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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). Adopted Council Minutes 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2009 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 Adopted Council Minutes 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2009 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. Adopted Council Minutes 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2009 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. y Sandra R. Engdahl, CiVy Clerk Adopted Council Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2009