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Regular Council Meeting
November 22, 2011
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on November 22, 2011.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Stein, Willis, Wosje, and Bildsoe.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Black and Johnson.
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, Recreation Supervisor Karlen, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Virginia Klevorn, 4755 Kingsview Lane North, stated she has concerns on the Council's
appointment process for City boards and commissions. She stated she's aware that an individual
who didn't interview will be appointed to a committee under 8.01 on this evening's agenda. She
requested that if it's a requirement that applicants interview for these positions, all applicants
should interview.
Mayor Slavik stated she will make a few comments about the Council's interview process under
item No. 8.01.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of Old Fashioned Christmas on December 4 at Plymouth Historical
Society Building
Recreation Supervisor Karlen announced this year's Old Fashioned Christmas on December 4 at
Plymouth Historical Society building.
4.02) Plymouth Arts Council Update
Recreation Supervisor Karlen introduced Mark Lawton, President, and Connie Kroskin, Vice
President of the Plymouth Arts Council Board, who provided a report of their activities in 2011
and planned activities for 2012.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of November 22, 2011
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No's. 6.17 and 6.21 were removed from the Consent Agenda and would be coming back to
the Council in the future. Item No. 6.04 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed
under General Business as item No. 8.03.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems:
6.01) Regular Meeting minutes of November 8 and Special Meeting minutes of November 8
and November 15.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending November 12 (Res2011-381).
6.03) Resolution Approving a Variance for Phoenix Signs to expand the Existing Off -Site
Directional Sign located at 3015 Harbor Lane North (2011086 - Res2011-382).
6.04) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.03).
6.05) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 and Final Payment for Plymouth Skate Park
Res2011-383).
6.06) Ordinance Amending Section 1016 of the City Code Concerning Park Facilities Fees
Ord2011-30).
6.07) Resolution Approving Payment No. 3 and Final for Plymouth Dog Park Parking Lot
Res2011-384).
6.08) Resolution Approving Reduction in Retainage for the Annapolis Lane Street
Reconstruction Project (11002 - Res2011-385).
6.09) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 2 and Final for the 2011 Edge Mill and
Overlay Project (110 12 - Res2011-386).
6.10) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall within a Drainage
and Utility Easement in Lot 1, Block 1, Seven Greens Second Addition at 17510 52nd Avenue
North (Res2011-387).
Adopted Minutes 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of November 22, 2011
6.11) Resolution Approving Lift Station Maintenance Agreement between the City of Plymouth
and the City of Medicine Lake (Res2011-388).
6.12) Resolution Awarding Contract for Deep Well No. 17 (Res2011-396).
6.13) Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for
Bid for M.I.P Water Tower Rehabilitation (10021 - Res2011-389).
6.14) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for Retaining Walls within Platted
Drainage and Utility, Easements in Wood Crest of Plymouth 2nd Addition (Res2011-390).
6.15) Resolution Approving a Drainage Easement Agreement Granting a Drainage Easement on
Unplatted Property located in Section 7, Township 118, Range 22, Hennepin County, PIN 07-
118-22-34-0001 (Res2011-391).
6.16) Resolution Approving the Metropolitan Council Master Lease Agreement (Res2011-392).
6.17) (This item was removed from the agenda).
6.18) Resolution Approving the Metropolitan Council Transit Capital Grant Agreement for
Station 73 Repairs (Res2011-393).
6.19) Resolution Approving the Transit Capital Grant Agreement for Bus Shelters (Res2011-
394).
6.20) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 3 and Final for Plymouth Playfield Lighting
Project (Res2011-395).
6.21) (This item was removed from the agenda).
6.22) Resolution Approving a Two -Year Extension of the Development Approvals for Messiah
United Methodist Church located at 17805 County Road 6 (2007099 — Res2011-397).
6.23) Resolution Approving the 2011-2013 Labor Agreement between the City and Law
Enforcement Labor Services — Sergeants (Res2011-398).
6.24) Resolution Approving the 2012 Pay and Compensation Plan for Exempt Employees
Res2011-399).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
Adopted Minutes 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of November 22, 2011
General Business
8.01) Appointments of Board and Commission Members
Mayor Slavik stated the Council conducted interviews on November 15 for various positions on
boards and commissions. She addressed Ms. Klevorn's concern of the interviewing process by
stating that in previous years, appointments were made when the individuals weren't interviewed.
When reviewing applications, the Council looks at qualifications, conflicts of interest, and ward
representation. She noted that there are occasions where applicants can't attend the interviews
due to conflicts. She stated that this is a difficult process as many times there are limited
openings, but it's a process that's open and fair and allows the opportunity for citizens to serve.
Annual appointments are made once a year, but applications are accepted throughout the year and
sometimes there are appointments made during the year if there are vacancies.
Virginia Klevorn, 4755 Kingsview Lane North, stated she agrees with the appointment/appointee
is question, but she reiterated her concern that the interview process should be the same for all
applicants. She received communication from the City that indicated that the individual in
question was chosen because of a desire for diversity when there are other applicants that might
also be equally qualified to represent diversity.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated the Council doesn't hold it against an individual if they can't
attend the interviews on one scheduled night. In addition, this appointment isn't about filling
diversity, but selecting the right individual for the City.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Appointing Individuals to fill Vacant Terms on Various Boards and Commissions
Res2011-400). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried
8.02) Appointments of Council Coordinating Representatives and Other Agency
Appointments
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by CouncilmemberWillis, to adopt a
Resolution Appointing Council Coordinating Representatives and Representatives to Other
Agencies (Res2011-401). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.02.1) Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2012
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje, to adopt a
Resolution Appointing Tim Bildsoe as Deputy Myor for 2012 (Res2011-402). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.03) Accept Four Seasons Mall Redevelopment Study and Repeal an Interim Ordinance
Temporarily Prohibiting Development on the Four Seasons Mall Site
Adopted Minutes 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of November 22, 2011
Councilmember Willis reported this is the final step in trying to get ahead of redevelopment and
recognizing the need for redevelopment of this site. He noted that the City had a moratorium on
the property during 2011 in order that a study could be completed for the property. Currently, no
plan has been submitted to the City for redevelopment of this site. He stated Walmart is the
owner of the property, and they have property owner rights. However, the City has land issues
that need to be addressed for developments as well as frameworks that are used to analyze
proposals. The redevelopment study for this property as it's currently envisioned, is not
appropriate for a big box retail development. However, that doesn't preclude the owner of the
property to request rezoning of the property. The report that the Council would be adopting this
evening would set the framework for future development proposals if they are presented.
David Burk, 4220 Nathan Lane North, stated he's not opposed to the repeal of the ordinance. A
number of people that are here tonight are very much in favor of a neighborhood shopping center
in that area.
Mayor Slavik reported that Councilmember Black supports the action before the Council this
evening.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
an Ordinance Repealing an Interim Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting Development in a
Designated Area in the City Identified as Property Identification Numbers: 13-118-22-14-0013,
13-118-22-14-0007 13-118-22-14-0008, and 13-118-22-14-0009 (Ord2011-31) and a Resolution
Accepting the Four Seasons Mall Redevelopment Study (Res2011-403). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, City Jerk
Adopted Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of November 22, 2011