throughout the
process one of the overriding concerns raised by residents and other businesses in the area has
been traffic and the intersection of Rockford Road and Lancaster Lane. Because of that, the
lowest denominator in the drafting of the scenarios has been the ability for that intersection to
handle the traffic from any development, without improvements (redesigning the intersection was
not in the scope of the study). The guiding principles are still the goal of the study and if
someone can meet them and develop the site then staff would support it. Directly to the point of
cost, our development consultant has taken a high level look at the scenarios and agrees that a
gap exists. This process is intended to determine what the appropriate use is for the property
given all the conditions. With this information, the developer can determine the proper price to
pay for the property and what the proper development proposal should be to meet the adopted
guiding principles and the needs of the developer. Cost should not be the sole determining factor
of what the end product is.
Councilmember Johnson replied if a developer submits a proposal and traffic is an issue, this site
has been studied for a long time and the guiding principles are a framework to reference. The
Council maintains control and details will be addressed when an actual plan is submitted.
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Councilmember Stein asked what improvements need to be made at Lancaster Lane. Community
Development Director Juetten responded that the traffic study in early 2011 indicated a second
left turn lane and additional roadway improvements eastbound were a possibility but no design
has been developed.
Councilmember Stein stated his concerns with the guiding principles, number one being the
guiding principles are not enforceable and number two they provide false hope that one of the
scenarios would actually happen but in reality a developer may present a completely different
proposal. If we adopt the principles it may mislead residents if the proposed scenarios are not
used.
Councilmember Black said staff should move forward but there should be no rezoning of the
property at this time.
Community Development Juetten stated that staff would like Council approval to proceed with
the draft of the guiding principles.
Councilmember Johnson stated a formal recommendation will be brought before Council late
November.
Mayor Slavik supports the guiding principles with no changes to zoning and appreciates resident
involvement.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt the guiding principles as recommended by the Planning Commission and to direct staff to
finalize the Four Seasons Mall Studv with anv affiliated recommendations and bring it back for
Council action prior to the Council meeting on December 13, 2011. With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports or staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting q+ R-10 -n ,,,
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