HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06-22-1999Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
June 22, 1999
A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at 7:00
p.m. in the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on June 22, 1999.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Johnson, Bildsoe, Slavik, Black, and
Harstad.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Public Works Director Moore, Community
Development Director Hurlburt, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Finance Director Hahn,
Assistant Manager Ahrens, Lieutenant Ward, Housing Supervisor Goldsmith, Planner Rask, City
Attorney Knutson, and Deputy City Clerk Hoffman.
3 Forum
No one spoke at the Forum.
4.1 Music in Plymouth
Park Director Blank announced that "Music in Plymouth" is scheduled for Wednesday, June 30,
with activities commencing at 5:15 p.m. He encouraged residents to attend.
4.2 League of Minnesota Cities State Conference Summary
Councilmember Johnson summarized Plymouth's participation in the 1999 League of Minnesota
Cities Conference in Rochester, and announced that she has been appointed to the League's
Board of Directors for a three year term.
Mayor Tierney announced that the City of Plymouth received an award for excellence in
community cooperation and creativity for organizing the January 1999 Hennepin County Y2K
Conference.
4.3 Youth Jam '99
Councilmember Johnson thanked supporters and financial backers of the first annual Plymouth
Youth Jam, and praised their efforts to promote positive activities for teens.
5 Approve Agenda
Items 8.1 and 8.3 were removed from the agenda. The order of items 8.5 and 8.6 were reversed.
Items 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5 were added to the agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to approve
the agenda as amended. Motion carried, six ayes.
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6 Consent Agenda
Items 6.09 and 6.18 were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Slavik registered a no vote on Item 6.08.
Councilmember Harstad registered a no vote on Item 6.04.
Councilmember Bildsoe said he wanted resident to be aware that among the items approved in
the Consent agenda were approval of a conditional use permit for the expansion of Greenwood
Elementary School; authorization for and increase of the City fire fighting force from 71 to 78;
and the approval of paying $13,766 in taxpayer money to the State sales tax fund.
Councilmember Johnson said there were 22 different pieces of legislation in the last legislative
session to exempt local governments from paying state sales tax, but that none of the proposals
passed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to approve
the consent agenda as amended.
Motion carried, six ayes.
6.01 Approve Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-272 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
JUNE 11, 1999. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.02 Replacement Sign Truck Purchase for Central Equipment
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-273 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ONE NEW CURRENT MODEL
SINGLE LOW PROFILE TRUCK CHASSIS. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.03 Renewal of 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-274 APPROVAL OF ON—SALE AND OFF—SALE 3.2 MALT
LIQUOR LICENSES. Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-275 APPROVING 3.2 MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WEST
MEDICINE LAKE COMMUNITY CLUB. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.04 Local Transit Levy Option
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, not to
adopt a local transit tax levy. Motion carried, five ayes, Councilmember Harstad nay.
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6.05 Extension of Due Date for Comprehensive Plan Update
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-277 RESOLUTION REQUESTING EXTENSION OF THE DUE
DATE TO DECEMBER 31,1999, FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL POLICY PLANS. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.06 Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, Inc. Parking Lot Expansion at Greenwood
Elementary School (99032)
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-278 APPROVING A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR ARMSTRONG, TORSETH,
SKOLD AND RYDEEN INC. FOR GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LOCATED AT 3635 COUNTY ROAD 101(99032). Motion carried: six ayes.
6.07 BellSouth Wireless Date, L. P. Conditional Use Permit Amendment (99036)
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-279 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT
FOR BELLSOUTH WIRELESS DATA TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF A WHIP
ANTENNA ON THE ACF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION TOWER AT 1145
SHENANDOAH LANE (99036). Motion carried, six ayes.
6.08 City of Plymouth. Comprehensive Plan Amendment for City Center Plan (98061)
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-280 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PAGE 30 OF LAND USE
GUIDE PLAN TO ADOPT THE STREETSCAPE ELEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 6,
1998 BY REFERENCE TO (CC) CITY CENTER (98061). Motion carried, five ayes,
Councilmember Slavik nay.
6.10 Increase in Authorized Number of Firefighters
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
authorize an increase in the number of firefighters from 71 to 78. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.11 Street Light Project, Plum Tree East and Plum Tree East 2" Additions
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-281 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF REPORT, STREET LIGHTING, PLUM TREE EAST AND PLUM
TREE EAST 2ND ADDITIONS. Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-282 RECEIVING REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT, STREET
LIGHTING, PLUM TREE EAST AND PLUM TREE EAST 2ND ADDITIONS. Motion
carried, six ayes.
