HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-25-2008Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 25, 2008
Deputy Mayor Hewitt 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 March 25, 2008.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Hewitt, Councilmembers Murdock, Stein, Black, Willis,
and Bildsoe.
ABSENT: Mayor Slavik.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Captain Franz, City Engineer
Moberg, Administrative Services Director Portner, Senior Planners Drill and Darling, Park and
Recreation Director Blank, Fire Chief Kline, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of Yard and Garden Expo on April 4-5 at the Plymouth Creek
Center
Recreation Supervisor Anderson reported on this year's Yard and Garden Expo.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis. and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve theagenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adop
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Meetings of March 11.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending March 15, 2008 (Res2008-092).
6.03) Resolution Renewing Garbage Hauler Licenses (Res2008-093).
6.04) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at
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1605 County Road 101 (2008007 — Ord2008-07), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for the
Rezoning of Land located at 1605 County Road 101 (2008007 — Res2008-094), and a Resolution
Approving a PUD General Plan for WB Gyms, LLC for "Golds Gym," a Fitness Club on
Property located at 1605 County Road 101 (2008007 — Res2008-095).
6.05) Resolution Approving Change Order No's. 5-7 and Work Order No's. 1-3 for Fembrook
Lane Street and Signal Improvements (1013 — Res2008-096) and a Resolution Approving
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Fembrook Lane Street and Signal Improvements (1013 —
Res2008-097).
6.06) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
County Road 9/61 Erosion Repair Project (4135 — Res2008-098).
6.07) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
2008 Street Reconstruction Project (8101 — Res2008-099).
6.08) Resolution Receiving Engineering Proposals and Designating the Engineer for Pike Lake
Lift Station Rehabilitation (8114 — Res2008-100).
6.09) Resolution Approving Master Contract with Minnesota Department of Transportation
Res2008-101).
6.10) Resolution Approving the Purchase of Two Current Model Tandem Axle Truck Chassis
and Related Hauling and Snowplowing/Ice Control Equipment (Res2008-102).
6.11) Resolution Approving Consumption and Display License for VFW Hamel (Res2008-103)
and a Resolution Approving Consumption and Display License for West Medicine Lake
Community Club (Res2008-104).
6.12) Resolution Designating Funding for Public Improvement Projects (Res2008-105).
6.13) Resolution Approving Implementation of 2008 Park Projects (Res2008-106).
6.14) Resolution Designating Polling Location for City Precinct No. 9 (Res2008-107).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.1) Annual Update to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code (2007098)
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Senior Planner Drill presented a summary of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and
City Code text amendments which was tabled from the March 11 meeting. Staff added
additional language regarding sign regulations, native landscaping, and financial guarantees for
development contracts.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending the Text of Chapter 21 of the Cit}_Plymouth Zoning Ordinance
Ord2008-08). Ordinance Amending the Text of Chapters 4, 5, 8, and 20 of the City Code
Ord2008-09), and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of the Above -Described
Ordinances (Res200LIM. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Financial Services Advisor
Administrative Services Director Portner reported on staffs recommendation to select Ehlers
and Associates for financial advisor services.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Selecting a Financial Advisory Services Firm and Directing the Development of a
Contractual Agreement (Res2008-109). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Future Study Sessions
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to take
the following actions pertaining to Study Sessions:
1. Removed sediment issues at Schmidt Lake from the April 22 Study Session agenda.
Staff was directed to inventory the number and types of problems and provide a report to
the Council.
2. Directed staff to provide a report to the Council regarding the tumback of County Road
47 and the signal at Vicksburg Lane. Council would make a determination at the April 8
meeting on whether this item would be discussed at a Study Session on April 22 or at a
Regular Council Meeting.
3. Added Planning Commission interviews and discussion of the Youth Advisory Council
to the April 15 Study Session agenda that will begin at 5:30 p.m. The quarterly update
with the City Manager would follow.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
9.2) Legislative Update
There were no updates.
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Adjournment
Deputy Mayor Hewitt adjourned the meetingat• pproximately 7:43 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl,i ity Clerk