HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-22-1998ADOPTED MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 229 1998
A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at
7:00 PM in the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on July 22, 1998.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Johnson, Preus, Spigner, Black,
and Bildsoe.
ABSENT: Councilmember Wold. Councilmember Black left the meeting at 10 PM.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Public Works
Director Moore, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Public Safety Director
Gerdes, Finance Director Hahn, Park and Recreation Director Blank, City Attorney
Knutson, and Deputy City Clerk Hoffman.
3.1 Forum—Tom Resick
Tom Resick, 15160 38'h Avenue N., expressed opposition to plans to build the
proposed activity center and soccer facility on wildlife land. He stated that a group
of residents is circulating a petition for signatures in opposition to the center. He
asked the Council not to move ahead with the project until the size of the
opposition is clear.
Park Director Blank reported that a committee is meeting with the architects and
that a preliminary sketch should be complete within five to six weeks. He said at
that time, community groups can comment at public information meetings.
Attorney Knutson stated that the May referendum only mandated the Council to
spend the money on the facility, and its location could be changed.
3.2 Forum—Plymouth Community Concert Band
Eric Moon, 13325 55`h Avenue N., representing the Plymouth Community
Concert Band, described his new organization. He said that in talking with
members of the Plymouth Fine Arts Council, he got help in launching a
community band organization. He said a director was brought in to conduct the
group rehearsals. He said the organization believes it would be valuable to the
community to hear free concerts, and for members to share their talents with the
community. He said he is coming to the Council to request city assistance in
funding the operation of the organization. He said the group is requesting a City
grant of $6,032.
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4.1 Recognize Retirement of Police Officer Darrel Anderson
The City Council recognized the retirement of Police Officers Darrel Anderson
and Mary Nelson. Mayor Tierney presented a plaque to Anderson, thanking him
for his years of service.
Councilmember Bildsoe praised the quality of the Police Department's retiring
staff and the new officers.
4.2 Oath of Office for Police Officers
Public Safety Director Gerdes stated the two new Police Officers, Warren
Anderson and Susan Kirby Kallestad would be sworn in at the next meeting.
4.3 Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Awards
Fernando Fuentes, with the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association,
presented awards for program excellence to Recreation Supervisor Mary Bisek
and community volunteer Kris Korsmo, to Forester Paul Buck, and to Park
Director Blank.
5 Approve Agenda
Item 9.7, a discussion of the proposed Activity Center was added to the agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Johnson, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.0 Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried, six ayes.
6.1 Authorize Contract with Govern Software for a Utility Billing Software
System
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to approve RESOLUTION 98-426 CONTRACT WITH GOVERN
SOFTWARE. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.2 Approve Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-427 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 10, 1998. Motion carried, six ayes.
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6.3 Deer Management Program
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to authorize the deer management program for 1998 to include
participation in the metro deer bow hunt and the special trapping project. Motion
carried, six ayes.
6.4 Lump Sum Pension Benefit Increase
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-428 AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN
THE LUMP SUM PENSION BENEFIT FOR THE PLYMOUTH FIRE
RELIEF ASSOCIATION FROM $4,000 PER YEAR OF SERVICE TO
5,500 PER YEAR OF SERVICE. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.5 Final Payment for W. L. Hall Corporation
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-429 APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT TO
W. L. HALL CORPORATION. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.6 Swedenborg -Shaw Construction, Inc. Fire Code Variance (98096)
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-430 APPROVING FIRE LANE
VARIANCE FOR SWEDENBORG-SHAW CONSTRUCTION TO ALLOW
A BUILDING ADDITION AT THE NORFAB BUILDING LOCATED AT
1483027 TH AVENUE NORTH (98096). Motion carried, six ayes.
6.7 Janco, Inc. Lot Division (98116)
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-431 APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR
JANCO, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD AND NORTHWEST
BOULEVARD (98116). Motion carried, six ayes.
6.8 Reduction in Required Financial Guarantee
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-432 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, NORTH COUNTRY ESTATES (97023).
Motion carried, six ayes.
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6.9 Reimbursement for Required Construction of Watermain in Conor
Meadows Addition
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-433 REIMBURSING DEVELOPER FOR
REQUIRED WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION, CONOR MEADOWS
ADDITION (96113). Motion carried, six ayes.
