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Regular Council Meeting
March 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 March 10, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Murdock, Black, Stein, Willis,
and Bildsoe.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein,
Public Works Director Cote, Fire Chief Kline, Community Development Director Juetten, Park
and Recreation Director Blank, Administrative Services Director Portner, Volunteer Coordinator
Maas, Superintendent of Recreation Evans, Planning Manager Senness, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Mary Critelli, 445 Lanewood Lane, and Judy Piroyan, 435 Lanewood Lane, requested that the
proposed street reconstruction in their neighborhood be postponed due to the state of the
economy.
Susan Johnson, 18135 38th Avnenue North, representing the Plymouth Community Foundation,
stated that they are receiving applications from area non-profit organizations for projects
involving open spaces, social needs (youth and elderly), educational initiatives, art and culture.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) 2008 Annual Report on Volunteer Program
Volunteer Coordinator Maas provided the annual report.
4.02) Announcement of Health Fair on March 15
Superintendent of Recreation Evans reported on the Health Fair to be held on March 15 at the
Plymouth Creek Center.
4.03) Retirement Recognition of Senior Engineering Technician Darrell Johnson
Public Works Director Cote announced that on March 13 a retirement celebration would be held
for City employee Darrell Johnson.
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Mayor Slavik announced that the City would be hosting State of the City tomorrow at City Hall.
Approval of Agenda
Approval of comments on the City of Wayzata's 2030 Comprehensive Plan was added as item
No. 6.13 under the Consent Agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes from Regular Council Meeting of February 24, 2009.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending February 28, 2009 (Res2009-
054).
6.03) Resolution Accepting Donation from Solutran Customized Payment Solutions (Res2009-
055).
6.04) Resolution Accepting Donation from It's a Pet Life (Res2009-056).
6.05) Resolution Approving Amended Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Metro -
Environment Partnership Grant for Plymouth Creek Water Quality Ponds (3105 — Res2009-057).
6.06) Resolution Approving Easement Agreement for Drainage and Utility Purposes at 11140
Highway 55 (7138 - Res2009-058).
6.07) Resolution Awarding Bid for 2009 Street Sweeping Program (9116 — Res2009-059).
6.08) Resolution Accepting a Metropolitan Emergency Services Board Public Safety
Interoperability Communication Grant (Res2009-060).
6.09) Resolution Approving a 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Program and 2009 Facilities
Management Budget Amendment (Re2009-061).
6.10) Resolution Designating Municipal State Aid Streets Part of 28th Avenue and 27th Avenue
between Niagara Lane and Fernbrook, Lane (Res2009-062).
6.11) Resolution Approving 2009 Engineering Guidelines and Standard Detail Specifications
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Res2009-063).
6.12) Resolution Approving a Tobacco License for Walgreen Co., b/b/a Walgreens No. 12510,
6025 Shenandoah Lane North (Res2009-064).
6.13) Approval of comments on the City of Wayzata's 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Off -Sale Liquor License for Vinifera Wines and Ales, Inc., 1400 County Road 101
North, Suite K5
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the proposed application.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik adjourned the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt a
Resolution Approving an Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Vinifera Wines and Ales,
i Inc., d/b/a Vinifera Wines and Ales, Inc., 1400 County Road 101 North, Suite K5 (Res2009-
065). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Ordinance Amending Section 1105 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Lawful
Gambling (Ord2009-04)
Mayor Slavik stated there is a motion on the table from the previous Council meeting to adopt
the proposed Ordinance. Following a few brief comments, the Council voted on the motion.
With Bildsoe, Johnson, Murdock, and Stein voting yes, and Black, Willis, and Slavik voting no,
the motion carried.
8.2) Public Arts Policy
Recreation Supervisor Greupner reported on the proposed public arts policy.
Motion was by Councilmember Bildsoe, seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Public Arts Policy Res2009-066). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
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Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Comprehensive Plan Update
Planning Manager Senness provided an update on the approval of the City's Comprehensive
Plan as it moves through the Metropolitan Council's approval process. She noted some errors
that were corrected on the original plan.
9.2) Legislative Update
The Council discussed proposed legislative bills.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at
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Sandra R. Engdahl, ity Clerk
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