HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01-13-2009Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
January 13, 2009
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 January 13, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Stein, Murdock, Willis,
Bildsoe, and Black.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein,
Public Works Director Cote, Fire Chief Kline, Administrative Services Director Portner, Park
and Recreation Director Blank, Community Development Director Juetten, and City Clerk
Engdahl.
Oaths of Office
Oaths of Office were administered by City Clerk Engdahl to At Large Councilmember Willis,
Ward 1 Councilmember Judy Johnson, and Ward 3 Councilmember Bob Stein.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Proclaim June 6 as "Onegirloneride Day"
Mayor Slavik read the proclamation proclaiming June 6 as "Onegirloneride Day." E'leese
Madgett Manrique updated the Council on her project/goal.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik noted that after this Council meeting, the Council would continue their discussion
on the appointments to the boards and commissions and 2009 Council Coordinating
Representatives.
1 The Metropolitan Council's payment to Plymouth Metrolink and an update on the proposed
closing of Pilgrim Lane Elementary School were added to the agenda as item No's. 9.2 and 9.3
respectively.
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1 Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No's. 6.12, 6.08, and 6.05 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under
General Business as item No's. 8.4, 8.5, and 8.05 respectively.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to ado -pt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from Regular Council Meetings of October 14, 2008, October 28, 2008,
November 10, 2008, November 25, 2008, and December 9, 2008, and Special Council Meetings
of November 10, 2008, November 18, 2008, November 25, 2008, December 1, 2008, and
December 9, 2008.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending January 3, 2009 (Res2009-001).
6.03) Appointment of Dr. Ronald Mcgown as City Health Officer for 2009.
6.04) Appointment of Sandra Engdahl as City Council Secretary for 2009.
6.05) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.05).
6.06) Res6lution Appointing Official Depositories for City Funds for 2009 (Res2009-002).
6.07) Resolution Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses for 2009 (Res2009-003).
6.08) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.5).
6.09) Ordinance Amending Chapters 4, 9, and 10 of the City Code (Ord2009-01).
6.10) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 for Highway 55 Culvert Replacement Project
713 8 — Res2009-004).
6.11) Resolution Approving Reduction in Retainage for 2008 Street Reconstruction Project
8101— Res2009-005).
6.12) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.4).
6.13) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for 2009 Mill and Overlay Project
9108 — Res2009-006).
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6.14) Resolution Authorizing Payment for Purchases that may Exceed $100,000 (Res2009-
007).
6.15) Resolution Authorizing Payment of 2009 Membership Dues for the Elm Creek, Shingle
Creek, and Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commissions (Res2009-008).
6.16) Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Eight New Current Model Replacement Police
Squad Cars (Res2009-009).
6.17) Resolution Approving Final Release of Financial Guarantee for Seven Greens (2001031 —
Res2009-010).
6.18) Resolution Approving the 2009 Pay Equity Implementation Report (Res2009-011).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License Applications from The After Midnight
Group III, d/b/a Cowboy Jacks, 4120 Berkshire Lane North
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the request of The After Midnight Group III, d/b/a Cowboy
Jacks, 4120 Berkshire Lane North, for On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor Licenses.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Approving On -Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for The After Midnight Group III
Res2009-012). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.2) Wine and On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License Applications from Cam Rahn Bay of
Plymouth, Inc., d/b/a Cam Rahn Bay, 1605 County Road 24, Suite 205
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the request of Cam Rahn Bay of Plymouth, Inc., d/b/a Cam Rahn
Bay, 1605 County Road 24, Suite 205, for Wine and On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt
Ja Resolution Approving (Res2009-013). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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General Business
8.01) Designate 2009 Official Newspaper
Jan Haugen, 15760 27th Avenue North, voiced her frustrations in trying to have the PlMouth
Sun Sailor be delivered to her home.
Mayor Slavik stated staff would contact the Plymouth Sun Sailor on her behalf.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Designating thehe Plymouth Sun Sailor as the City's Official Newspaper for 2009
Res2009-014). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.1) Approve Appointments of Board and Commission Members
Mayor Slavik stated the Council would continue this discussion immediately following the
regular Council meeting this evening.
8.2) Approve 2009 Council Coordinating Representatives and Other Agency
Appointments
Mayor Slavik stated the Council would continue this discussion immediately following the
regular Council meeting this evening.
8.3) Approve Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2009
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt a Resolution Appointing Councilmember Willis as Deputy Mayor for 2009 (Res2009-
016). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.4) Preliminary Engineering Report and Order Preparation of Plans and Specifications
for 2009 Street Reconstruction Project (9101)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed 2009 street reconstruction project for the
Kingsview Heights and Circle Park areas. He explained the proposed project schedule is
different than previous street reconstruction project schedules. The public improvement hearing
would be held after the bids have been opened for the project. This change would allow staff to
provide to the Council more accurate costs as opposed to estimated project costs, and the Council
could then decide whether to proceed with the project. He stressed that approving the
preliminary engineering report and ordering preparation of plans and specifications wouldn't
commit the Council to proceeding with the project.