6.10 Schmidt Lake Road Assessment, City Project No. 7005
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-434 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 7005, SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD STREET
CONSTRUCTION, CONOR MEADOWS ADDITION, CONOR
MEADOWS PLAT TWO ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.11 Order Public Hearing to Consider Vacation of Drainage and Utility,
Silverthorne Addition
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-435 ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE VACATION OF A PART OF SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD RIGHT-
OF-WAY, SILVERTHORNE ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-436 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE VACATION OF PART OF THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS WITHIN OUTLOT F, SILVERTHORNE ADDITION.
Motion carried, six ayes.
6.12 Designate Consultant and Authorize Preparation of Plans, Pedestrian
Bridge, City Project No. 5012
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-437 AUTHORIZING THE
PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CSAH
9/I-494 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND DESIGNATING THE ENGINEER.
Motion carried, six ayes.
6.13 Service Commendation for Patricia Wilder
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-438 COMMENDING PATRICIA
WILDER FOR HER SERVICE OT THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND TO
THE NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL. Motion
carried, six ayes.
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6.14 Water Utility Rate Study
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-439 APPROVING WATER UTILITY
RATE STUDY WITH SPRINGSTED. Motion carried, six ayes.
6.15 Approve Operating Managers for Liquor Establishments
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-440 APPROVING DESIGNATIONS OF
LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING MANAGERS. Motion carried,
six ayes.
6.16.1 Gasoline Service Station License
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-441 APPROVING GASOLINE SERVICE
STATION LICENSE FOR HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC., D/B/A
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #107,3020 FERNBROOK LANE. Motion
carried, six ayes.
6.16.2 Gasoline Service Station License
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-442 APPROVING GASOLINE SERVICE
STATION LICENSE FOR HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC., D/B/A
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #140,189 CHESHIRE LANE. Motion carried,
six ayes.
6.17.1 Tobacco License
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-443 APPROVING TOBACCO LICENSE
FOR HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC., D/B/A HOLIDAY
STATIONSTORE #107,3020 FERNBROOK LANE. Motion carried, six
ayes.
6.17.2 Tobacco License
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-444 APPROVING TOBACCO LICENSE
FOR HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC., D/B/A HOLIDAY
STATIONSTORE #140,189 CHESHIRE LANE. Motion carried, six ayes.
7.1 Fawn Creek Addition. Public Hearing on Drainage and Utility Easements
Public Works Director Moore presented the report recommending vacation of
drainage and utility easements within Lots 21 and 22 of Block 3, Fawn Creek
Addition. He said the request comes based on a petition from Dennis Arne, who
had been granted a Lot Division/Consolidation at the site at the June 3, 1998
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Council Meeting. He stated the easements are no longer needed and new
easements will be required prior to filing the lot division/consolidation.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:31 PM. No one spoke, and the
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-445 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION
OF THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN FAWN
CREEK.
Motion carried, six ayes.
7.2 Public Hearing on Vacation of Right -of -Way East of Nathan Lane
Public Works Director Moore presented an overview of the staff recommendation
for right-of-way vacation along the frontage road east of Nathan Lane. He said the
public hearing had been noticed based on the expectation that the site plan and
preliminary/final plat for the Homestead Village development would be on the
same meeting agenda. He stated that if the development continues forward, staff
recommends proceeding with the vacation. He said staff recommends no action
until all items are before the Council for action.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing 7:35 PM.
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Preus to postpone the vacation until the August 5 Regular Council Meeting, when
other related items would be on the agenda.
Motion carried, six ayes.
8.1 Amend Ordinances Pertaining to Animal Control
Public Safety Director Gerdes outlined the origins and the process of amending
and updating the animal control ordinance. He reviewed the major findings of a
questionnaire sent to residents regarding limitations on dog and cat ownership, the
number of pets, registration and vaccination requirements and fees, clarification of
the identification of what kinds of animals are permitted and under what situations
they would be permitted. He presented a timeline to place the ordinance into
practice in the community. He said that kennel licenses are handled separately
under local and state ordinances, and that the issues around multiple animal
ownership will be developed after the new ordinance is in place.
