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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-08-2008Adopted Minutes Regular Council Meeting April 8, 2008 Mayor Slavik 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 April 8, 2008, COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Black, Willis, and Bildsoe. ABSENT: Councilmember Murdock. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein, Public Works Director Cote, Administrative Services Director Portner, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Fire Chief Kline, Water Resources Manager Asche, Planner Doty, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum There was no one present to address the Council. Presentations and Public Information Announcements 4.01) Announce Primavera on April 18-22 at the Plymouth Creek Center Park and Recreation Director Blank announced the 12th Annual Primavera to be held on April 18-22 at the Plymouth Creek Center. 4.02) Proclamation Declaring April 18-26 as "Great Shingle Creek Cleanup III" Councilmember Black read a Proclamation Declaring April 18-26 as "Great Shingle Creek Cleanup III." 4.03) Recognition to Girl Scouts Officer Gottwald and Firefighter Korsmo recognized Girl Scouts Ava McGuire, Maundi Mauch, and Jessica Lindthrophe for recently organizing a safety fair on February 8 for their fellow girl scouts. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewittto approve theagenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Council Minutes 1 of 6 Regular Meeting of April 8, 2008 Consent Agenda Councilmember Black noted that she has provided written comments on item No. 6.05 that would be part of the public record. Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items: 6.01) Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 25. 6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending March 29, 2008 (Res2008-110). 6.03) Resolution Adopting the Emergency Operations Plan (Res2008-111). 6.04) Resolution Approving Variances for Side Yard Setback and Impervious Surface Coverage for Titus Mhiripiri for Property located at 2422 Hemlock Lane North (2008008 — Res2008-112). 6.05) Resolution Declaring Finding of "No Need" for an Environmental Impact Statement based upon Review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet Dated January 30, 2008 for the Proposed Plymouth Creek Water Quality Ponds (3105 — Res2008-113). 6.06) Resolution Approving Agreement with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for Medicine Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Treatments (4109 — Res2008-114). 6.07) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for 2008 Street Reconstruction Project (8101 — Res2008-115). 6.08) Resolution Awarding Contract for 2008 Mill and Overlay for Niagara Lane (8109 — Res2008-116). 6.09) Resolution Awarding Contract for 2008 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (8111- Res2008- 117). 6.10.1) Resolution Approving Final Release of Financial Guarantee and Accepting Streets and Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Taryn Hills 2nd Addition (2006018 — Res2008-118). 6.10.2) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Taryn Hills 5`h Addition 2007018 — Res2008-119). 6.11) Ordinance Amending Chapter VII of the City Code Concerning Water Use Restrictions Ord2008-10). 6.12) Resolution Repealing Policy on Erosion and Siltation Control (Res2008-120). Adopted Council Minutes 2 of 6 Regular Meeting of April 8, 2008 6.13) Resolution Designating Funding for Capital Improvement Projects (Res2008-121). 6.14) Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of a Vehicle to the City of Mound (Res2008-122). 6.15) Resolution Approving Kilmer Park Playground Equipment Bid (Res2008-123). 6.16) Resolution Approving Taryn Hills Park Playground Equipment Bid (Res2008-124). 6.17) Resolution Amending Policy Adopting Guidelines for Requesting City Contributions to Playground Improvements (Res2008-126) and a Resolution Repealing Policies Establishing City Hall Business Hours and Guidelines for the Use of the Public Safety Building (Res2008-125). Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. General Business 8.1) Agreement with Plymouth -New Hope Little League for a Building at Zachary Playfield Park and Recreation Director Blank reported on the proposed agreement with Plymouth -New Hope Little League for construction of a park shelter at Zachary Park. The proposed budget for this project is $137,000 with the funding to come from the City's park dedication fund. The Plymouth -New Hope Little League would repay the City $107,000 as outlined in the proposed loan agreement. Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adop the Resolution Approving Agreement with Plymouth/New Hope Little League Association for Zachary Park Shelter Building with additional language to the resolution stating that the Plymouth/New Hope Little League Association shall reimburse the City $107,000 pursuant to the loan agreement with the City of Plymouth." With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8.2) West Medicine Lake Building Project Park and Recreation Director Blank requested authorization to begin work on the West Medicine Lake Building project including the selection and hiring of an architect, development of preliminary plans and project cost estimates. He stated the project would be bid in October and possibly open in August 2009. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Stein to adopt a Resolution Approving West Medicine Lake Shelter Building (Res2008-128). With all members Adopted Council Minutes 3 of 6 Regular Meeting of April 8, 2008 voting in favor, the motion carried. The Council suspended the rules to hear testimony from residents on previous agenda items. Mike Wittkop, 10805 South Shore Drive, stated his home is adjacent to the new Habitat for Humanity home being constructed at 10801 South Shore Drive. He stated he has been working with staff on the drainage of that property, as it flows to their property. He noted that the floor elevation of that new home is six feet above grade level. There were a number of trees that were removed between his home and that new home. He stated he's concerned that after this home is constructed, they would be stuck with any drainage issues. Council directed staff to continue working with Mr. Wittkop on this situation. Ted Hoshal, Councilrnember from the City of Medicine Lake, voiced his concerns regarding item No. 6.05 (construction of Plymouth Creek water quality ponds) that was approved under the Consent Agenda. He requested that the City of Plymouth provide correspondence to the residents of Medicine Lake assuring them that the City of Plymouth will be responsible for monitoring and removing any ground water contamination currently and into the future. He stated ground water contamination could impact the approximately 120 private wells in the City of Medicine Lake in the future. He stated that given the design of the ponds, there is an elevated ground water table that could transfer contaminants over time that could flow down the creek, even though the City would be excavating the sediments. Therefore, he requested that the City of Plymouth be responsible for tests and findings prior to the construction of the wells as well tests after the construction of the ponds. He suggested that the City obtain hydrologic data from the State that could show some kind of flow direction. Staff noted that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has been involved with this project, and there were no comments received from that agency during the comment period. The Council stated that the City of Plymouth doesn't know the quality of the private wells in the City of Medicine Lake, but this should be an issue for the City of Medicine Lake. With the construction of these water quality ponds, the sediments would be captured to avoid any ground water contamination that Mr. Hoshal is speaking of. It was suggested that the City of Medicine Lake consider a public water supply for their residents so they have a system that is sound for domestic consumption and is tested and inspected on a regular basis. The Council took no action on the comments received from Mr. Hoshal. 8.3) Acquisition of Sculpture for Millennium Garden Public Works Director Blank requested authorization for procurement of a sculpture for the Millennium Garden with a cost not to exceed $40,000, transferring $55,000 from the Millennium Garden reserve account to the construction fund, and amending the 2008 budget accordingly. He noted that members of the Fine Arts Commission, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission, City Council, and citizens at large would review possible pieces of art work. The final recommended piece of artwork would be brought to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and City Council for final approval. Council Minutes 4 of 6 Regular Meeting of April 8, 2008 Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to ado >l ta Resolution Approving Plan for Millennium Garden Artwork (Res2008-129). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8.4) Request of Wayzata School District for Funding of Oakwood Parking Lot Park and Recreation Director Blank reported on the request of the Wayzata School District for the City to contribute $70,000 towards the cost of $150,000 for the construction of a 46 car parking lot addition at Oakwood Elementary School and community playfield. Motion was made by Councihnember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adopt a Resolution Approving Contribution to the Wayzata School District for Oakwood Elementary Parking Lot Addition (Res2008-130). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8.5) Comments to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load Work Plan for Medicine Lake Public Works Director Cote reported on the correspondence staff sent to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on March 31 regarding comments pertaining to the nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load Work Plan for Medicine Lake. Comments were due by April 1. Councilmember Black voiced her objections to a couple parts of the letter, where she differs with staff, and she offered written comments that could be incorporated into a new letter to be sent to MPCA. She acknowledged that she received a copy of the initial letter that was emailed to MPCA but after MPCA had already received their letter. The majority of the Council didn't wish to rescind the original letter and were ready to proceed to the next phase of this project. Therefore, no action was taken on Councilmember Black's request. Reports and Staff Recommendations 9.1) Report on Park and Ride Lot at 45th Avenue and Nathan Lane (8122) Public Works Director Cote provided a report on the condition of the new park and ride lot at 45th Avenue and Nathan Lane. He stated the snow was removed from the lot at an approximate cost of $8,300, and an agreement has been worked out with the property owner for future snow removal. Staff is recommending minimal improvements to the lot at an approximate cost of 75,000, which would be a good 10 -year improvement. In addition, a marked crosswalk at 45th Avenue is also being recommended. Based upon this report, staff is not recommending terminating the lease effective May 15, 2008. The Council would be updated again on the feasibility of the use of this lot as a park and ride lot prior to May 15. He noted that the property owner has agreed to share in the cost of the minimal improvements, and that would be discussed at a future Council meeting. oAdoptedCouncilMinutes5of6RegularMeeting f April 8, 2008 9.2) Legislative Update There were no updates. Adiournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at apprtS— andra tely 9:22 p.m. R. Engdahl, Oty Clerk Adopted Council Minutes 6 of 6 Regular Meeting of April 8, 2008