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Special Council Meeting
December 83, 2009
Mayor Slavik called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:55 p.m. in the
Medicine Lake Conference Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on December 8, 2009.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Black, Murdock, Stein, Willis, Johnson
6:02 p.m.), and Bildsoe (6:15 p.m.).
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Park Director Blank, Superintendent of Recreation
Evans, Administrative Services Director Portner, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Review Plans for Hilde Performance Center Improvements
George Watson, City consultant from Brauer and Associates, discussed and illustrated Phase I
improvements to the interior portion of the Hilde Performance Center at a cost not to exceed $1.2
million. The proposed improvements would increase the seating and improve the usability of the
site. for Music in Plymouth and other events. Two areas of high importance are increasing the
seating for approximately 3,000 people and having better vending areas to serve the large crowd
at Music in Plymouth. The goal is to have 95% of the project completed by October 2010.
Mayor Slavik asked about the removal of tress. Mr. Watson stated they would be minimizing the
impact of the tree removal. He noted that there are some trees near the new seating area that are
very low quality and should be removed anyway. They have also moved the smaller stage area
further to the east so very few trees would be removed on the west side of the area.
Park Director Blank stated staff would be preparing a brief information article in the spring 2010
Park and Recreation booklet in order to educate the public.
The Council supported the proposed improvements as discussed this evening and directed staff to
proceed with this project in a timely fashion.
Set Future Study Sessions
The Council changed and/or set the following Study Sessions:
1. January 12 at 5:30 p.m. —discuss Visit Minneapolis North and discuss TIF Districts 7-6
and 1-1.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 2 Special Meeting of December 8, 2009
2. January 26 at 5:30 p.m. —discuss 2010 Council goals and legislative priorities.
3. February 9 at 5:30 p.m. —City Assessor update.
4. February 23 at 5:30 p.m. — Review City fees.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 6:36
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Sandra R. Engdahl, Clerk
Adopted Minutes 2 of 2 Special Meeting of December 8, 2009