Councilmember Bildsoe asked that letters from Susan Van Cleaf, 18525 22°d
Avenue N., Gerald and Dorothy Davis, 12400 26`'' Avenue N., and from Janet
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Phillippe, 15210 44`x' Avenue N., be added to the record. He asked what impact
enforcement changes would have on staff. Director Gerdes said that general
staffing demands will continue to be about the same. He said one primary issue
will be multiple animal ownership, as staff addresses the increased need for
inspections. He said enforcement and inspections can probably be handled by
shifting schedules of community service officers.
Director Gerdes explained the concept of microchip implantation on animals. He
said the process costs approximately $40 per animal. He said that a proposed
periodic clinic will be held, to provide rabies shots and medical examinations for
residents' pets at reduced costs. He said he hoped to include chip implants in the
clinics as well, bringing a decrease to that cost of implantation. He said these
issues are still being studied. He said budgeting for the clinic will come from
registration fees. He said staff believes the registration and vaccination are very
important, and that the one day clinics will make the rest of the operations much
simpler. He said if pet owners come that day to the clinic, they will waive license
fee, but not the vaccination fees. Director Gerdes said that if mid -year applications
are made, there would be a grace period for compliance, and a $1.00 transfer fee
for an active license from another city. He said when proof of a chip implant is
presented as part of the license application, rabies vaccination proof is also
required. He said ferrets will be included in permissible pets, if proof of rabies
vaccination can be provided. He said only recently rabies vaccination have been
found effective on ferrets.
Director Gerdes said the Public Safety Advisory Board unanimously voted to
include cats at large as a nuisance element of the ordinance. He said this puts a
greater burden on the community service officers, since the issues would be dealt
with only on a complaint basis. He said that if a cat is picked up while at large,
and the cat is registered under the ordinance, it would be returned to the owner.
Councilmember Spigner said she believed that cats at large may be a problem, and
she supported Option `B' regarding cats in the proposed ordinance changes.
Councilmember Black said she supported Option `B', with a modification,
because any literature directs that cats which live indoors are healthier, and live
longer than cats outdoors. She said she would like to see a Subdivision 3 under
915.17, proposing that animals, which even while young, would be difficult to
keep indoors, could be exempted, if owners must register them as at -large
animals.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Johnson, to adopt ORDINANCE 98-24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
PLYMOUTH CITY CODE CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL, including
915.17 Option A in the ordinance relating to pet control of cats.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner to amend the original motion, substituting 915.17 Option B for 915.17
Option A.
Roger Leeds, 3930 Lancaster Lane, said he would like to see guidelines for
cleanup to be changed to the general phrase "means to clean up", not restricting
the use of certain equipment. He said that consideration be given to transfers and
veterinarian certification from other states. He asked that consideration be given
to providing free range exercise areas in City parks.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner to amend the language in 915.19 Subdivision 2 from "equipment to
means to dispose" and in 915.11 Subdivision 5 to include " or a veterinarian
from a state recognized by Minnesota standards."
Amendment approved six ayes.
Main motion carried, Councilmembers Preus, Spigner, Black, and Mayor Tierney
aye; Councilmembers Johnson and Bildsoe nay.
Motion was made be Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Johnson to amend 915.17 Option B to include subdivision 3 cats whom the
owners state cannot be trained to be indoor cats may be exempt from this section
of the ordinance if registered with the City as outdoor cats.
Councilmember Preus said he could not support that amendment. He said he
would like the Council to go with one of the options, then work out further
details.
Councilmember Johnson said she believed the subdivision simply clutters the
ordinance.
Councilmember Black withdrew the amendment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Preus to call the question. Motion failed, Councilmembers Preus, Spigner, and
Black aye, Councilmembers Johnson and Bildsoe and Mayor Tierney nay.
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Mayor Tierney asked that staff study the possibility of developing areas for the
exercise of dogs off the leash.
Ed Albro, 4105 Fernbrook Lane, said the Public Safety Advisory Board spent a
considerable amount of time on addressing how cats would be treated in the
ordinance. He said the nuisance ordinance was specifically rewritten to cover the
behavior of cats.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember Black,
to request the Public Safety Board to review 915.17 Options A and B in an effort
to find some middle ground to present to the Council for consideration before the
ordinance takes effect. Motion carried, Councilmembers Preus, Spigner, Black,
and Mayor Tierney aye; Councilmembers Johnson and Bildsoe nay.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to
direct the Public Safety Advisory Board to further study the licensing of ferrets.
Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black seconded by Councilmember Spigner
to direct the Public Safety Advisory Board to reconsider the licensing of indoor
cats.
Councilmember Black stated she believed it to be an unnecessary government
intrusion to license indoor animals. She said they are not a risk to public, and
licensing should be the owners' choice.
Motion carried, Councilmembers Preus, Spigner, Black, and Bildsoe, and Mayor
Tierney aye, Councilmember Johnson nay.
Director Gerdes said that staff would review the issues surrounding multiple pet
ownership and return with a report to the Council.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Spigner to
direct Park and Recreation Department staff to study development of pet exercise
areas. Motion carried, six ayes.
Mayor Tierney called a recess at 9:23 PM.
Councilmember Black stated that she had to leave at 10 PM.
The meeting resumed at 9:34 PM.
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8.2 City of Plymouth. Reguiding and Rezoning of Property
Community Development Director Hurlburt explained the request for reguiding
and rezoning of roughly four acres of land at the northwest corner of Vicksburg
Lane and Highway 55. She said the request is an effort to ensure consistent design
and compatibility with the City Center Plan. She explained that while the
Planning Commission recommended denial of the reguiding and rezoning, staff
recommended approval. She presented correspondence written since the staff
report was prepared, indicating the townhome association adjacent was now
supportive of the reguiding. She presented a petition from Sugar Hills residents
and said it related to this and the Harstad Hills, Inc. items on the agenda as well.
She said many of the issues brought forth in the petition don't relate directly to the
reguiding.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Johnson to adopt RESOLUTION 98-446 DENYING LAND USE GUIDE
PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING FOR THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF VICKSBURG LANE AND HIGHWAY 55, SOUTH OF 35T"
AVENUE EXTENDED (98086)
Councilmember Preus said he supported the Planning Commission
recommendations for denial.
Councilmember Johnson said that the property could have been taken into the
City Center earlier, but that it was not right to do it now, as part of some idea of
creating a gateway to the City Center.
Councilmember Black said she supported denial of the reguiding and rezoning.
She said issues of lighting and setback could be dealt with in other ways. She said
a planned unit development would allow the City regulate more carefully what
goes in to the parcel.
Councilmember Bildsoe said he supported denial of the reguiding and rezoning
but recommended that an eye be kept on what might be brought in for the site.
Mayor Tierney said she came into the meeting thinking that approval would be
given for the reguiding and rezoning.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember Black
to call the question. Motion carried, Councilmembers Johnson, Preus, Spigner,
Black, and Bildsoe aye, Mayor Tierney nay.
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Motion carried, Councilmembers Johnson, Preus, Spigner, Black, and Bildsoe
aye, Mayor Tierney nay.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Mayor Tierney to
suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 10:45 PM. Motion carried,
Councilmembers Johnson, Bildsoe and Mayor Tierney aye, Councilmembers
Preus and Spigner nay, Councilmember Black abstained.
Councilmember Black left the meeting at 10:00 PM.
8.3.1 Harstad Hills, Inc. Land Use Guide Amendment Application
Director Hurlburt stated that the issues of Item 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 were all related and
should be considered together. She presented the proposed preliminary plat and
explained the creation of a new street. She explained that the Planning
Commission recommended against reguiding and rezoning, and recommended
approval of the preliminary plat with conditions. She said that some comments
have come in since the report went out, including letters submitted for the
previous item relating to the City Center request. She said none of the approvals
would permit specific developments, because further site plan approvals and
possibly other zoning action might be needed.
Rick Sathre, 150 S. Broadway, Wayzata, of Sathre—Bergquist, Inc., engineers for
Harstad Hills, Inc., explained that a variety of uses would be available in the
district. He stated that the developments would be buffered well from the
neighborhood. He said that he did not believe the City was opposed to traffic flow
plans near 35`h and Vicksburg, and that and extension of the street would provide
adequate stacking for traffic flow during peak periods. He said that it would be
difficult for developers to put more detailed development plans together until
there was more certainty on development from the City.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to
suspend to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:00 PM. Motion carried,
five ayes.
Mayor Tierney said she would be opposed to the request for reguiding in this area.
Councilmember Johnson said she was concerned that in order to be economically
viable, the plan would need to spread usage across the property, and cut into the
trees, which she opposes.