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6.12 Final Payment, 1999 Crack Repair Program
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-283 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO.2 AND FINAL, 1999 CRACK
REPAIR PROGRAM. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.13 Change Order No's 2 and 3, City Project No. 9007
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-284 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER, NO'S 2 AND 3, SCHMIDT
LAKE ROAD, CITY PROJECT NO. 9007. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.14 Request for County Speed Zoning Study, County Road 101
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-285 REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A SPEED ZONING STUDY, COUNTY ROAD 101
FROM 14TH AVENUE TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 12. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.15 Installation of Stop Signs at Various Locations
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-286 INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
Motion carried, six ayes.
6.16 Regional Transit Capital (RTC) Projects Funding Request
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-287 APPROVAL OF TRANSIT BUDGET CARRYOVER FUNDS
FOR THREE TRANSIT RELATED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AS
CITY PROJECT NO. 8006, CITY PROJECT NO. 8036, CITY PROJECT NO. 8035.
Motion carried, six ayes.
6.17 Real Estate Purchase Agreement, Silverthorne 4`h Addition (97133)
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-288 APPROVING REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT,
LAURENT LAND DEVELOPMENT, SILVERTHORNE 4THADDITION (97133). Motion
carried, six ayes.
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7.1 City Code Amendment Regulating the Use of Medicine Lake
Park Director Blank presented a request by Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens
AMLAC) for consideration that would place "no—wake" requirements on water craft when high
water levels are reached on Medicine Lake, to prevent shoreline erosion. He said both the cities
of Medicine Lake and Plymouth would have to approve the ordinance, and also the State
Department of Natural Resources. He said that following passage, notification would be done by
posting signs at boat launch sites, sending notices to cable TV programs, and to newspapers.
Enforcement would be done by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Bruce Larson, 263 %i Peninsula Road, representing Association of Medicine Lake Area Citizens
AMLAC), explained that effects of high water and wake can be very damaging to lake shore
property, to docks, boat lifts and boats. He reported that retaining walls have been damaged
along the shoreline. He said the proposed ordinance sets the initiation point at a water level that
has been reached only twice in the past ten years. He said that in addition to the notification
stated by Park Director Blank, signs would be placed on Bassett Creek dam and at the entrances
to the City of Medicine Lake. He said homeowner associations will also notify residents.
Bonnie Kerschke, 3030 Larch Lane North, is a 34—year resident on Medicine Lake. She
presented photographs showing high water levels and the damage done to the shoreline, as well
as to plants and trees along the water front.
Mayor Tierney closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
ORDINANCE 99-19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1335 OF THE
PLYMOUTH CITY CODE REGULATING THE USE OF MEDICINE LAKE. Motion
carried, six ayes.
8.1 (6.09) Rottlund Company, Inc. Base Sales Prices for the Village at Bassett Creek
Councilmember Black stated her concern is with the increased cost of housing on this project.
Housing Supervisor Goldsmith explained that at the time of the contract signing between the
City and the Rottlund Company, the base sales prices had been in effect for some time. He said
Rottlund officials advised the City that those prices were likely to change, but that they could not
predict what they would be. He reviewed a clause in the contract with the City which provides
for the modification of maximum base prices. He said 47 of the town home models have been
sold at the earlier agreed prices, and seven of the remaining homes will retain the original lower
price.
Councilmember Black said she would not support this increase. She believes the prices are not
examples of affordable housing.
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Councilmember Johnson stated that with the lower interest rates available for first—time home
buyers, even though the prices may be higher, buyers will get more buying power. She said she
would hesitantly support the recommendation.
Councilmember Harstad said he would not support the recommendation because he could not
view the homes as affordable housing.
Housing Supervisor Goldsmith stated that it is difficult to get private sector developers to agree
to construction at these price levels. He said the Rottlund Company has been responsive and
cooperative.
Richard Palmiter, representing Rottlund Homes stated that base prices were the best guess his
company had at the time of the contract signing.
Councilmembers discussed delaying a decision on the recommendation. Richard Palmiter stated
his firm has held off selling the remaining units, but would like to begin construction on the base
pads.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to authorize the
City Manager to issue a letter of Consent and Acknowledgment to the Rottlund Company to
adjust the base sales prices for the Village at Bassett Creek.
