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Regular Council Meeting
February 10, 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 February 10, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Stein, Murdock, Black, and
Bildsoe.
ABSENT: Councilmember Willis.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein,
Public Works Director Cote, Fire Chief Kline,'Community Development Director Juetten,
Recreation Superintendent Evans, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Presentation by Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek
Hennepin County Sheriff Stanek explained their collaborative efforts with local police
departments.
Mayor Slavik thanked the Park and Recreation staff for a successful Fire and Ice event on
February 7.
Mayor Slavik announced that she would be hosting "Skate with the Mayor" at Parkers Lake on
February 20.
Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Black added setting a Study Session to discuss the closing of the Pilgrim Lane
Elementary School as item No. 9.1 under Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to
gpprove the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Consent Agenda
By request of residents, the Council removed item No. 6.09 and placed it under General Business
as item No. 8.05.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from Regular Council Meeting of January 27, 2009.
6.02) Resolution Approving disbursements for Period ending January 31, 2009 (Res2009-030).
6.03) Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Park Facilities
and Fees (Ord2008-03).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment and Variances for the City of Plymouth to
allow Reconstruction of the Pike Lake Lift Station at 11435 61St Avenue (2008116 — Res2009-
031).
6.05) Resolution Approving the Application and Allocation of Fiscal Year 2009 Community
Development Block Grant Funds (Res2009-032).
6.06) Resolution Approving Payment No. 11 and Final for Fernbrook Lane Street and Signal
Improvements .(1013 - Res2009-033 and Res2009-034).
6.07) Resolution Terminating the Water Quality Treatment Pond Agreements for Phu11 Tree
East, Plum Tree East 2"d Addition, Plum Tree East .3 Addition, Plum Tree East 4th Addition,
Plum Tree East 5th Addition, Plum Tree East 7th Addition, and Plum Tree East 8th Addition
Res2009-035).
6.08) Accept 2009 Planning Commission Work Program.
6.09) This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.05.
6.10) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
the 2009 Temporary Overlay Project (9102 — Res2009-036).
6.11) Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report and Ordering Plans and
Specifications for 2009 Mill and Overlay Project (9108 — Res2009-037).
6.12) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Shops at Plymouth Creek (Res2009-038).
6.13) Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Televising Camera System with Cut Away Truck
Chassis (Res2009-039).
6.14) Resolution Amending City Manager Compensation (Res2009-040).
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6.15) Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement and Associated Letters of Agreement
between the City of Plymouth and Maintenance Employees for the Calendar Years 2009 through
2010 (Res2009-041).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.05) Approve Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bid for 2009
Street Reconstruction Project (9101)
Karen Roiseland, 215 Lanewood Lane North, requested the Co- uicil to postpone this project until
after the economy improves.
Brooke Kent, 545 Niagara Lane, stated once the bids are received, she would be willing to
survey the residents to receive their input on the proposed assessments. She stated she is
concerned about the speed and volume of traffic on Niagara Lane with the removal of the speed
bumps.
Tim McMahon, 835 Niagara Lane North, stated he's concerned about the speed bumps being
removed as there hasn't been a problem with traffic since they were installed. He requested the
City to reconsider constructing speed bumps with this project before it goes out to bid.
Ron Weber, 505 Lanewood Lane North, stated currently 9t" Avenue is a deadend, and the City is
proposing a cul-de-sac. He voiced his displeasure with the proposed plans not only regarding
that aspect of the project but with the proposed drainage system and the installation of curb and
gutter.
Warren Day, 410 Niagara Lane North, also requested that reconsideration be given for the
construction of speed bumps on Niagara Lane.
Steve Rosen, 14805 41" Avenue North, requested the Council to postpone this project due to the
current economy.
Discussion was held regarding adding the speed bumps as an alternative bid item.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bid for the 2009
Street Reconstruction Project with an alternative bid for the construction of speed bumps on
Niagara Lane (9101 — Res2009-042). With all members voting in favor but Bildsoe and.
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n Johnson, the motion carried.
Regarding Ms. Kent's offer to conduct a survey with the residents once the bids are received,
Mayor Slavik discouraged this, but requested that residents with concerns contact the
Councilmembers directly.
8.1) Non -Resident Fee Surcharge for Recreation Programs
Recreation Superintendent Evans reported on the proposed multi -tiered non-resident fee
surcharge for recreation programs.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to
adopt a Resolution Approving a Multi -Tiered Non -Resident Fee Surcharge for Recreation
Programs Res2009-043). With all members voting in favor but Black and Bildsoe, the motion
carried.
8.2) Charitable Gambling Ordinance
Community Development Director Juetten presented a report that was requested by the Council
regarding amending the amount of distance from an establislunent that is licensed for lawful
gambling to a dwelling, school, or place of worship.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
direct staff to prepare for the February 24 Cotulcil meeting, an Ordinance amending Section
1105 Subd. 4 of the City Code to state that "no premise permit shall be issued for any location
within 500 feet of any dwelling (residence), school or place of worship. The distance shall be
measured from the edge of a free standing building or tenant space of a business in a multi -tenant
building to the nearest point of the parcel or lot upon which the residence, school, or place of
worship is located." With all members voting in favor but Slavik and Black, the motion carried.
8.3) 2009 Goals and Legislative Priorities
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
approve the 2009 Goals and Legislative Priorities. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
Mayor Slavik requested that Councilmembers provide dates to the. City Manager on when they
could meet with the legislators to discuss the legislative priorities.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Schedule Study Session for Discussion on the Closing of the Pilgrim Elementary
School
The Council scheduled a Study Session on March 10 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the closing of the
Pilgrim Lane Elementary School.
Adopted Council Minutes 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of February 10, 2009
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approxi ' ately, 8:45 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, ty Clerk
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