Councilmember Preus said that while he is not sure how to vote, he must consider
what might go in there in the future. He said approval of reguiding might be the
only way to avoid seeing more trees go down. He said it might be the best way to
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protect what the neighbors want. He said he believed reguiding would give the
developers more options financially.
Mr. Sathre said that given the size of the parcel, it would not be possible to get
enough parking to support a larger building such as a discount retailer or
department store.
Community Development Director Hurlburt said some of uses that would be
permitted in the area would be commercial recreation, on/off sale liquor
operations, motels, fast food services, auto accessory stores, and all of the uses
permitted in C-1 and C-3 areas. She said that without any users or site plan, it
would be difficult to apply for a PUD, but the option would be open if the
developer wanted a mix of uses.
Scott Bissen, 16025 36`h Place N., stated that residents next to the parcel have
been meeting with representatives from Harstad, Inc. to learn how much of a tree
line might be kept as a buffer for the neighborhood. He said talks have been a
cooperative effort, and that the neighbors would accept what the developers would
put in, if as much of a tree line as possible is kept.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-447 DENYING LAND USE GUIDE
PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING FOR HARSTAD HILLS, INC.,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF HIGHWAY 55 AND
VICKSBURG LANE NORTH (98018)
Councilmember Johnson said she was supporting denial because approval of the
rezoning and reguiding took away any bargaining elements the City might have in
further development plans.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to
suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:15 PM. Motion carried, five ayes.
Motion carried, Councilmembers Johnson, Spigner, Bildsoe, and Mayor Tierney
aye, Councilmember Preus nay.
8.3.2 Harstad Hills, Inc. Preliminary Plat Request
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to deny preliminary plat for Sugar Hills 5`h Addition.
Councilmember Preus said he did not see a reason to deny the preliminary plat.
He said staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval, and if the
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developer does nothing with it, it does no harm. He said if the developer comes
back later with plans, rezoning may be considered at that time.
Director Hurlburt said that denial would mean a different proposal, a new
application for preliminary plat, and development plans would all be required. She
said minor changes would not require all the steps.
Councilmember Bildsoe said he agreed with Councilmember Preus'
recommendation to approve the preliminary plat.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe to call the question. Motion carried, five ayes.
Motion failed, Councilmember Johnson and Mayor Tierney aye, Councilmembers
Preus, Spigner, and Bildsoe nay.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 98-448 APPROVING PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR HARSTAD HILLS, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 55, WEST OF VICKSBURG LANE, AND SOUTH
OF 36TH AVENUE (98018). Motion carried, Councilmembers Preus, Spigner,
Bildsoe, and Mayor Tierney aye, Councilmember Johnson nay.
Councilmember Johnson stated that she may move to reconsider the issue at the
next meeting to come to some sort of middle ground.
9.1 Response to Letter from Nick Hyduke Regarding Council Action on
Golfview Woods Lot Division (96191)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to accept the staff report responding to the letter from Nick Hyduke,
16300 Old Rockford Road, regarding a previous Council action to remove
conditions requiring a shared driveway for the Lot 3, Block 1, Golfview Woods
Lot Division.
Motion carried, five ayes.
9.2 Plymouth Station Status Report
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to accept the staff report responding to comments made at the Plymouth
Forum concerning the Plymouth Station shopping center.
Motion carried, five ayes.
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9.3 Response to Plymouth Forum comments about Property at 3150 East
Medicine Lake Boulevard
Mayor Tierney noted that no discussion on this topic was possible since the City
Attorney reported the matter was under discussion for a possible settlement.
Wallace Charles and his daughter, Deanna Charles McCormick, 3150 East
Medicine Lake Boulevard, presented pictures of the property, and asked the City
to consider partial restoration of their driveway grade, which had been cut due to
road work along East Medicine Lake Boulevard.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11:25 PM. Motion carried,
five ayes.
Councilmember Bildsoe requested staff to update council via voice mail on the
progress of the issues surrounding the property.
Ms. McCormick said she and her family had talked with contractors about bids,
and that four of them said the City's plan was insufficient.
Councilmember Johnson asked that staff be directed not to not proceed with
concrete pouring as scheduled for Thursday.
Public Works Director Moore said he would instruct the engineers not to pour
concrete on Thursday morning.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Spigner, to
adjourn the meeting at 11:25 PM. Motion carried, five ayes.
Kurt Hoffrn
Deputy City