HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-26-2008Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
August 26, 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 August 26, 2008.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Murdock, Willis, Black,
and Bildsoe.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein, City
Engineer Moberg, Administrative Services Director Portner, Transit and Solid Waste
Coordinator Hellekson, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Fire Chief Kline, Community
Development Director Juetten, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
LeRoy Lange, 12820 26°i Avenue North, spoke of the recent street repairs from 26th Avenue to
281h Avenue and Sycamore to Medicine Lake. He explained that the contractor took out the
streets on Sycamore and 26th Avenue first and used those streets as a staging area for the entire
project. They are using the street to dump crushed asphalt, which creates a dirt and dust issue for
the entire neighborhood. He stated due to the dust and dirt, they aren't able to open their
windows. He stated he would be filing a claim against the City and/or contractor to have his
home professionally cleaned inside and outside after completion of this project.
Mayor Slavik directed staff to review this situation and provide a status report to the Council.
She stated this issue should be addressed so these situations are minimized in the future.
Holly Martin, 2550 Medicine Ridge Road, stated she recently attended the Environmental
Quality Committee's meeting where they discussed invasive species in the area lakes. She
requested that as the Council works on the 2009 budget and Capital Improvements Program, that
necessary funding be budgeted to improve the quality of the lakes.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of September 9 State Primary Election
City Clerk Engdahl announced the State Primary Election on September 9 as well notice of
filings for the Ward 1, Ward 3, and At Large Council positions.
Councilmember Bildsoe mentioned a recent fire incident on August 9 and the response time of
the fire department.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein 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 Hewitt to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingiterns:
6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Council Meetings of August 12, 2008.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending August 16, 2008 (Res2008-247).
6.03) Resolution Approving a PUD Amendment for M&1 Banks Minnesota to allow Additional
Signage for the M&I Bank Building located at 3245 Vicksburg Lane (2008044 — Res2008-248),
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Amend the Shops at Plymouth Creek PUD
for Property Located at 3245 Vicksburg Lane North (2008044 — Ord2008-21), and a Resolution
Approving Findings of Fact for Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text for the Shops at Plymouth
Creek PUD for Additional Signage for the M&I Bank Building located at 3245 Vicksburg Lane
North (2008044 — Res2008-249).
6.04) Ordinance Amending the Text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, Entitled the
Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, Allowing "Delicatessen/Coffee House without Drive -Through
Service" in the C-1 Zoning District (2008059 — Ord2008-22) and a Resolution Approving
Findings of Fact for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Allow "Delicatessens/Coffee
Houses without Drive -Through Service" as a Permitted Use in the C-1 Zoning District (2008059
Res2008-250).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for U.S. Home Corporation
for "Taryn Hills 81h Addition" for Property located Southeast of County Road 47 and Vicksburg
Lane (2008058 — Res2008-251) and a Resolution Adopting Assessments, Levy No. 17080,
Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Area for Taryn Hills 8"' Addition (Res2008-252).
6.06) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
Well No. 16 Raw Water Main (7114 — Res2008-253).
6.07) Resolution Awarding Contract for Highway 55 Culvert Replacement Project (7138 —
Res2008-254).
6.07.1) Resolution &unending a Resolution Authorizing an Interfimd Loan for Advance of
Certain Costs in Connection with the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority's Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1-3 (Res2008-255).
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6.08) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for 28`h Avenue Lift Station Project (8108 —
Res2008-256).
6.09) Ordinance Approving, Resolution for Findings of Fact, and Resolution Approving PUD
for Rotthmd Development for 17 single family lots from on existing outlot for property located
west of Cheshire Parkway and north of 55`h Avenue North. (2008003 - Ord2008-253, Res2008-
257, Res2008-258).
6.10) Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Radios and to Participate in the Hennepin County
Sheriff s 800MHz Program (Res2008-259).
6.11) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for Schuett R/E Group,
LLC for "Hidden Acre Woods" for Property Presently Addressed as 4225 and 4245 Dunkirk
Lane North (2007070-F — Res2008-260).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled.
General Business
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 front
yard setback Variance. He explained the Planning Commission reviewed a number of options
for the garage and recommended denial of the application. He stated the proposed garage would
be 50 feet from the start of the roadway versus the normal 66 feet. The garage would be even
closer to the roadway when Juneau Lane is reconstructed. There is already a two garage on the
property; therefore, the Planning Commission didn't feel that there was a hardship.
The Council had questions for the applicant who wasn't in attendance at the meeting.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Coumeihnember Willis to table this item to
September 9 in order that the applicant could be present to answer their questions. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Recycling Contract
Transit and Solid Waste Coordinator Hellekson spoke of the changes between the proposed
contract from Eureka Recycling and the current contract with Waste Management.
The following residents were opposed to the proposed contract with Eureka Recycling. Various
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reasons included the additional cost with Eureka Recycling's contract, the pickup days not
coinciding with the refiise collection days, five pickup days for recycling in the city as well as
more trucks, the types of containers proposed, separating the recycling items, and favoring the
current system with Waste Management:
I . Scott R. Johnson, 15420 3'd Avenue North.
