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Regular Council Meeting
April 22, 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 22, 2008.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Black, Murdock, Willis,
and Bildsoe.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Deputy Chief Franz, Public
Works Director Cote, Administrative Services Director Portner, Park and Recreation Director
Blank, Fire Chief Kline, Transit and Solid Waste Manager Hellekson, Finance Manager
Bursheim, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Presentation by Plymouth Senior Council
Gene Kuehn presented the 2007 annual report of the Senior Council.
4.02) Proclamation Declaring April 28 -May 3 as "Plymouth Concert Band Week"
Mayor Slavik proclaimed April 38 -May 3 as "Plymouth Concert Band Week." Jim Engel,
President of the Plymouth Concert Band, announced that a special concert recognizing their tenth
anniversary would be held on May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wayzata High School.
4.03) Announcement of Plymouth City Sampler on April 26
Mayor Slavik announced and encouraged everyone to attend the City Sampler on April 26, from
9:00 a.m. until noon, at City Hall.
4.04) Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Administrative Services Director Portner presented to the Council the 2006 Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Public Works Director Cote reported that this is Severe Weather Alertness Week.
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Councilmember Murdock announced the teen band event at the Plymouth Creek Center on April
25 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Black wished everyone a happy "Earth Day."
Approval of Aeenda
Councilmember Black added a discussion on adopting an ordinance to allow the composting of
food waste to the agenda as item No. 9.2 under Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Item No. 6.06 under the Consent Agenda was removed from the agenda.
Public Works Director Cote briefly highlighted the new watering restrictions (item No. 6.13).
Motion was made by Cormcilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Council Meetings of April 8, 2008.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending April 12, 2008 (Res2008-131)
6.03) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment and Variance to allow an 18,945 square
foot Building Expansion and Front Yard Parking Setback for RBC Tile and Stone located 1820
Berkshire Lane North (2008012 — Res2008-132).
6.04) Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 of the City Code concerning Conduct in or Near School
Buildings (Ord2008-11).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Contract and Directing the Mayor and City Manager to Enter
into an Agreement with Financial Advisory Services with Ehlers and Associates, Inc. (Res2008-
133).
6.06) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda).
6.07) Resolution Accepting Donations for the Purchase of Tasers for the Police Department
Res2008-134).
6.08) Resolution Authorizing Payment for Purchase that may exceed $50,000 (Res2008-135).
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6.09) Resolution Approving Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
for Medicine Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Treatment (4109 - Res2008-136).
6.10) Resolution Awarding Contract for Sunset Trail Retaining Wall Project (8103 - Res2008-
137).
6.11) Resolution Approving Amendment to Lease at Rockridge Center for Use as Plymouth
Metrolink Park and Ride Lot (Res2008-138).
6.12) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Terminate an Existing Parking
Easement Agreement and to Execute a Parking Easement Agreement for Properties located at
10600 and 10700 Old County Road 15 (2007074 - Res2008-139).
6.13) Adoption of Water Emergency and Conservation Plan.
6.14) Resolution Approving Hot Mix Asphalt Bids for 2008 (Res2008-140).
6.15) Resolution Approving Appointment to the Planning Commission (Res2008-141).
6.16) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
28°i Avenue Lift Station Upgrade (8108 - Res2008-142).
6.17) Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement between the City of Plymouth and Law
Enforcement Labor Services Representing Plymouth Police Officers for Calendar Years 2008-
2009 (Res2008-143).
6.18) Resolution Revising and Replacing Resolution 2008-077 for Approval of a Variance to
Exceed Impervious Surface Coverage where 25 Percent is allowed for the Construction of a 168
square foot Porch Addition for Property located at 15620 40`h Avenue North (2008004 —
Res2008-144).
6.19) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Child Learning Center
at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church at 12235 Old Rockford Road (2008014 — Res2008-145).