Motion carried: Johnson, Bildsoe, Slavik, and Tierney ayes; Black and Harstad nays.
8.2 Moen Leuer Construction. Rezoning, PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat (98201)
Community Development Director Hurlburt presented the request for rezoning phase two of
Plymouth Ponds to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). She said that staff has presented two
similar options, with one option requiring that Building 5 be shortened with fewer loading docks
and with no parking at its west end.
She highlighted comments and concerns from area residents regarding traffic, noise, visual
impacts of the development, grading and drainage of the site. She explained the efficiencies
involved in the project layout and what freedom the developer will have in the PUD. She said the
loading areas in Building #5 will face residential areas across Medina Road. She said the loading
areas do meet minimum requirements for setback and layout. She said partial screening of the
loading areas will exist, but there is debate over whether the plan for a berm and natural tree lines
will be adequate screening. She said the Planning Commission's recommendation did not include
the reduction of the size of Building #5 or a reduction of the number of loading docks, but the
staff recommendation, found in Alternative B, contains these items. She said conditions for the
plan include conditions to minimize noise. She stated the plan review must be completed by
September 1, 1999.
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In response to questions, Director Hurlburt said the loading area for Building #5 has always been
on the south side of the structure, because of the land grading. She said this plan will reduce
potential conflicts between cars and trucks, and keep traffic flowing in from County Road 24,
while reducing traffic moving from the site onto Medina Road.
Debra Brodsho, Project Architect for Moen—Leuer, explained her role as landscaper, and her
belief that requirements have been met or bettered. She described how the placement of
evergreens as well as deciduous trees and decorative plants will provide further screening from
Medina Road for Building #5. She said the landscaping and berm will raise the screening to a
level almost above the level of the tops of trucks at the loading docks. She said all the ring road
traffic lanes will be 30 feet wide. Building #5 at its original length will not be a safety problem.
She said reducing the size of the building would mean an appraised loss to owners between
600,000 to $800,000.
Mayor Tierney called a ten—minute break.
In response to questions, Ms. Brodsho stated that the plan will comply with state noise pollution
control standards. She said noise complaints will be addressed immediately, and ongoing
problems will merit shutdown of the offending business.
Councilmember Black believed that the state and local noise pollution regulations apply to
continuous noise, not intermittent or impulse noise, the operation of forklifts, or the moving of
pallets.
Mayor Tierney asked about the impact of reversing saw—tooth loading docks. Ms. Brodsho stated
that traffic flow patterns would make such a plan difficult. She stated the proposed layout of the
loading dock will eliminate some of the traffic entering onto Medina Road.
Councilmember Black proposed an option to leave Building #5 at same length, but not to allow
loading docks on the south side of the building.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to suspend
the rules and extend the meeting until 11:30 p.m. Motion carried, six ayes.
Brad Moen, owner of Moen—Leuer, stated he would have a difficult time leasing buildings
without loading dock space at the rear of the building. He said the types of businesses his
company leases to will be light office type businesses, with no large truck use. He said reducing
the number of loading docks would not provide adequate loading space for the number of
businesses at the building.
Richard Palmiter, the Rottlund Company, spoke in favor of the petitioner's requests. He said
Rottlund homes are located across the street, and how the Moen—Leuer project looks will affect
the sale of his company's homes.
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Dan McCarthy, 3455 Holly Lane spoke on behalf of the residents of the Seven Ponds
neighborhood across Medina Road from the site. He said residents have not supported this design
and development, and want to be assured there will be no negative impact on their resale value of
their homes. He said their hope is that the final development plan approved will direct traffic
away from Holly Lane, which is not the case in the proposal.
Greg Katchmark, 3475 Holly Lane, addressed the issues of docks facing homes, and traffic
coming out onto Holly Lane. He favored the idea of putting a berm along the main traffic lane
and reducing the height of building #5 while adding a wider loading space along the building.
Harry Lindberg, 3455 Holly Lane, asked councilmembers to encourage finding a way to locate
Building #5 so that loading does not take place on the south side of the building.
Scot Alexander, 17815 32nd Place North, President of Heather Run Homeowners Association,
said his group is in complete agreement with the Seven Ponds neighborhood residents.
Mr. Moen stated that the location of the docks on the south side of Building #5 has to do with
surrounding land grades. He said placement of the docks on the north side, as part of the center
alley would create a space which would not be appealing for leasing.
