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Regular Council Meeting
January 27, 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 27, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Stein, Murdock, Willis, and
Bildsoe.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein,
Public Works Director Cote, Fire Chief Kline, Recreation Supervisor Greupner, Community
Development Director Juetten, Housing Manager Barnes, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Beth and Dan Pukal, 15125 9th Avenue North, addressed the Council regarding the proposed
street reconstruction project for their street. They stated they are very concerned how this project
would affect them financially. Therefore, they requested that this project be postponed or
minimize the assessments (delete the curb and gutter similar to the reconstruction of Shenandoah
Lane).
Janelle Leppa, 815 Niagara Lane, shared the Pukals' concerns regarding the project. She stated
she supports speedbumps in the road. If the current speedbumps aren't replaced, the neighbors
should pay less of the cost. She suggested looking at repairs to the roads and postpone the
reconstruction project for five years until the economic climate is better.
Mayor Slavik stated that staff would contact these residents to answer their questions.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of Fire and Ice Festival on February 7
Recreation Supervisor Karol Greupner announced this year's Fire and Ice Festival on February 7
at Parkers Lake.
Fire Chief Kline introduced Kip Springer the City's new Deputy Fire Chief.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
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approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from Regular and Special Council Meetings of January 13, 2009.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending January 17, 2009 (Res2009-018).
6.03) Approve forwarding of comments to the City of Golden Valley on their 2030
Comprehensive Plan.
6.04) Resolution Approving Request for Final Payment for Zachary Playfield Redevelopment
Project (6129 — Res2009-019).
6.05) Resolution Terminating the Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement for French
Ridge Park (Res2009-020).
6.06) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 2 and Final for the 2008 Sanitary Sewer
Lining Project (8111— Res2009-021).
6.07) Resolution Approving Agreement between the Metropolitan Council and Plymouth
Metrolink for Transit Convenience/Prepaid Fare Reimbursements (Res2009-022).
6.08) Resolution Terminating the Water Quality Agreement for the Woods at Medicine Lake
Res2009-023).
6.09) Resolution Awarding a Contract for Well No. 16 Pumping Facility (7114 — Res2009-
024).
6.10) Resolution Awarding Contract for Timber Creek Improvements Project (8115 — Res2009-
025).
Motion carried toapprove the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License Applications for Regency Midwest
Ventures Limited Partnership, d/b/a Plymouth Radisson, 3131 Campus Drive
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the request of Regency Midwest Ventures Limited Partnership,
d/b/a Plymouth Radisson, 3131 Campus Drive, for On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor Licenses.
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Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Approving On -Sale Liquor and Sundgy Liquor Licenses for Regency Midwest
Ventures Limited Partnership (Res2009-026). With all members voting in favor, the motion_
carried.
General Business
8.1) Rezoning and Planned Unit Development General Plan for an Addition to Tri-State
Drilling Building, 16940 Highway 55 (Wayne Jeske Associates — 2008109)
Community Development Director Juetten explained the proposed addition to Tri-State Drilling
building located at 16940 Highway 55. The applicant would be restricting options on the site for
the rezoning, such as height of the pipe stored on site not higher than eight feet, reducing lighting
on the property, turning off the exterior intercom system, and not expanding the inventory of the
pipe on site or how large their operation would be.
A suggestion was made to add condition No. 12 of the resolution to state, "the property owner
shall continuously maintain all fencing so that it remains opaque and eight feet in height."
Jim Melcher, from Tri-State Drilling, Inc. answered the Council's questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to
adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at
16940 State Highway 55 2008109 — Ord2009-02, Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for the
Rezoning of Land located at 16940 State Highway 55 (Res2009-027), and a Resolution
Approving a PUD General Plan for Wayne Jeske. Associates, Inc. for Tri-State Drilling on
Property located at 16940 State Highway 55 (Res2009-028) with the addition of condition No.
12 to state "the property owner shall continuously maintain all fencing so that it remains opaque
and eight feet in height." With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Revisions to the Plymouth Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund
Housing Manager Barnes presented the proposed revisions to the Plymouth Economic
Development Revolving Loan Fund as well as a proposed application from Value Rx to relocate
its business to Plymouth. He noted that Value Rx would be making application to the City to
relocate their business to the City. A public hearing is scheduled for February 24 on that
application.
The Council suggested a few minor word changes to the document.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the recommended changes. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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The Council directed staff to add review of this fund to the future study session list.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Appointment of Alternate Director to the Elm Creek Watershed District
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
appoint Janice Haugen as Alternate Director to the Elm Creek Watershed District. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approjitely 7:5
gandra R. Engdahl, Clerk
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