HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12-08-2009Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
December 8, 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 December 8, 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, Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol, Public Works Director Cote, and
City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Recognition to Police Citizen Academy Graduates
Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol announced this year's Police Citizen Academy graduates.
4.02) Acceptance of Donation from Plymouth Creek Daisy Troop 13733 to the Plymouth
Fire Department Blanket Fund
Fire Captains Dreelan and Evenson accepted donations of blankets on behalf of the Fire
Department from the Plymouth Creek Daisy Troop 13733. Fire Chief Kline explained that these
blankets would be donated to the women and children's shelters.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Accepting a Donation of Blankets from the Plymouth Daisy Troop 13733 to the
Plymouth Fire Department (Res2009-294). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Approval of Agenda
Adopted Minutes 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 8, 2009
Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2010 was added under General Business as item No. 8.2, and
item No. 6.10 under the Consent Agenda was removed from the agenda.
City Manager Ahrens noted a revised Ordinance for item No. 6.03 that was handed out to the
Council this evening. She explained the amended Ordinance would allow conservation rates
percentages to be applied to non-residential properties the same as residential.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Approval of Special Meeting minutes of November 24 and November 30 and Regular
Meeting Minutes of November 24.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending November 28, 2009 (Res2009-295).
6.03) Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Utility Fees as
amended (Ord2009-20).
6.04) Resolution Approving 2010 Tobacco Licenses (Res2009-296).
6.05) Resolution Approving 2010 Target and Trap Shoot License for Plymouth Gun Club
Res2009-297).
6.06) Resolution Approving 2010 Amusement Licenses (Res2009-298).
6.07) Resolution Approving 2010 Gasoline Service Station Licenses (Res2009-299).
6.08) Resolution Approving Purchase of One New Current Model 75; Heavy Duty Aerial
Ladder Fire Truck (Res2009-300).
6.09) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement of Bids for
Wild Wings Flood Protection Improvement Project (7135 — Res2009-301).
6.10) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda).
6.11) Resolution Amending the Policy Regarding the Use of City Owned Land for Wireless
Telecommunication Antennas and Towers (Res2009-302).
Adopted Minutes 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 8, 2009
6.12) Resolution Approving Amendment to Policy Regulating the Use of City Hall for Meeting
Purposes (Res2009-303).
6.13) Resolution Approving a Two -Year Extension of the Development Approvals for Messiah
United Methodist Church located at 17805 County Road 6 (2007099 — Res2009-304).
6.14) Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Variance for Peony 55 Partners,
LLC for "Peony Promenade" for Property located Northwest of Highway 55 and Peony Lane
2009060 — Res2009-305).
6.15) Resolution Approving an Amendment to the `Elm Creek Highlands" Development
Contract (2009046 — Res2009-306).
6.16) Resolution Approving Lease with Clear Wire Legacy, LLC to locate Wireless Internet
Equipment on Water Towers located at 14900 23rd Avenue North, 4425 Zachary Lane North,
4000 County Road 101, and 18950 County Road 6 (Res2009-307).
With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.1) Vacation of a Portion of a Platted Drainage and Utility Easement with Lot 5, Block 1,
Imperial Hills 6th Addition
Public Works Director Cote reported on the Vacation request.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Dan Hagg, 1794024th Avenue North, requested that the Council approve his application.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
s Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of a Platted Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot 5,
Block 1, Imperial Hills 6"Additi
motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Board and Commission Appointments
With all members voting in favor, the
City Clerk Engdahl read the list of appointments to the boards and commissions.
Adopted Minutes 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 8, 2009
Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Approving the Appointments (Res2009-309). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
8.2) 2010 Council Coordinating Representatives and Other Agency Appointments
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Appointing Council Coordinating Representatives and Representatives to Other
Agencies Res2009-310). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2.1) Appointment of Deputy Mayor
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt a
Resolution Appointing Tim Bildsoe as Deputy Mayor for 2010 (Res2009-311). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Budget and Tax Levy
Administrative Services Director Portner reported on the proposed 2010 budgets and tax levies.
He stated that the $100,000 revenue in the park department is included in the budget, and the
Council can discuss a fee schedule at a future date to capture that revenue.
j Mary Monteon, Program Director at Home Free Shelter, stated it's proposed that they would be
receiving a 10% reduction in the City's current donation of $33,000. This would create a huge
impact on their program, and the shelter is also anticipating at a 40% decrease in donation from
private parties that they can't recover. The decrease in funding would reduce their staffing levels.
Therefore, she requested that there be no cut in the funding.
Councilmember Johnson stated she would be abstaining from the line item for the contribution to
Twin West Chamber of Commerce.
Motion made by Councilmember Bildsoe seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt a
Resolution Authorizing the 2010 HRA Leyy_(Res2009-312) Resolution Adopting the 2010
Budgets (Res2009-313) and a Resolution Adopting Proposed Property Tax Levies for Tax
Payable 2010 (Res2009-314). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by_Mayor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to direct staff to
proceed with charging a $10 per participant fee for athletic associations. With all members
voting in favor of the motion but Johnson and Black, the motion carried.
Mark Washa, 205 Queensland Lane, commented on the utility ordinance, item No. 6.03 on the
Consent Agenda, that was approved this evening. He stated he is concerned about the use of
fluoride in the City's water as it damages the water pipes. The toxicity of fluoride is more than
lead. He further explained that a toxic scrubber is put into the water pipes. Over time, this
j' fluoride builds up in the bones of elderly people. He stated this trend needs to be reversed.
Adopted Minutes 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 8, 2009
Mayor Slavik thanked Mr. Washa for addressing the Council. She stated the State of Minnesota
mandates that municipal water supplies treat, water with fluoride.
Councilmember Johnson encouraged Mr. Washa to contact his legislators.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting to Jake's Sp s Bar, 3005 Harbor Lane, at 8:13 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, Ci lerk
Adopted Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of December 8, 2009