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Regular Council Meeting
October 27, 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 October 27, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Council Members Bildsoe, Johnson, Murdock, Willis,
Black, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park Director Blank,
Administrative Services Director Portner, Community Development Director Juetten, Fire Chief
Kline, Police Chief Goldstein, Public Works Director Cote, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Kathy Stagni, 13210 35th Avenue North, pleaded the Council to fund the REACH Program for
2010. She suggested rather than funding it at the current level of $17,000, the Council fund
10,000 in 2010.
Abby Pearson, 3140 Jewel Lane North, stated she participates in the REACH Program. Her
father added that these types of programs are always the first to get cut. He requested the
Council to fund the REACH Program in 2010.
Mayor Slavik stated every aspect within the City will be affected by budget cuts. The City is
experiencing an economic crisis as is other governmental units. She thanked everyone for their
comments and stated that the Council would continue to work on the budget until the final tax
levy is adopted in December.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Mayor Slavik announced that Councilmember Black recently received the Public Service Award
from the Minnesota Recycling Association. The Council congratulated her on this achievement.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve theagenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of October 27, 2009
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Regular and Special Council Meeting Minutes of October 13.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending October 18, 2009 (Res2009-255).
6.03) Resolution Extending Final Plat for Duchaine Woods (2006074-F - Res2009-256).
6.04) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 5 and final for 2009 Street Sweeping
Project (9116 — Res2009-257).
6.05) Resolution Approving Alternative Resolution Awarding a Contract for Four Seasons Well
Facility Rehabilitation (7114 - Res2009-258).
6.06) Resolution Ordering the Preliminary Engineering Report for the 8th Avenue Street
Reconstruction Project (10004 — Res2009-259).
With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Pubtic Hearings
7.1) Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Natalia Vasilyevna Karebin, d/b/a Vino 100,
3225 Vicksburg Lane North
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the request of Natalia Vasilyevna Karebin for an Off Sale Liquor
Intoxicating Liquor License at 3225 Vicksburg Lane.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Phil Miller and Natalia-Vasilyevna-Karebin spoke of their boutique wine shop at this location.
They hope to open the second week of December.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Approving an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Natalia Vasilyevna Karebin,
d/b/a Vino 100, 3225 Vicksburg Lane North (Res2009-260). With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes 2 of 4 Regular Meeting of October 27, 2009
7.2) Assessment Hearing for 2009 Mill and Overlay Project (9108)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed assessments for this project.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt a Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2009 Mill and Overlay Project Assessments up to
5,000 (9108 — Res2009-261) Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2009 Mill and Overlay
Project Assessments up to $5,000410,000 (9108 — Res2009-262),and a Resolution Adopting
Assessments for 2009 Mill and Overlay Project Assessments up to $10,001 and Higher (9108 —
Res2009-263). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.3) Assessment Hearing for 36th Avenue Street Reconstruction Project (8104)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed assessments for this project.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to
adopt a Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2009 Mill and Overlay Project Assessments lip to
5,000 (8104 — Res2009-264) and a Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2009 Mill and Overlay
Project Assessments up to $10,001 and Higher (8104 — Res2009-265). With all members voting
in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Purchase of Northwest Greenway Property
Park Director Blank reported on the proposed acquisition of property for the Northwest
Greenway project that was discussed at the October 13 Study Session. The City would acquire
9.8 acres from Craig Scherber for the price of $1,390,000. Funding for this project would
initially come from park dedication funds with the expectation that this fund will be reimbursed
when open space bonds are sold in the first quarter of 2010.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Approving the Acquisition of Property for the Northwest Greenway (Res2009-266).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes 3 of 4 Regular Meeting of October 27, 2009.
8.2) Award Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2009A, Refunding Series
1998A and 1998C
Jonathan North, from Ehlers and Associates, reported on the low bids received for the $2,545,000
General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Series and the $1,445,00 General Obligation
Activity Center and Field House Refunding Bonds.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing Issuance Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and
Providingthehe Payment for General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds (Res2009-267)
and a Resolution Authorizing Issuance Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and
Providing the Payment for General Obligation Activity Center and Field House Refunding Bonds
Res2009-268). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were to Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adiournment
i Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approx' ately 7:30p.
Sandra R. Engdahl, Cio Clerk
Adopted Minutes 4 of 4 Regular Meeting of October 27, 2009