HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-26-2000 SpecialAdopted Minutes
Special City Council Meeting
with Wayzata Board of Education
April 26, 2000
A Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council and the Wayzata Board of Education was
called to order by Mayor Tierney at 6:35 p.m. in Classroom 2 of the Plymouth Creek Center,
14800 34th Avenue North, on April 26, 2000.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Brown, and Black.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Johnson, Slavik, and Harstad.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Parks and
Recreation Director Blank, Public Works Director Moore, Public Safety Director Gerdes,
Finance Director Hahn, Community Development Director Hurlburt, and City Clerk Paulson.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Schutz, Vice Chair Doepke, Board Clerk Parks,
Treasurer Baufield, Director Cohen, and Director Gleason.
ABSENT: Director Rye.
STAFF PRESENT: Superintendent Beilfuss, Executive Assistant Balombiny, Communications
Coordinator Swiecichowski, Director of Finance Hopeman, and Accountant Rueber.
City Comprehensive Plan/Future School Needs/Land Acquisition
Community Development Director Hurlburt highlighted the City's Comprehensive Plan. She
stated the Council adopted a resolution at their April 25 meeting for the preliminary approval and
submission of the plan to the Metropolitan Council for their review. She explained every city in
the metropolitan area is required to update their comprehensive plan every 10 years. She stated
one major topic of the Comprehensive Plan was whether to expand the urban area to the
Northwest Plymouth area. She illustrated that specific area that outlined a portion of the
Northwest Plymouth area where the urban service area would be expanded.
She briefly discussed some new housing developments that are in very preliminary stages with
the City.
The question was raised by some of the Board Members as to when the opportune time would be
for the School District to purchase additional property in the Northwest Plymouth area,
especially before the price on the property increases. Community Development Director
Hurlburt stated within five years, the streets and sewers should be in place in the 2020 urban
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expansion area, and the pressure t expand this area is going to be great. Therefore, it would be
advantageous for the School District to begin their process immediately in purchasing the desired
property.
Park Leases (Oakwood Playfield, East Middle School Playfield, and Greenwood Playfield)
Parks and Recreation Director Blank stated the leases for these playfields have expired, and staff
is currently in the process of renewing the leases for another 20 years. He stated some of the
playfields are in need of some additional maintenance.
He reported on the East Middle School playfield and stated a consultant has reviewed the site.
The school's PTA has some funds to initiate some improvements to that playfield this year. The
City has allocated funds for the sand volleyball court.
He stated at Greenwood Elementary, the athletic facilities are proposed to be upgraded. He
illustrated the proposed improvements which cost approximately $450,000. He stated the City
has budgeted $180,000 for the improvements, and there would be a phasing of the
improvements. In addition, the baseball association has funds to assist with the improvements to
the baseball diamonds.
A discussion was held on the deteriorating condition of some of the soccer fields at Oakwood.
Parks and Recreation Director Blank stated due to the popularity and size of the sport in the City,
these fields are heavily utilized from May 1 to October 31. There is a very short period of time
when the fields aren't in use when the City works to improve the conditions of the fields.
Councilmember Bildsoe reported due to contact received by citizens, he requested a basketball
court be constructed at Greenwood Elementary School to replace the court that was removed.
School Boundary Changes
Superintendent Beilfuss highlighted some of the proposed developments which would affect the
school district boundaries. However, the school district is confident there would be enough seats
available to accommodate these developments.
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School Financial Status
Superintendent Beilfuss stated they would be adjusting their budget this year by about one
million. No changes are proposed for personnel and programs. He stated their average student
population growth is two to three percent each year.
NAACP Settlement
Superintendent Beilfuss provided an overview of the settlement.
County Road 101 Project
Public Works Director Moore reported on the status of the reconstruction of County Road 101
from Highway 55 to and including the County Road 24 intersection. He stated the road
construction wouldn't occur this year due to a gas line, power poles, and utilities that have to be
moved. He stated this project is to be completed in one construction season. He illustrated the
proposed landscaping plan.
Peony Lane/Schmidt Lake Road Intersection
Public Works Director Moore stated concerns from the Conor Meadow's development were
presented to the Council on this intersection, and for a short period of time, police were directing
traffic during the busy times. Currently, the police are not directing the traffic but simply
monitoring the situation. He stated this intersection currently doesn't meet the requirements for
a traffic signal. A traffic signal probably wouldn't be installed until Schmidt Lake Road is
extended further east. He stated the bridge construction over Schmidt Lake Road is funded for
2003. However, this summer there would a double left turn lane constructed for traffic entering
Wayzata High School.
Alcohol/Tobacco Compliance
Public Safety Director Gerdes highlighted Public Safety's report and recommendation for
alcohol and tobacco compliance checks. He stressed the goal of the program is for no alcohol or
tobacco sales to be made to minors. He stated they are proposing a lot of community education
as well as recognition to those license holders who successfully pass the compliance checks.
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Board Member Baufield requested the City assist in policing at some of the playfield areas after
adult games. He stated following the games, alcohol usually is consumed by the adult players.
Preschool Transportation Needs
City Manager Johnson reported meetings have been held on transportation needs for preschool
children, and it has been suggested that a volunteer and/or parent ride the bus with the children.
Mayor Tierney suggested any other ideas for preschool transportation would be welcome as the
City's dial -a -ride service has other pickups to make.
Local Government Information for Classroom Instruction
City Manager Johnson stated Councilmember Johnson has offered to provide local government
information to the schools for classroom instruction. Therefore, if the school is interested, they
may contact City staff and/or Councilmember Johnson.
Skateboard Park
Mayor Tierney stated the City has toured the skateboard park at Shoreview. She stated the
equipment cost for a major park would be $27,000. Councilmember Black added that for an
outside park, the equipment really needs to be replaced every three years since it is sitting in the
open elements.
Miscellaneous
Superintendent Beilfuss stated they would be contacting LifeTime Fitness for an exterior sign on
the building that would state the pool is the school district's home pool.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Fmd—ra R. Paulson, City Clerk