Brooke Kent, 545 Niagara Lane, stated that they distributed surveys to all of the property owners
and half the property owners responded. The residents are concerned about the economic
feasibility of this project and the cost effectiveness of this project given the initial proposed
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assessment of $9,500 to $13,000 that was received from the City in November. She stated
residents appreciate bids being let prior to approving the project; however, residents are
concerned about the assessments due to the state of the economy and the housing market.
Phyl Weber, 505 Lanewood Lane North, stated that according to the City's newsletter, the City is
scaling back and eliminating projects so why is the Council considering proceeding with this
project.
Gary Whiteford, 525 Niagara Lane North, stated this assessment would be a hardship for them as
they would desire to make a lump payment versus financing the assessment. He requested that if
the project is approved, the traffic issues on Niagara Lane should be addressed. Perhaps Niagara
Lane could be closed and made an emergency access.
Brian Weekley, 633 Lanewood Lane North, asked how the costs increased from the initial
correspondence that the residents received from the City.
Warren Day, 410 Niagara Lane North, stated the speed bumps on their street have been effective
as they have stopped and/or slowed the traffic. Also, people stopped using Niagara lane as a "cut
through" to I-494. However, according to the engineer's report, those speed bumps would be
removed with this project. He stated if that is -the case, the traffic situation on Niagara Lane
would need to be addressed.
Eric Paulsen, 305 Lanewood Lane North, agreed that the speed bumps are effective in slowing
1 the traffic on Niagara Lane; however, that traffic has now been rerouted through Lanewood
Lane. He stated the residents on Lanewood Lane are opposed to the speed bumps unless there is
some protection for Lanewood Lane.
Betty Oberg, 400 Juneau Lane, stated this assessment would not only be a hardship for her but
for other long-time residents. She stated there are residents who have lost their jobs and the state
of the economy is a concern.
David Schmidtke, 715 Lanewood Lane North, agreed that with the current state of the economy,
this isn't a good time for this project. In addition, the traffic issues would need to be addressed
on Lanewood Lane.
Frank Boardman, 920 Minnesota Lane, stated the speed bumps on Niagara Lane doubled the
amount of traffic on his street.
Don Moore, 205 Lanewood Lane North, stated that Lanewood Lane is absorbing the majority of
the traffic. He stated if this project is approved, he's unsure if he can keep his property. He
stated 30 years ago their street was on the 10 -year project list. However, there was no major
street reconstruction project, just filling of potholes over the years. Seven years ago he asked
staff if their street was scheduled for reconstruction, and staff indicated their street wasn't on any
list. He agreed that this isn't a good time for the project.
Mayor Slavik and Public Works Director Cote answered the residents' questions which included
design and traffic calming alternatives for Niagara Lane and Lanewood Lane, assessment
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deferment policy for disabled citizens and senior citizens, and how the streets were determined
r for street reconstruction. They noted that the option of proceeding with street reconstruction
projects but delaying for the assessments for a couple of years had briefly been discussed by the
Council. However, the impact of this to the City as well as how many years would the City do
this type of arrangement would need to be further reviewed by staff.
Ron Weber, 505 Lanewood Lane North, stated after curb and gutter is constructed, the water
would still flow to the swamp adjacent to his property. He stated the City dug up the swamp and
continues to make it bigger. There was never a water problem until the City dug up the swamp.,
He acknowledged that the road improvement is necessary, but not the drainage portion of the
project. He noted the number of homes that are currently for sale on Lanewood Lane as well as
the damage that semis have been doing to their road when current homes are demolished and
replaced with new homes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt a
Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report and Ordering Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for 2009 Street Reconstruction Project (9101 — Res2009-017). With all members
voting in favor but Bildsoe and Johnson, the motion carried.
8.5) Acceptance of Environmental Quality Committee's 2008 Annual Report and 2009
Work Plan
Councilmember Willis stated he's primary concern is with the "to be determined" projects
contained in the Environmental Quality's 2009 Work Plan. This would be additional work load
for staff for projects the projects that were identified.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to accept
the Environmental Quality Committee's 2008 Annual Report and 2009 Work Plan with the
exception of the "to be determined" items, and those items would be discussed at a future Study
Session. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) . Future Study Sessions
The Council scheduled a Special Meeting on February 3 at 6:00 p.m. do discuss goals and
priorities for 2009.
The Council directed staff to provide a report on the City services that are provided to the City of
Medicine Lake.
9.2) Met Council Reimbursement Payment
Public Works Director Cote reported that the Metropolitan Council hadn't reimbursed Plymouth
Metrolink for services provided from October through December, as there currently isn't an
agreement in place. Therefore, a proposed reimbursement agreement would be on the January
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9.3) Update on the Closing of Pilgrim Lane Elementary School
Councilmember Stein reported the proposed closing of the Pilgrim Lane Elementary School.
The Council directed staff to look at options for the property whether it be reguiding or rezoning.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the Regular meeting at approximately 9:10 p.m. and continued their
Study Session to discuss board and commission appointments and Council Coordinating
Representative appointments.
Sandra R. Engdahl, dty Clerk
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