6.20) Resolution Approving Taryn Hills Master Plan (Res2008-146)
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License applications from Metro Hospitality, Inc.
for Green Mill -Plymouth, 2705 Annapolis Lane
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the request of Metro Hospitality, Inc. for On -Sale Liquor and
Sunday Liquor Licenses for Green Mill -Plymouth, 2705 Annapolis Lane.
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Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
Councilmember Willis asked Mike Miller, the applicant, if he owns any additional property in
the City that sells liquor. Mr. Miller replied no.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Slavik
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councihnember Stein to adMtt
a Resolution Approving On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Metro Hospitality Inc
d/b/a Green Mill -Plymouth, 2705 Annapolis Lane (Res2008-147). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Amendment to the Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow Building Expansion
and Site Improvements for Property located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road. Providence
Academy. (2008011)
Community Development Director Juetten presented the request of Providence Academy for Site
Plan and Conditional Use Permit approval to allow building expansion and site improvements to
their property at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road. The improvements would be phased over eight
years.
A few members of the Council discussed their concerns relative to the lighting projecting from
the proposed bubble on the tennis courts to the adjacent neighborhood. Staff stated this bubble
would be approximately half the height of the Plymouth Creek Center Fieldhouse, would only be
up six months of the year, and there would be an opaque outer membrane in lieu of translucent
for better control of light escaping the fabric. A concern was also expressed relative to
additional traffic from this site on Schmidt Lake Road.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adop
a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for
Providence Academy located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road (2008011— Res2008-148). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Site Plan for Hennepin County Plymouth Library located at 15700 36th Avenue
North. BentzlThompsonlRietow, Inc. (2008013)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the proposed Site Plan for the Plymouth
Library at 15700 36th Avenue North.
Ann Voda, from Bentz/Thompson/Rietow, hie., architect for the project, presented the Site Plan
and schematic design of the library. She stated one condition of the Resolution was for an
easement at the comer of 36th Avenue and Vicksburg Lane for a City Center identification sign.
She stated they support the City's efforts for identifying the City Center area, but that sign would
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interfere with the library's identity and signage in that area, so perhaps the City could consider
other options for the City Center signage.
A discussion was held on alternative locations for City Center signage. Community
Development Director Juetten stated it could be possible to construct signage on the 36"' Avenue
median when that street is reconstructed. He noted that staff is comfortable with the proposed
ingress and egress of traffic on 36'11 Avenue from the library property even taking into
consideration any development that could occur in the current Cub parking lot. In the future, if
there would be problems, adjustments could be made to the traffic signal at 36"' Avenue and
Vicksburg lane. Staff would continue monitoring the traffic in this area.
Lois Thompson, representing the library, stated construction would begin in June or July 2008
and be completed in early 2010.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Request for Proposal for Comprehensive Municipal Recycling Services
Transit and Solid Waste Manager Hellekson discussed the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for
comprehensive municipal recycling services.
The Council discussed suggested changes to the text of the draft.
Jennifer Klenert, from Waste Management, agreed with Council's comments and suggestions to
the draft RFP. She spoke of an organics pilot project they are currently participating with in
North River Hills in Burnsville and Carver County.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adop
a Resolution Approving Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Recycling Services with
changes to portions of the text as recommended by the Council (Res2008-150). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.4) Unaudited Financial Report for 2007 and Approval of Transfers
City Manager Ahrens discussed the unaudited financial report for 2007 and the proposed transfer
of funds.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adop
a Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Street Reconstruction,
Facilities, and Park Replacement (Res2008-151), Resolution Adopting Amended 2007 Budgets
Res2008-152), and a Resolution Approving Closure of Central Services Fund (Res2008-153).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
There was no report.
9.2) Composting of Food Waste
Councilmember Black asked if the Council would be interested in adopting an ordinance to
allow the composting of food wastes. The Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) had
previously discussed this, but no Council action was taken.
The Council directed staff to provide a report to the Council on the EQC's discussion, and if staff
has received any complaints on odor from backyard compost sites.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approxi nple ly 9:15 P.M.
Sandra R. Engdahl, (° " y Clerk
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