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Regular Council Meeting
November 10, 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 November 10, 2008.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Stein, Murdock, Willis, Bildsoe,
Hewitt, and Black.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Deputy Police Chief
Plekkenpol, Public Works Director Cote, Fire Chief Kline, Park and Recreation Director Blank,
Community Development Director Juetten, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Micaela Conlon, 15390 18t" Avenue North, stated she received correspondence from the City
requesting removal of a basketball hoop in the City's right-of-way, which is in violation of the
City Code. She requested a Variance from the City Code and stressed the benefit of this
basketball hoop in this neighborhood outweighs removal of the hoop. This area provides a safe
place for children to play as it's located on a cul-de-sac, and the residents in the neighborhood
want the basketball hoop to remain. During the months that the basketball hoop isn't in use, the
backboard/hoop is placed up so it's not leaning over into the right-of-way. She stated this hoop
has been in place for three years, and there haven't been any problems.
Mayor Slavik stated that the issue is that this structure is in the public right-of-way, and the City
Code doesn't allow structures to be placed in the right-of-way. By having this type of structure
in this location, it encourages children to play in the street as well as taking away the ability for
the snowplows to remove the snow from the street without damaging the structure and the
snowplows. She stated that she would be adding further discussion of this item on tonight's
agenda as item No. 8.1.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Councilmember Bildsoe thanked City Clerk Engdahl, other City staff members, and the residents
who served as election judges in the November 4 General Election.
The Council congratulated Councilmembers Willis and Stein, and Ward 1 Councilmember Elect
Judy Johnson for their victories in the November 4 General Election.
Adopted Council Minutes 1 of 3 Regular Meeting of November 10, 2008
ADDroval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik added further discussion on basketball structures in the right-of-way as item No.
8.1 under General Business. By request of Councilmember Willis, scheduling a Study Session
on the 2009 budget was also added under General Business as item No. 8.2.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the amended a egnda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
ConsentAeenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending October 24, 2008 (Res2008-
336).
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending October 31, 2008 (Res2008-
337).
6.03) Resolution Adopting the Operation Night CAP Grant for DWI Enforcement (Res2008-
338).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Variance for Impervious Surface Coverage for Elements of
Construction for Property located at 11535 481h Avenue North (2008100 — Res2008-339).
6.05) Direct staff to forward comments to the City of Minnetonka on their Comprehensive
Plan.
6.06) Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement between the City of Plymouth and Plymouth
Sergeants Represented by Law Enforcement Labor Services for Calendar Years 2008-2009
Res2008-340).
6.07) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 3 and Final for Mooney Lake Emergency
Outlet Project (7111 — Res2008-341).
6.08) Resolution Approving Termination of Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement for
Park Woods Townhomes (Res2008-342).
6.09) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 12 and Final for 2007 Street
Reconstruction Project (7101 — Res2008-343).
6.10) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 9 and Final for 2007 Street
Reconstruction Project (7107 — Res2008-344).
Adopted Council Minutes 2 of 3 Regular Meeting of November 10, 2008
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled.
General Business
8.1) Basketball Hoop
The Council continued their discussion from the Public Forum regarding Ms. Micaela Conlon's
request for a Variance from the City Code to allow a permanent basketball structure in the right-
of-way
ight-
ofway in their neighborhood. The Council voiced their concerns regarding the need to be
consistent, safety and liability issues, emergency vehicles and snowplows navigating the cul-de-
sac, and the fact that this basketball structure is approximately two blocks by road to a
neighborhood park. Following this discussion, the Council took no action on Ms. Conlon's
request. Therefore, the basketball structure would need to be removed.
8.2) Set Special Meeting to Discuss 2009 Budget
The Council scheduled a Special Meeting on November 18 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the 2009
budget.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approx' ately 7; 3 p.m.
Ad
andra R. Engdahl, Cig Clerk
Adopted Council Minutes 3 of 3 Regular Meeting of November 10, 2008