HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-14-2009Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
July 14, 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 July 14, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Council Members Johnson, Black, Bildsoe, Willis,
Murdock, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Knutson, Parks and Recreation Director Blank, Administrative
Services Director Portner, Police Chief Goldstein, Captain Evenson, Transit and Solid Waste
Manager Hellekson, Transit Coordinator Maciej, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to speak at the forum.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
There were no presentations or public information announcements.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to
approve the a egnda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems. tems.
6.01) Special and Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 23.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending July 4, 2009 (Res2009-153).
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6.03) Resolution Approving Variances for Three Rivers Park District for Trail Signage at Nine
Sites along the Luce Line and Medicine Lake Regional Trails (2009017 — Res2009-154).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for the City of Plymouth for "Hampton Glen"
for property located at 5815 Juneau Lane North (2009-15 — Res2009-155) and a Resolution
Approving Variances for Lot Area, Lot Width and Access to a Public Right -of -Way for the City
of Plymouth for Property located at 5815 Juneau Lane North (2009015 — Res2009-156).
6.05) Approve draft comments on the City of Corcoran's 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
6.06) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
the Four Seasons Well Raw Watermain (7114 — Res2009-157).
6.07) Resolution Approving Payment No. 2 and Final for Fire Station No. 1 Parking Lot
Reconstruction Project (8110 — Res2009-158).
6.08) Approve appointments to the Robbinsdale Area Schools Divestiture Plan Advisory
Committee.
6.09) Resolution Approving Garbage Hauler License for Budget Waste Systems (Res2009-159).
6.10) Resolution Approving Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
for the Safe and Sober Communities Project (Res2009-160).
6.11) Resolution Approving Multi -Agency Law Enforcement Agreement for the Minnesota
Internet Crimes Against Childrens Task Force (Res2009-161).
6.12) Resolution Approving Opening of Resource Planning Fund (Res2009-162), Resolution
Approving Transfer of Funds from Building and Equipment Fund to General Fund, Public
Facilities, Information Technology, and Resource Planning Fund (Res2009-163), Resolution
Approving Transfer of Funds from Public Safety Grant Fund to General Fund (Res2009-164),
Resolution Approving Transfer, of Funds General Fun to Street Reconstruction, Park
Replacement, and Employee Fund (Res2009-165), Resolution Adopting Amended 2008 Budgets
Res2009-166), and a Resolution Approving Closure of Public Safety Grant Fund and Building
and Equipment Fund (Res2009-167).
6.13) Resolution Approving Sunday Liquor License for Latuff's Pizza, 11333 Highway 55
Res2009-168).
With all members voting in favor motion carried.
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n General Business
8.1) 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program, Draft 1
Public Works Director Cote presented the first draft of the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement
Program which will aid the Council in their upcoming budget study sessions. He mentioned after
the Council's review of this first draft and recommended modifications, it will be presented to the
Planning Commission for a public hearing and following that, final adoption by the Council.
Councilmember Black requested further review of the Medina Road trail improvements. She
stated she is also interested in the City's consultant evaluating the geothermal option for the
Public Safety building when improvements are planned for the Hilde Performance Center..
Brief discussion was held on the Oakwood lighting project and how lighting projects are
prioritized.
Regarding the proposed improvements to the ramps at Station 73, staff indicated that a portion of
these repairs would be covered by the Metropolitan Council, and staff would determine if the
contractor assumes any liability.
Councilmember Stein asked if there have been any preliminary plans or discussions with the
neighborhood for the South Shore Drive reconstruction. Public Works Director Cote replied the
entire roadway has been surveyed, and preliminary plans have been prepared for the bridge. Staff
will be meeting with the neighborhood.in the near future. Staff doesn't anticipate a large amount
of right-of-way being acquired for this project.
The Council received the report with the above comments, and the draft would be forwarded to
the Planning Commission for the public hearing.
8.2) Recommendations by the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit for System
Changes to Plymouth Metrolink
Transit and Solid Waste Manager Hellekson presented the recommendations by the Plymouth
Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) on system changes for the Plymouth Metrolink.
Greg Buhr, 2625 Norland Lane North, voiced his opposition to the elimination of Route 773. He
suggested that Route 777 exit on 30th Avenue to 26th Avenue to West Medicine Lake Road which
would allow riders on 26th Avenue to take this shuttle bus.
Audrey Stein, 12730 26th Avenue, agreed with Mr. Buhr's comments.
Katie Rucke, 12215 29th Avenue North, stated she currently rides Route 773, and she suggested
the alternative route that Mr. Buhr suggested for Route 777. However, she feels the savings of
405,000 by eliminating Route 773 would lose riders.
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Barb Fagerberg, 12220 291h Avenue North, agreed with the comments provided by the previous
speakers.
Sylvia Gustafson, 1755 28th Avenue North, Chair of PACT, stated PACT is very supportive of the
recommendations outlined in the staff report. Regarding Route 777, they considered the
alternative plan that was suggested this evening by reviewing what was the best for safety and for
trying to keep Route 777 from being so long. In addition, the larger buses can't travel through
the neighborhoods.
Mary Rucke, 12215 29th Avenue North, stated she's a Route 773 rider and the proposed change
would work great for her.
Bob Zaragoza, 12745 30th Avenue North, stated he supports eliminating Route 773.
Teiiy Cheng, i 76 i 5 4th Place North, member of P 1 CTS rP 1 ster the Coin oil's support of the
proposed changes as recommended by PACT.
Sheryl Burns, 12309 26th Avenue North, agreed with Mr. Buhr's suggestion for Route 777. She
stated there are no sidewalks on 26th Avenue and it's hilly and unsafe to be walking to the nearest
bus stop.
Kim Vohs, Housing Director at Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners, thanked the
Council for reviewing transportation issues as well as extending Route 776 to Vicksburg
Commons.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt a Resolution Approving System Change to Plymouth Metrolink Fixed Routes and Dial -a -
Ride (Res2009-169).
Councilmember Black stated that she is concerned about the proposed changes to Dial -a -Ride as
many of those riders rely on that transportation to travel to their places of employment.
Transit and Solid Waste Manager Hellekson discussed the regional Dial -a -Ride service for the
seven county metropolitan area that the Metropolitan Council is developing. Approximately
1,000,000 would be directed to Hennepin County to operate this service. Hennepin County
Dial -a -Ride service would be provided to Plymouth without additional funding or subsidy from
the City. However, at this time, she was unsure as to the specific details of that service (what the
demand would be for the service, if it would be difficult to schedule rides, etc.).
Councilmember Murdock discussed the suggested alternative to Route 777 that was mentioned
this evening. Transit and Solid Waste Manager Hellekson reiterated the points that were
addressed earlier regarding the length of the route and malting loops through neighborhoods with
the larger buses that aren't feasible. In addition, for these shuttle buses, fares aren't collected to
provide this service.
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There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor but Murdock and Black,
the motion carried.
8.3) Direction on the City of Plymouth's Land Use Guiding/Zoning Reconciliation
2009016)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on staff's request for direction on initiating
land use guiding/zoning reconciliation as part of an update to the Comprehensive Plan for nine
identified sites. He discussed the locations of the each of the sites as well as the recommended
action (reguiding, rezoning, etc.).
Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Stein to direct
staff to begin the planningprocess for the identified parcels. With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
Kim Vohs spoke of the peninsula on Medicine Lake, and he stated any development would be
impacting a natural area. Access would have some impact in this fragile environment where two
lakes come together.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, City Jerk
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