HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05-12-2009Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
May 12, 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 May 12, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Black, Bildsoe, Willis,
Murdock, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein,
Community Development Director Juetten, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Administrative
Services Director Portner, Senior Planners Drill, Darling, and Doty, Planning Manager Senness,
City Engineer Moberg, City Forester Buck, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Hanna Hill, 4890 Magnolia Lane North, voiced her concerns with the traffic situation at County
Road 9 and I-494. She requested there be designated left turn lanes or a cloverleaf at this
location. Mayor Slavik stated the County and State have control of this intersection for safety
improvements and the timing of the signalization. However, staff would contact those agencies
regarding her concern.
Bob Reeves, 17300 19th Avenue North, addressed the Council regarding the current Highway
101 project. He stated there were 350 trees removed (only 48 are being replaced), and in their
place is a wall with a chain linked fence. The trees function as a sound barrier, and the property
owners would be willing to plant any kind of trees. The bald eagles have left the past few weeks
during the construction. He questioned why the City received this type of wall when the type
and design of the wall in Minnetonka was very nice. They do not want a chain linked fence
separating Highway 101 from Kreatz Lake. In addition, he requested a 2.1 wetland replacement
ratio for any wetlands disturbed at Kreatz Lake. County staff indicated to him that that if the
City has a plan of action they would be willing to shift the plans.
Mayor Slavik stated this is a County project, and the County was responsible for property
acquisition. She directed staff to contact the County to determine what their intentions are
relative to the concerns that have been addressed by Mr. Reeves. Staff should provide copies to
the Council of the correspondence between staff and the County.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) "Arbor Day" Proclamation
Adopted Council Minutes 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2009
City Forester Buck reported on the Arbor Day celebration at Oakwood Elementary School on
May 22.
Mayor Slavik proclaimed May 22 as "Arbor Day."
4.02) Special Drop Off Event
Councilmember Black announced Plymouth's Special Drop -Off Event that will be held on May
30 at the Public Works Facility.
Mayor Slavik announced that May 18 is "Walls with the Mayor" at 6:00 p.m. at the Plymouth
Creek Center. This is a kick off to the Step -Up Challenge.
Mayor Slavik thanked the Fire Department for a job well done at the Parkers Lake Apartments
fire last evening.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Council Meetings of April 28.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending May 2, 2009 (Res2009-112).
6.03) Ordinance Amending Chapter IV of the City Code Concerning Building Construction
Regulations (Ord2009-06).
6.04) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment for Inspec, Inc. to allow Reconstruction of
the East Parking Lot and to construct a Parent and Bus Staging Area at Plymouth Middle School
located at 1001136 th Avenue North (2009006 - Res2009-113).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Revised Development Contract with U.S. Home Corporation for
Taryn Hills 81h Addition" located in the Southeast Quadrant of County Road 47 and Vicksburg
Lane (2008058-F - Res2009-114).
6.06) Resolution Awarding a Contract for the 2009 Street Seal Coat Program (9110 - Res2009-
115).
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6.07) Resolution Awarding a Contract for 2009 Street Crack Repair Program (9111 - Res2009-
116).
6.08) Resolution Setting public hearing for proposed changes to Plymouth Metrolink (fixed
routes) and Dial -a -Ride (Res2009-117).
6.09) Resolution Accepting a Grant Award from the Recycling Association of Minnesota and
ALCOA (Res2009-118).
6.10) Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for Verizon Wireless located at 3600
Holly Lane (Res2009-119).
6.11) Resolution Approving Contractual Agreement with the Federal Government under the
Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Res2009-120).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Project Hearing on 2009 Mill and Overlay Project (9108)
City Engineer Moberg reported on the proposed project.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Ordering Improvement for 2009 Mill and OverlaS Project (9108 - Res2009-121)
and a Resolution Awarding a Contract for the 2009 Mill and Overlaeject (9108 — Res2009-
122). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Annual Update of the City Code and Zoning Ordinance
At a Study Session held prior to the Regular Meeting this evening, the Council discussed the
proposed changes to the City Code and Zoning Ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Zoning Ordinance (Ord2009-07), an Ordinance
Amending Chapters 4 8 9 10 and 11 of the City Code (Ord2009-08), and a Resolution
Approving Summary Publication of the Ordinances (Res2009-123) with the exception of the
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proposed language for lot coverage and tree preservation.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson to amend the main motion to not remove the
proposed language for lot coverage. This motion died for lack of a second.
Carole Toohey, representing Lennar Corporation, referred to correspondence sent to the Council.
She stated the proposed language regarding architectural standards would be a hardship for
developers and homeowners.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
amend the main motion to remove the proposed language regarding architectural standards.
Councilmember Johnson stated she would like to know what it would do to the cost of the units.
Perhaps the new language wouldn't accomplish what the City is trying to accomplish, and there
could be unintended consequences.
Councilmember Black suggested a more detailed discussion at a study session.
Mayor Slavik and Councilmember Willis stated they support the proposed language as it would
be a change in the right direction for high quality developments in the community.
Councilmember Stein requested an amendment that addresses the architectural design of the
developments. In addition, he requested information on how the garage sizes were determined.
Councilmember Bildsoe agreed in creating different design standards, but the Council needs to
review it further.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor but Slavik and Willis, the
motion carried.
The Council scheduled a study session on June 9 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss architectural guidelines.
The Council voted on the amended main motion and with all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
8.2) Preliminary Engineering Report, Order Plans and Specifications, and Set Public
Hearing for Cimarron Ponds Street Reconstruction (9113)
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering ReportCalling for a Public Hearing, and
Ordering the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for. the Cimarron Ponds Street
Reconstruction Project (9113 — Res2009-124).
John Milnes, 1091 Weston Lane North, requested the Council to accept the feasibility study. He
stated they surveyed the residents in the cul-de-sac area, and the majority of them supported the
proj ect after they had spoken with staff.
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Bill Miller, 1181 Yuma Lane North, stated the economy is a lot different now than when the
petition was circulated in 2005. This will be a "tough road" for many people. Therefore, he
requested that this project be delayed until the economy improves. He asked if the City could do
an overlay on the cul-de-sac rather than a complete reconstruction in order to reduce the cost.
Danna Smishek, 960 Zanzibar Lane North, stated she supports the reconstruction of the streets.
She would prefer the City doing the project versus the homeowners association. She agreed that
the economy is bad, but this would be the best time to do the project.
Sandie Larson, 1240 Black Oaks Lane, stated many of the property owners that initially signed
the petition understood that they would be assessed for the water, sewer, and cul-de-sac, but they
wouldn't be.
Mayor Slavik stated if the City takes over these streets, they need to be constructed to City
standards. Therefore, an overlay wouldn't be an option.
Councilmember Johnson asked if this project would negatively impact the 2010 projects. City
Manager Ahrens replied there would be sufficient funds due to two street reconstruction projects
that didn't get approved this year. The City would be bonding for projects next year, but adding
this project wouldn't mean that the City would need to bond sooner.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor but Johnson, the motion
carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update,
City Attorney Knutson updated the Council on proposed legislation regarding rental housing
code.
The Council requested staff to provide a report regarding the proposed low impact development
legislation.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approx ately :23 p.
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Sandra R. Engdahl, CiVy Clerk
Adopted Council Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2009