2. Don Smith, 10000 South Shore Drive.
3. Danna Smishek, 960 Zanzibar Lane North.
4. Dar Sjostrom, 959 Zanzibar Lane North.
5. Gene Ronson, 11415 Sunset Trail.
6. Bob Herman, 12300 54c1, Avenue North.
7. Maureen Clark, 610 Kingsview Lane.
8. Tery Groetren, 14530 15`' Avenue North.
9. Robert C. Anderson, 604 Kingsview Lane North
10. Bob Fernelius, 5220 Larch Lane North
11. Philip W. Hughes, 317 Union Terrace Lane.
12. James Caldwell, 2347 Jonquil Lane North.
13. Mark Washa, 205 Queensland Lane.
14. Steve Sandvig, 12910 34`h Avenue North.
15. Gary Hawley, 12915 34°i Avenue North.
16. Max Wilhelm, 508 Kingsview Lane.
17. Kurt Hellberg, 1420 Ranier Lane.
18. Mike Cagley, 4610 Valley Forge Lane North.
The following residents spoke in favor of the proposed contract with Eureka Recycling as there
would be more education on the need to recycle to protect the environment into the future, a dual
sort system being better than a single sort system where materials, such as glass, could be
embedded into the paper, and better quality of the recyclable products,
I . Ted Olson, 15000 44`h Avenue.
2. Rebecca Chesin, 3045 West Medicine Lake Drive.
3. Andre Guirand, 3045 West Medicine Lake Drive.
4. Kathryn Murphy, 2230 Archer Lane North.
5. Jennifer Ladendorf, 11207 49°i Avenue North.
6. Terry Christian, 9910 South Shore Drive.
7. Carlos Gutierrez, 1725 Garland Lane North.
Don Moore, 205 Lanewood Lane, asked what the requirement is for restaurants in the City. He
also commented that if currently glass is being embedded in with paper, it's not really being
recycled. Therefore, the City is paying more.
Gene Boyer, 5715 Deerwood Lane, stated that Councilmember Black, due to her employer and
their connection with Eureka Recycling, should remove herself from discussing and voting on
this item due to a conflict of interest.
Jeff Pepski, 3630 Yuma Lane, stated the current program requires residents to dual sort, but
many residents aren't sorting their materials. Therefore, he requested clarification on whether
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Waste Management is in compliance. He commented that a dual sort system would result in
more recycled materials.
Tim Brownell, Chief Operating Officer for Eureka Recycling, explained they are a non-profit
organization that only provides recycling collection. All of their resources go back into the
communities that they serve through education and expansion of their services. He stated they
have the recycling contracts with St. Paul and Roseville as well as with other cities, and how the
recycling participation has increased. He encouraged residents to use the textile options
available to them either with their company or other agencies. They understand that senior
citizens might not be generating the materials offered for collection. He stated their company
truly engages, informs, and inspires residents in the community. Their vested interest is to
capture as many materials as possible. He requested the Council to approve the proposed
contract with Eureka Recycling.
Jennifer Klermert, from Waste Management, encouraged the Council to tour their recycling
facility in Minneapolis so they can see the process that is used to sort the recycling products.
She stressed that there is no glass embedded in the paper. She stated that over time, residents
have started to mix their recycling. However, at their recycling facility, these products are sorted
accordingly. She stated regarding fuel usage, with the number of their trucks that are currently
on the City streets on specified days of the week, they are reducing fuel in the environment.
City Attorney Knutson clarified that there is no conflict of interest for Councihnenrber Black in
discussing and voting on this item.
The following items were discussed by the Council and staff:
1. Five proposals were received from three companies on the Request for Proposal process.
2. With the current recycling contract with Waste Management, the revenue sharing is
100%. With the new proposals, Waste Management proposed a 75% and Eureka
Recycling proposed 50% revenue sharing.
3. There are no recycling requirements for restaurants.
4. Eureka Recycling eliminated the $100,000 cost for a staircase and access to their site.
5. Waste Management is not out of compliance with the City's requirement for dual sort
system.
6. There would be no additional costs for recycling bin wheels. Staff is researching the
possibility of lids and if there would an additional cost.
Mayor Slavik provided a handout to the Council on information from other cities who have went
from a dual sort to single stream recycling and the success of those programs.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Murdock to
approve the proposed recycling contract with Eureka Recycling.
A Substitute Motion was made by Mayor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to
table the proposed contract with Eureka Recycling and direct staff to negotiate a contract with
Waste Management.
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The majority of the Council suggested that the Council review again all the Requests for
Proposals. Therefore, both motions on the table were withdrawn.
The Council directed staff to provide a report to the Council on the Requests for Proposals for
the September 9 meeting. At that meeting, the Council will provide direction to staff on whom
to negotiate a contract with.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Update on West Medicine Lake Park Building
Park and Recreation Director Blank updated the Council on the plans for the West Medicine
Lake Park building. The Council provided feedback to staff on the project.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approxi ately 11:27 p.m.
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Sandra R. Engdahl, Oily Clerk
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