HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-23-2008Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
September 23, 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 September 23, 2008.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Murdock, Willis, and
Black.
ABSENT: Councilmember Bildsoe.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein,
Public Works Director Cote, Fire Chief Kline, Administrative Services Director Pormer, Transit
and Solid Waste Coordinator Hellekson, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Planning Manager
Senness, Senior Planner Drill, Community Development Director Juetten, Public Safety
Education Specialist Cwayna, Cormnunications Manager LaFave, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of Fire Department Open House on October 11 at Fire Station HI
Public Safety Education Specialist Cwayna reported on the open house on October I I at Fire
Station III.
4.02) Recognize Police Explorers on their National Explorer Competition
The Council recognized the police explorers on their National Explorer competition.
4.03) Announcement of Proclamation from Governor Regarding "Best Places to Live"
Communications Manager LaFave announced this year's Plymouth on Parade on October 4. She
also reported on the Governor's Proclamation declaring October 4 as "Plymouth Minnesota Best
Places to Live Day." Mayor Slavik read the Proclamation.
CM Black reminded everyone about the special collection day this Saturday at Public Works
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Cotmcilmember Black to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Aeenda
Motion was made by Councihnember Hewitt, and seconded by Cormcilmember Willis to ado tt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Council Meetings of August 26, and Special
Meeting of September 16, 2008.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending September 13, 2008 (Res2008-
278).
6.03) Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the General Election (Res2008-279).
6.04) Direction to staff to provide written comments to the City of Medicine Lake on their
updated Comprehensive Plan.
6.05) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.05).
6.06) Resolutions Approving a Shoreland Variance to allow Two Contiguous Non -Conforming
Lots under the Same Ownership for Properties located at 2635 and 2645 Nathan Lane (2008067
Res2008-280 and Res2008-28).
6.07) Resolution Approving a Termination the Maple Grove/Plymouth Hazardous Materials
Response Team Joint Powers Agreement for Use of Personnel and Equipment (Res2008-282).
6.08) Resolution Approving a Natural Preserve for McQuay located at 13600 Industrial Park
Boulevard (2008080 - Res2008-283).
6.09) Resolution Declaring Finding of "No Need" for an Environmental Impact Statement
based upon Review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet Dated May 20, 2008 for the
Proposed Wild Wings Flood Improvement Project (7135 - Res2008-284).
6.10) Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Assessment for 2008 Street
Reconstruction Project (8101 - Res2008-285) and a Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed
and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll for 2008 Street Reconstruction Project
8 101 — Res2008-286).
6.11) Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Proposed Assessment for 2008 Street
Reconstruction Project (8109 - Res2008-287) and a Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed
and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll for 2008 Street Reconstruction Project
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8109 — Res2008-288).
6.12) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 2 and Final for 2008 Sea] Coat Program
8119E — Res2008-289).
6.13) Resolution Approving BMP Maintenance Agreement for Jake's City Grille Building and
Parking Lot Renovation located at 3005 Harbor Lane (Res2008-290).
6.14) Resolution Amending Resolution 93-169 and Authorizing No Parking on Forestview
Lane, from 36`h Avenue to 250 feet north (Res2008-291).
6.15) Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with the Minnesota Department of
Public Safety for the Program of Underage alcohol Compliance Check Funding (Res2008-292).
6.16) Resolution Approving Winter Trails Activity Permit (Res2008-293).
6.17) Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Delinquent Accounts (Res2008-294).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled.
General Business
8.05) Transmittal of the Comprehensive Plan Update for the City of Plymouth to the
Metropolitan Council (2005050)
Planning Manager Senness briefly discussed the process for updating the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Approving Transmittal of the Comprehensive Plan Update for the City of Plymouth
to the Metropolitan Council (2005050 — Res2008-285). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
8.1) Variance to Allow Construction of a 625 Square Foot Detached Garage in the Front
Yard for Property located at 5755 Juneau Lane (James Claseman — 2008047)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the request of James Claseman for a
Variance to allow for constriction of a 625 square foot detached garage in the front yard at 5755
Juneau Lane. He stated if the garage were constricted eight feet from the front property line as
proposed, that could affect the future reconstruction of Juneau Lane and a retaining wall that
would be constructed as part of that project.
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Public Works Director Dote added that under the current special assessment policy, the retaining
wall would be added to the cost of the project and assessed to the benefiting property owners in
the project. Staff wouldn't be able to determine the size of the retaining wall that would be
necessary until the design level of the project.
James Claseman, applicant, stated that due to the topography of his property, which is wetland,
he has very limited space dr option for his garage.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Hewittto adop
a Resolution Approving a Variance for James Claseman for a Detached Garage in the Front Yard
for Property located at 5755 Juneau Lane North (2008047 — Res2008-296). With Hewitt, Stein,
Willis, and Slavik voting yes, and Murdock and Black voting no, the motion carried.
8.2) Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for Sunrise Assisted Living of Plymouth
Sunrise Development, Inc. — 2008037)
Planning Manager Drill reported on the request of Sunrise Development Inc. for Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permits approval for an assisted living development to be located at 3855
County Road 101.
Laura Hester, representing applicant, provided a presentation on the proposed development.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black to adopt a
Resolution Approving a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permits for Sunrise Development Inc for
an Assisted Living Nursing Care Facility for Property located at 3855 County Road 101
2008037 — Res2008-297). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit's Recommendation to Reduce Plymouth
Dial -A -Ride Service and Dial -A -Ride Fair Increase
Transit and Solid Waste Manager Hellekson reported on the proposed changes to the Plymouth
Metrolink Dial -A -Ride as recommended by the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit. The
changes are to eliminate Saturday Dial -A -Ride service and increase the fare from $2 to $3.
Kathryn Johnson, 18620 291h Avenue North, requested that the City retain the Saturday Dial -A -
Ride service. She suggested that the City partner with other agencies, businesses, and churches
to explore options for funding this system before the service be discontinued.
Councilmember Hewitt commented that the City has conducted meetings as Ms. Johnson as
suggested with transit users, schools, businesses, and there was limited success with attendance.
Wendy Geving, program director at Interfaith Outreach, stated their clients rely heavily on the
transit system and in particular, the Dial -A -Ride service.
LaDonna Hoy, from Interfaith Outreach, echoed Ms. Geving and Ms. Johnson's comments. She
also proposed to establish a task force, including the City and community partners to study the
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long term needs for transportation.
Kim Vohs, Interfaith Outreach, supported the suggestion to partner with other agencies and
community partners. He also spoke of the need to expand the Plymouth Metrolink bus service at
County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane for the new developments in this area.
Councilmember Hewitt explained the limited funding sources for the Plymouth Metrolink and
the need to adjust routes in order increase service in the Northwest Plymouth area.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adop
a Resolution Approving the Fare Increase to the Plymouth Metrolink Dial -A -Ride Service
Res2008-298). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council decided to take no action on eliminating the Dial -A -Ride Service on Saturday, but
maintaining that service. They requested that the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
review the hours of service—perhaps ending the service earlier during the week in order to avoid
eliminating Saturday hours. In addition, the Council would like a report on who uses the
Saturday service and where their destinations are.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Director Vacancy on the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
The Council didn't make an appointment to the director's vacancy on the Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission but delayed the appointment until the annual appointments
are made to the City's boards and commissions.
9.2) Appointment to the Planning Commission
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Murdock to adopt
a Resolution appointing Scott Nelson to the Ward 3 Position(previously At Large) and Gordon
Petrash to the At Large Position on the Planning_ Commission (Res2008-299). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approx ; ately 8:53 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, (Aty Clerk
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