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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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9.2) Legislative Update
There were no updates.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at
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tely 9:22 p.m.
R. Engdahl, Oty Clerk
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