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Regular Council Meeting
October 25, 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 25, 2011.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Black, Stein, Willis, Wosje, 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
Captain Swiatkiewicz, Communication Manager LaFave, Ice Arena Manager Abel, and City
Clerk Engdahl.
City Clerk Engdahl administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Wosje.
Plymouth Forum
Diana Budde, 5310 Larch Lane North, President of Toastmasters and Word of Mouth
Toastmasters, thanked the City for use of the lunchroom facilities for their weekly meetings.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) "Halloween on the Creek" on October 31
Park Director Evans announced this year's "Halloween on the Creek" event at the Plymouth
Creek Center on October 31.
4.02) Donation from the Wayzata Youth Hockey Association for Hockey Goal Lights at the
Plymouth Ice Center
Ice Arena Manager Abel introduced Greg Gibson, President of the Wayzata Youth Hockey
Association, who presented the City a $2,000 donation for hockey goal lights at the Plymouth Ice
Center.
Motion was made by M Uor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a
Resolution Accepting the Donation (Res2011-354). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
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4.03) Photo Contest Winners
Communications Manager LaFave announced this year's winners of the Picture Plymouth Photo
Contest.
4.04) Thank You from Glagow, Poland for Park Equipment
Mayor Slavik conveyed the thank you from Glagow, Poland for the park equipment that the City
donated to them. She explained through the Kids around the World program, this equipment was
previously located at Shiloh Park and was scheduled for replacement. She stated this is a
wonderful program that Plymouth took a lead in and other metropolitan cities are following suit
and donating their playground equipment to this program.
Councilmember Black announced the new recycling program with Allied Recycling that will
begin in January 2012. Sixty-five gallon wheeled carts will be delivered to all residents the end
of November and into December along with materials and pick-up schedules for the new
program.
Approval of Agenda
An update on the Hollydale 115 Kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Advisory Task Force and
setting future study sessions were added to the agenda as item No's. 8.01 and 9.01 respectively.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems:
6.01) Regular Meeting minutes of October 11 and Special Meeting minutes of October 11 and
October 18.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending October 15 (Res2011-355).
6.03) Resolution Approving Regular City Council and Board of Equalization Meeting Dates for
2012 (Res2011-356).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Gronberg and Associates for
Churchill Ridge 2nd Addition" for Property located at 18820 County Road 24 (2011071 -
Res2011-357).
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6.05) Ordinance Amending Chapters 1-14 and 20 of the City Code and Resolution Approving
Summary Publication of Ordinance (Ord2011-29, Res2011-358).
6.06) Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with Hennepin County for Receiving Waste
Abatement Incentive Grant Funds for Multi -Family Recycling and Waste Reduction (Res2011-
359).
6.07) Resolution Awarding Contract for Conor Meadows Improvement Project (11019 -
Res2011-360).
6.08) Resolution Approving a Request for Payment No. 3 and Final for 2011 Street Sweeping
Project (11024 - Res2011-361).
6.09) Resolution Approving Fund Balance Policy (Res2011-362).
6.10) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance and Authorizing
Reimbursement for Trunk Utilities for Hampton Hills 2nd Addition (2010043 - Res2011-363).
6.11) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Elm Creek Highlands
2nd
Addition (2010013 — Res2011-364).
6.12) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for the Willows (2010041 —
Res2011-365).
6.13) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for the Willows Second
Addition (2011003 - Res2011-366).
City Manager noted that for item No. 6.03, the September 25 meeting would be moved to
September 18.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Assessment Hearing for Suncourt Mill and Overlay Project (11006)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed assessments.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
An unidentified resident provided comments on the project but later requested that his comments
be stricken from the record.
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Allen Treise, 15635 16th Avenue North, stated he was under the impression that the City was
installing drain tiles, as part of this project, to handle the drainage from residents' sump pumps.
He was at the project hearing, and he understood that drain tiles were to be installed. His sump
pump runs continuously. The nice street didn't solve his problem.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Public Works Director Cote stated he doesn't recall that the City promised drain tiles for the
entire project. Due to the scope of these mill and overlay projects, the City doesn't install drain
tiles in an entire neighborhood, but there could be opportunities if requested. The City had a
discussion with the management association and provided the details to them.
Mayor Slavik encouraged Mr. Treise to contact staff if he had any further questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Adopting Assessments for Sun Court Mill and Overlay Project (11006 — Res2011-
367). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Hollydale 115 Kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Advisory Task Force
Councilmember Johnson provided an update on the Hollydale 115 Kilovolt (kV) Transmission
Line Task Force that she and Public Works Director Cote serve on. She stated they conducted
their first meeting to review Xcel Energy's proposed route as well as alternate routes they
identified. The task force has identified another route, "Alternate E" of which she would like the
Council's support. This alternative route would utilize I-494 and the south side of Highway 55
from the Hollydale Substation and the Pomerleau Lake Substation. This route could hopefully
utilize Great River Energy's existing poles, or replace them, and have the least amount of impact
to residential neighborhoods.
Greg Gibson, 4300 Niagara Lane North, who also serves on the task force, echoed
Councilmember Johnson's comments.
The Council held a lengthy discussion on this project — a project where the City's role is very
limited. The City is able to participate in the process by serving on the task force, but isn't
responsible for notifying residents who could be impacted by the Alternate E route. The
Department of Commerce is in charge of the process, conducting the required meetings, and
notifying residents. The final meeting of the task force is scheduled for November 1.
Councilmember Stein stated he's concerned about potential routes going through neighborhoods,
and the neighborhoods aren't aware of it even if it's an existing route.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to direct
the Advisory Task Force (ATF) Representative and/or Alternate to support an alternative
Hollydale 115 kV Transmission Line alignment between the Hollydale Substation and the
Pomerleau Lake substation that limits impacts to residential properties such as the TH 55 and I-
494 alignment. With all members voting in favor but Stein, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.01) Set Future Study Sessions
Councilmember Black stated she has received requests from residents who are interested in
raising chickens. The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul allow this, and she has copies of their
ordinances that she would share with the Council. She requested that this item be placed on the
pending study session list. There wasn't any support from the other Councilmembers to place
this item on the list.
An unidentified resident stated the initial request was coming from a student at Armstrong High
School, and she asked if that student could present her request to the Council at a future meeting.
The Council stated yes, and she can appear under the Plymouth Forum on the agenda.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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