HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-22-2009n Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
September 22, 2009
Deputy Mayor Willis 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 September 22, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Willis, Council Members Bildsoe, Johnson, Murdock, and
Stein.
ABSENT: Mayor Slavik and Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park Director Blank,
Administrative Services Director Portner, Fire Captain Dreelan, Police Chief Goldstein, Public
Works Director Cote, Planning Manager Senness, City Forester Buck, Park Supervisor Anderson,
and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Presentation of Planting Plymouth Proud Gardening Award
City Forester Buck introduced Nancy Devine who was this year's Planting Plymouth Proud
Gardening Award winner.
4.02) Announcement of Plymouth on Parade on September 26
Park Supervisor Anderson announced Plymouth on Parade and other activities scheduled for.
September 26.
4.03) Presentation on West Health's 15th Anniversary Celebration
Jeff Roseland from West Health reported on their open house to be held on October 3 to celebrate
their
15th Anniversary. Deputy Mayor Willis read and presented a Proclamation Declaring
September 26 as "West Health Day."
4.04) Proclaim September 25 as "International Ataxia Awareness Day"
Adopted Minutes 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of September 22, 2009
Deputy Mayor Willis read and presented.a Proclamation Declaring September 25 as
International Ataxia Awareness Day."
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
qpprove the a egnda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 8.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending September 14, 2009 (Res2009-222).
6.03) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License for West Lutheran High School for an
event to be held on October 24 (Res2009-223).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Three Rivers Park District for Special
Lighting at the Eagle Lake Regional Park Miniature Golf Course located at 11000 County Road
10 (2009049 — Res2009-224).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Variance to allow a 14.5 foot Rear Yard Setback where 25 feet is
required by the Zoning Ordinance for James and Jeanne Rolfs for Property located at 18920
27th
Place North (2009043 — Res2009-225).
6.06) Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed
Assessment Roll for 36th Avenue Street Reconstruction Project (8104 - Res2009-226) and a
Resolution Setting Hearing on Proposed Assessment for 36th Avenue Street Reconstruction
Project (Res2009-227).
6.07) Resolution Approving Payment No. 6 and Final for 28th Avenue Lift Station
Rehabilitation (8108 — Res2009-228).
6.08) Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed
Assessment Roll for 2009 Mill and Overlay Project (9108 - Res2009-229) and a Resolution
Setting Hearing on Proposed Assessment for 2009 Mill and Overlay Project (Res2009-230).
6.09) Resolution Setting Public Hearing for Delinquent Accounts (Res2009-231).
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With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.1) 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program (2009042)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program
CIP). He stated on July 14, the Council discussed the first draft, and the Council requested a
few minor changes. The Planning Co iui ission cond'u'cted a hearing Ori September 2 or. the final
draft and recommends adoption.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to
adopt a Resolution Approving the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program (Res2009-232).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Preparation of Plans and Contracts for the Hilde Performance Center
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Park Director Blank stated in 2008, concept plans for the upgrade of the Hilde Performance
Center were developed and approved by the Council. In December 2008, due to the economy,
the Council delayed the work from 2009-2010. He explained the CIP would allocate $2.6
million for the improvements. Due to Music in Plymouth, the improvements would need to start
after the 2010 Music in Plymouth and be completed prior to the 2011 event.
Councilmember Bildsoe suggested tabling this item to a Study Session for further review of the
scope and mission of the project and overall cost. He noted that there have been cutbacks on the
budgets since this was initially reviewed. Councilmember Johnson agreed and stated she needs
additional time as she wasn't on the Council when this project was first reviewed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
schedule a Study Session on October 13 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the scope,
mission, and cost of the project.
Councilmember Murdock suggested moving the construction of the permanent restroom to the
first phase rather than the second phase of the project as she views this a higher priority.
Deputy Mayor Willis requested that in addition to the Study Session on October 13, this item also
be placed on the October 13 Regular Meeting agenda for action.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Information from U.S. Postal Service regarding the Plymouth Post Office Branch at
3300 Plymouth Boulevard
City Manager Ahrens discussed the correspondence dated September 14 that she sent to the U:S.
Postal Service regarding the Plymouth Post Office Branch at 3300 Plymouth Boulevard. Copies
of this correspondence were also sent to Representative Paulsen and Senators Klobuchar and
Franken. The U.S. Postal Service sent a notice to the City indicating that they are considering
selling and/or redeveloping this site. This notice wasn't received until September 8 and
comments were due to the U.S. Postal Service by September 15. She stated it's difficult to
envision what they are pursuing at this site.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated that this site is an important piece of the downtown area, and it's
a landmark. The Council needs to make sure that they're a part of the discussion (acquisition or
partnership) and needs to protect its ability to be in the decision making for that property.
Councilmember Johnson agreed and stated the City needs to obtain information on what the
plans are, are they selling it, what's the asking price, what the process would be, has their been
any kind of analysis on the property, and what funds would the City have to acquire the property.
Councilmember Bildsoe requested that staff also contact the legislative delegation to inquire
what the City can do proactively.
Councilmember Stein stated he doesn't support the City purchasing the property, but the City can
control the process by working with developers who would purchase the property.
Deputy Mayor Willis agreed with the above comments and stated the Council would wait for a
report back from the City Manager.
9.2) Set Future Study Sessions
The Council scheduled a Special Meeting on November 10 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss leap -frog
development and history of temporary/private lift stations.
The Council discussed scheduling the board and commission interviews. Prior to setting a date,
the Council requested a report from staff on whose terms are expiring and who wants to be
reappointed. They stated that they would schedule the board and commission interviews at the
October 13 Council meeting.
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Adjournment
Deputy Mayor Willis adjourned the meeting at aproximately 8:05 p.m.
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