Community Development Director Hurlburt agreed that inverting the building would shift
parking and would complicate the area traffic patterns.
Motion was made by Councilmember Harstad, seconded by Mayor Tierney, to adopt Alternative
A of the Planning Department staff report, with the deletion of Item 17 which bans parking on
the west side of Building #5.
Councilmember Harstad believed Alternative A is as close as the two parties can get.
Councilmember Bildsoe said there are ways to improve what had been proposed. He did not
think Alternative A addresses them.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to call the
question. Motion carried, six ayes.
Main motion failed: Harstad aye; Johnson, Bildsoe, Slavik, Black and Tierney nays.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
Alternative Resolution B.
Motion was made by Councilmember Harstad, seconded by Mayor Tierney, to table a decision
on the issue to the Regular Council meeting of July 20.
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Motion to table failed: Harstad and Tierney ayes; Johnson, Bildsoe, Slavik, and Black nays.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
Recommendation B of the Planning Department staff report.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to eliminate option
15 in Alternative B. Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to amend
the Alternative B, eliminating all loading docks on Building #5.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated that placement of loading docks facing the neighborhood across
Medina Road lowers the standards of the plan.
Community Development Director Hurlburt said removal of the loading docks from the south
side of the building would require a redesign of the site plan. She said the proposal could affect
the site grading plan, the landscape plan, and the car parking area, which would be major changes
to the plan.
Mike Leuer, representing Moen—Leuer Development, stated his company will not move the
loading docks.
Motion to amend failed: Bildsoe and Slavik ayes; Johnson, Black, Harstad, and Tierney nays.
Ms. Brodsho asked about the feasibility of amending the request to a conditional use permit
instead of a PUD. She said amendments are being made which make the plan fiscally impossible
and not feasible.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated the current application for rezoning and the
Planned Unit Development would need to be withdrawn and resubmitted as a Conditional Use
Permit. She said the City's level of discretion is less with a Conditional Use Permit.
Motion was made by Councilmember Harstad, seconded by Councilmember Black, to call the
question. Motion failed: Johnson, Slavik, and Tierney ayes; Bildsoe, Black and Harstad nays.
Councilmembers discussed the merits of delaying a decision on the proposal. Councilmember
Johnson said if changes in building locations or arrangements are asked for, the Council needs to
review the effect on land grades and other ramifications.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Black, to
reconsider tabling a decision until the July 20 Regular Council meeting.
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Mayor Tierney said she could not make a decision without reviewing what might be lost by
approving a Conditional Use Permit instead of a PUD.
Councilmember Bildsoe believed a postponement would give the proposal another chance to
come to a sensible conclusion.
Councilmember Slavik supported a delay in a decision until the Ward 3 Councilmember is able
to review the plan.
Councilmember Johnson wanted further discussion with neighbors.
Councilmember Black did not like the dock doors facing Medina Road and would like a chance
to take another look at the proposal.
Motion to reconsider carried, six ayes.
Motion to table the issue until the July 20 Regular Council meeting carried, six ayes.
8.4 Request for "All—Way" Stop at Yucca Lane and 60' Place
Public Works Director Moore explained residents in the Lake Camelot subdivision north of
County Road 47 have requested stop signs where the cul—de—sac from 60U' Place opens onto
Yucca Lane. He reviewed Council policy on requests for stop signs, and stated that studies
showed this intersection did not meet the minimum score to warrant signs. He recommended no
placement of signs.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Black, to suspend the rules
and extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m. Motion carried, six ayes.
Public Works Director Moore said staff did recommend additional traffic safety markings such
as a painted bike lane, to narrow the traffic way, along with the addition of warning signs and
periodic enforcement.
Linda Knapp, 6035 Yucca Lane, stated that safety and speed reduction are top concerns for
residents. She believes stop signs are the most effective way to cuts speeds.
Public Works Director Moore said they do not typically put stop signs on residential streets
because traffic coming out of the 60`h Place cul—de—sac onto Yucca Lane is supposed to yield.
Councilmember Bildsoe suggested speed humps as a solution.
Linda Knapp said she was concerned that speed bumps may come too late to avoid an accident.
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Rick Olson, 13925 615` Avenue, representing the Camelot Homeowners Association, supported
the request for stop signs. He said the traffic problem is the main topic of concern for the
homeowners because they have seen residents elsewhere get stop signs.
Councilmember Johnson believed that violators come from the neighborhood itself. She asked if
residents have tried educational sessions to alert them of concerns.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-289 APPROVING REQUEST FOR "ALL—WAY" STOP, YUCCA
LANE NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 47.
