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Regular Council Meeting
June 11, 2013
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:03 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on June 11, 2013.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Stein, Bildsoe, Wosje, Johnson, Black,
and Willis.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Administrative Services Director Callister, City
Attorney Knutson, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Public Works Director Cote,
Community Development Director Juetten, Assistant City Engineer Renneberg, Communications
Manager LaFave, Design Manager Payne, Fire Chief Kline, Police Chief Goldstein, and City
Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Hanna Hill, 4890 Magnolia Lane North, voiced her concern that a number of crosswalks aren't
painted in the City, such as on County Road 9 and on Lancaster Lane. She stated she spoke with
County Commissioner Johnson, and he stated that the County paints the crosswalks initially, but
then it's the City responsibility thereafter. She also asked about the property that Walmart owns,
and what's going to happen with that property. That site is too small for a store and parking lot.
She suggested that Walmart be located at the former Kmart site in New Hope.
Mayor Slavik stated she's aware of the crosswalk situation, and she asked staff the status of the
painting of crosswalks this summer. Public Works Director Cote stated the County crosswalks in
the City are bid separately from the City's crosswalks in order to keep track of the costs. The
same contractor was awarded both bids, and they're doing the City's crosswalks first. The work
will be completed this season.
Mayor Slavik stated regarding the Walmart property, they own the property, and they have
property owner rights. At this time, they haven't submitted a development application. There
would be ample opportunities for public comment once an application has been submitted.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Oath of Office to Firefighters Daniel Erhard, Steven Nelson, Timothy Peterson, and
Daniel Schnuettgen
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City Clerk Engdahl administered the oaths of office to Firefighters Erhard, Nelson, Peterson, and
S chnuettgen. r
Mayor Slavik reported that the City recently submitted a bid for the Begin Farm property, but
wasn't the successful bidder. However, she's hoping that the City can partner with the successful
bidder for future park and playfield areas.
Mayor Slavik announced that the City recently received a donation from Prudential in the amount
of $1,000 for the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Wosie, to
qpprove theagenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
By request of Councilmember Willis, item No. 6.08 was removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed under General Business as item No. 8.02.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems:
6.01) Resolution Approving Temporary On -Sale Liquor Application for the Plymouth Civic
League/Plymouth Endowment Fund (Res2013-170).
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending June 1, 2013 (Res2013-199).
6.03) Resolution Approving an Increase in Compensation for Fire Department Members
Participating in the Radiological Response Program through the State of Minnesota (Res2013-
171)
6.04) Resolution Approving the Change to Plymouth Metrolink Route 771 (Res2013-172).
6.05) Comment letters to Metropolitan Council's 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement
Program and Bus Rapid Transit Route on Highway 55.
6.06) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bid
for the Joint Fiber/Conduit Project, Plymouth and Hennepin County (13018 — Res2013-173).
6.07) Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Minnesota Service Cooperatives VEBA Plan
for the City of Plymouth (Res2013-174).
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6.08) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.02).
6.09) Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement and Associated Letters of Agreement between
the City of Plymouth and Maintenance Employees Represented by AFSCME, Council 5 for the
Calendar Years 2013 through 2015 (Res2013-175).
6.10) Postpone the Assessment Hearing for the Dunkirk Lane street and utility improvements
13015).
6.11) Resolution Extending the Licensed Premises for Old Chicago, 3505 Vicksburg Lane
Res2013-176).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Public improvement and Assessment Hearing and Award Contract, Deerwood Glen
and Swan Lake Edge Mill and Overlay Project (13004)
Assistant City Engineer Renneberg reported on the proposed project and the area that was added
to the project area. These streets were done prior to 2010 (Swan Lake area). He noted that no
temporary maintenance has been done to these streets in the past eight years. Maintenance
repairs would start June 17 with edge mill and overlay starting in August, and construction
completing in September. He noted the revised resolution that clarified when interest would be
incurring which is November 15, 2013, and correspondence received from property owners.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Hanna Hill, 4890 Magnolia Lane, requested approval of this project as this project is overdue.
She requested that the contractor put on a good black surface.
Larry Kelner, 4250 Orleans Lane North, stated his property is two houses south of 48th, and his
street was redone in 2004. He noted that the quality of the previous material was very bad. City
staff conducted a neighborhood informational meeting on this project in March, but it was held
during the day, so he couldn't attend as he was working. He requested that these meetings be
conducted in the evenings. He stated the property taxes should take care of the cost of this
project. Even though it's State law, he has a concern with the City charging interest on the
assessments.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
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Public Works Director Cote stated in 2004, seal coating was done on these streets, but that was
just maintenance. He noted that the low contractor is a very large contractor throughout the cities
and Minnesota, so they've done numerous projects such as this one. He stated the informational
meeting was held between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and there was very minimal attendance for the
number of notices that were sent. Staff could look at conducting these meetings in the evenings.
Mayor Slavik explained the City's assessment policy where property owners are charged 40% of
the project cost. She stated it's an equitable process for the maintenance of the City's
infrastructure and keeping the streets safe. She stated the interest rates are very competitive, and
she noted the deferral option for senior citizens.
Maureen Engle, 12500 42nd Place North, received clarification that is a one time assessment.
Marguerite Rubin, 4220 Pineview Lane North, received clarification that they will have access to
their properties and the roadway when the project starts.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Ordering Improvement for the Deerwood Glen and Swan Lake Edge Mill and
Overlayrojects (13004 — Res2013-177), Resolution Adopting Assessments for Deerwood Glen
and Swan Lake Edge Mill and Overlay Projects (13004 — Res2013-178), and a Resolution
Awarding Contract for Deerwood Glen and Swan Lake Edge Mill and Overlay Projects (13 004 —
Res2013-179). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Appointment to Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
Councilmember Wosj e suggested that the Council not fill the recent vacancy on PACT due to
Catherine Kedzuf's resignation. By not filling this spot, the committee would get the
membership back to the original number of seven rather than eight.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosie, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to not
make an appointment to PACT. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.02) Amended 2013 Compensation and Classification Plans for Non -Represented
Employees
Councilmember Willis stated the reason for amending the compensation and classification plans
is for the purpose of creating a full-time regular exempt communications coordinator position
which would result in an increase to the general fund in an estimated net amount of $10,000. He
requested that in the future when positions are being added, that it be discussed as part of the
budget discussions. He also noted that this position would have a strong emphasis in social
media. He stated this area is more of a Council policy area, and the Council hasn't had a lot of
discussion on that. The policy would be how to expand and improve the communications area
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which involves the budget. He stated he will support this request, but requested that in the
future, these items be discussed during the budget sessions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Approving an Amendment to the 2013 Compensation Plan (Res2013-180). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.01) Legislative Update
There was no update.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:00p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, CGy Clerk
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