Councilmember Bildsoe believed that there are unique circumstances in this case, and they
should be considered.
Mayor Tierney supported the road striping effort as a test, with a review in October to learn what
the effect has been.
Councilmember Bildsoe said speeding cars are not going to recognize the reason for a striped
bike lane.
Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Harstad to suspend
the rules and extend the meeting to 12:30 a.m.
Mayor Tierney called a ten—minute break.
8.5 (8.6) Appoint Ward 3 Councilmember
Motion was made by Councilmember Harstad, seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-290 APPOINTING BRAD BROWN TO THE WARD 3 CITY
COUNCIL SEAT.
Councilmembers thanked the applicants and encouraged them to continue participation on boards
and commissions.
Motion carried, six ayes.
8.6 (8.5) Appointment To Fill Vacancy on Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Black, to direct staff to
advertise for applicants to fill Planning Commission and HRA seats, and to hold a special
council meeting on July 27 at 5:00 p.m. to interview applicants.
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Councilmember Johnson announced that she will resign her seat on the HRA when the vacancies
are filled.
Motion carried, six ayes.
8.7 (6.18) Approval of Institution Community Work Crew Program Contract
Councilmember Harstad stated he was uncomfortable with the use of inmates from the County
Adult Correctional Facility. He recommended the use of high school students, church volunteers,
and the offer of more work for union members.
Councilmember Johnson said there have been fears expressed in the community, but they have
never been realized. She believed it is not just about money, but about having people do their
time and do something good for the community, and plans to support the program.
Lieutenant Ward stated participants in the program are low risk individuals with more to lose by
violating the trust extended by the program, and are not a concern to public safety.
Councilmember Black believed the risk in the program situations is minimal.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
RESOLUTION 99-276 APPROVAL OF INSTITUTION COMMUNITY WORK CREW
PROGRAM. Motion carried, five ayes, Harstad nay.
9.1 Draft Speed Hump Policy
Public Works Director Moore summarized his department's report on the placement of two
speed humps on streets in Plymouth to serve as a "traffic calming" influence. He reported the
speed humps do cause some noise problems, but are effective in slowing traffic, He
recommended the Council hold public hearings before initiating the installation of the speed
humps.
Public Works Director Moore said snow plowing does not sheer off speed humps, because they
are between three to four inches high and twelve feet wide. He said warning signs are placed on
the streets to alert drivers, in an effort to avoid damage to cars. He stated they are too wide to
cause problems for people on skateboards or bicycles.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to suspend
the rules and extend the meeting to 12:40 a.m. Motion carried: Johnson, Bildsoe, Slavik, Black
and Tierney ayes, Councilmember Harstad nay.
Councilmember Bildsoe requested that the policy require that petitions show 75% support by
residents for installation of speed humps.
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Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to request staff to
prepare a speed hump policy based on input, comments, and direction given by City Council
members. Motion carried, six ayes.
9.2 Report on Fire Station #4
Councilmembers directed staff to present a report by the end of August on the progress of plans
for Fire Station #4.
9.3 Speeding Traffic on Vicksburg Lane between Highway 55 and County Road 6
Councilmember Bildsoe said speeding traffic continues to be a problem on Vicksburg Lane. He
does not believe that the present 50 m.p.h. speed limit is appropriate, and asked staff to put in a
request to the State Department of Transportation to review conditions and consider posting a
lower speed limit.
Public Works Director Moore said such a request was put to the Transportation Department some
two years ago without success, and that over the past ten years several efforts have been made
with the same result.
Councilmember Bildsoe said he wants the City to be proactive, even if lobbying is necessary.
Councilmember Black agreed because there are other instances in the city, such as Northwest
Boulevard where the speed limits are lower. Public Works Director Moore said the difference in
those roads is a design consideration. He said Vicksburg Lane is a straight stretch of road, while
others have curves and hills.
9.4 (I -4a from the Council Information Memo) Water and Sewer Dept. Customer Service
Councilmember Bildsoe said he wanted to highlight the correspondence from a resident who
praised efforts by Water and Sewer Supervisor Greg Cook and his department.
9.5 Hiring Update on City Clerk Position
Assistant Manager Ahrens summarized the City Clerk hiring process.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Black, to adjourn
the meeting at 12:40 a.m. Motion carried, six ayes.
Deputy Cif berk