HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-28-1998 SpecialAdopted Minutes
Special Council Meeting
September 28,1998
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on September 28, 1998.
Council Present: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Preus (absent from 8:00 p.m. to 8:40
p.m.), Spigner, Black, Bildsoe, Wold, and Johnson.
Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, Community
Development Director Hurlburt, Public Works Director Moore, Police Lieutenant Ward,
Park and Recreation Director Blank, Architect Del Erickson, and City Clerk Ahrens.
Mayor Tierney said that the subject of the meeting is the location of the proposed activity
center/field house project. She said that this meeting was called following receipt of a
petition signed by 1,100 people. The petition stated, "I am opposed to the construction of
the activity center on park land as currently planned." She said the issue for discussion at
this meeting is not whether to build the project, but rather to discuss the location of the
project. She suggested that the discussion be focused on two questions -- What is the best
location for the activity center? What is the best location for the field house? Mayor
Tierney discussed procedures for the meeting.
City Manager Johnson said the activity center would be multipurpose with approximately
18,000 square feet of finished space and 12,000 square feet of unfinished space. The
facility is proposed as a permanent building which would house senior programs, fine arts
programs, indoor city recreational programs, and meeting space. The field house would
be inflated about six months during the year and would provide space for indoor soccer,
indoor walking and running track, and other sports activities. The activity center and
field house facilities would connect on a site in Plymouth Creek Park along 3e Avenue.
Park Director Blank explained the history of Plymouth Creek Park and he park system
plan for the City of Plymouth. Plymouth Creek Park was previously known as Central
Park, and is in the geographic center of the community. The initial plans for the park
were proposed in 1972, and included a sports center. A referendum passed in 1980 to
build six community playfields, and the master plan for this park was approved in 1983.
The plan was amended in the late 1980's and the 21 -acre area currently under
consideration was proposed for a sliding hill, tennis complex, and theme playground. In
November 1984 a large park dedication was received which added area to the park.
Director Blank said the City selected the 34th Avenue site in Plymouth Creek Park for the
activity center and field house due to several factors: the site is centrally located in the
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City; the site is City -owned; it has a four -lane road as primary access; there will likely be
a signalized intersection at Fernbrook Lane and 34' Avenue and a possible signalized
intersection at 34`' Avenue and Plymouth Boulevard; the site is on high ground without
need for soil correction; it would require low tree removal; the property was purchased
for recreational purposes; and 21 -acres of property is large enough to accommodate the
proposed facility with expansion capabilities.
Park Director Blank said that several alternative sites were considered by the Activity
Center Subcommittee. An alternate site on the south side of LifeTime Fitness was
rejected due to parking problems, fire code concerns, significant tree removal, and limited
expansion options. A second alternate site located midway between LifeTime Fitness
and City Hall was rejected due to the large loss of trees and the affect on the
amphitheater. The privately -owned land next to the library was also considered, but
would have added significant cost to the project and the property would have been
removed from the property tax rolls. The Wayzata High School site was rejected because
it was not owned by the City, it is not centrally located, and the City would be managing
a remote facility. Director Blank showed photographs of the site within Plymouth Creek
Park, as well as plans for the activity center and the field house.
Community Development Director Hurlburt reviewed five alternative sites that were
studied prior to this meeting -- Plymouth Creek Park soccer fields, Ess property, Wayzata
High School, Armstrong High School, and West Lutheran High School. She said that
seven additional sites were analyzed (Parkers Lake Playfield, Zachary Playfield, Bass
Lake Playfield, Plymouth Middle School Ridgemount Playfield, Oakwood Playfield, and
Wayzata Central Middle School), but were determined not to be as feasible as the
previous five alternatives. She said the sites were evaluated on the factors of land
ownership, cost, size, distance from center of the City, site impacts, neighborhood
impacts, and community impacts.
Director Hurlburt reviewed each of the five alternative sites. The Plymouth Creek Park
soccer field area would have no impact on the natural area or tree removal and there is
some advantage of the central location. There would be greater neighborhood impacts
due to the proximity to single family homes, an added cost estimated at $535,000, and the
loss of two existing soccer fields. The second alternative site is the Ess property which is
undeveloped City land. It is somewhat centrally located, but distant from the City Center.
It is comparable to the 34d' Avenue site with respect to tree removal, with additional loss
of natural area. The added cost is estimated at $405,000. The field house would be about
300 feet from the nearest residence.
Councilmember Bildsoe questioned the time frame on the construction of the Ess
property playfield. Park Director Blank said the playfield development is not in the
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current five-year capital improvement program. The cost for the development of the four
fields was previously estimated at $800,000.
Councilmember Black recalled that there was the possibility of a nature center on the Ess
site. Community Development Director Hurlburt said the City owns about 60 acres at
this location which includes a large wetland and woodland area. The activity center
could overlook the wetland, but the field house could inhibit the location of the
interpretive center.
Councilmember Bildsoe asked about the additional cost estimated for the site. Assistant
Manager Lueckert said the extra estimated cost is for the cost of grading the site, road
improvements, and replacement of the ballfield.
Councilmember Preus asked if the cost impact takes into consideration what would be
done with the site in Plymouth Creek Park if a field house is not located on that site.
Assistant Manager Lueckert responded that the costs reflected in the report are net costs
which recognize the savings of not developing the 34`h Avenue site.
Councilmember Johnson noted that the Ess property would not have fiber optic and
phone link capability with City Hall. This may be an additional cost.
Director Hurlburt said that a fourth alternative site is at Wayzata High School. The site is
not owned by the City and it is not centrally located. The City would also face the issue
of management of a remote facility. There are no homes located within 1,000 feet of the
site, and there would be minimal site preparation.
Councilmember Preus asked how the cost impact for the Wayzata High School site was
determined.
Assistant Manager Lueckert responded that the additional design and construction cost
for this site would be only $20,000 and the replacement of one soccer field would cost
255,000, for a total cost of $275,000.
Councilmember Preus said that the soccer field may or may not be replaced and the
replacement field could possibly be built on the 34' Avenue site if the field house were
built elsewhere.
Councilmember Wold asked whether it has been determined that a soccer field could be
built on the 34`h Avenue site if the field house were not constructed there.
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Assistant Manager Lueckert said that has not been determined. No alternative uses for
the 34th Avenue site have been considered in the cost impacts.
Community Development Director Hurlburt reviewed the fifth alternative site at
Armstrong High School. This site is not owned by the City and it is not centrally located.
It would result in management of a remote facility and there would be more
neighborhood impacts than the 34th Avenue site. There would be an added cost impact of
425,000 because the site was not previously prepared for the possibility of this use. She
said the sixth alternative site is at West Lutheran High School. The site is too small for a
field house and additional land would be required. The site is located in the geographic
center of the City and the private school is not interested in hosting this facility. It would
have a high neighborhood impact and an added cost estimated at $555,000.
Park Director Blank presented the staff recommendation to confirm the 34t' Avenue site
for the Activity Center and Field House projects. He said the best alternative to the 341h
Avenue site is the Ess property.
Councilmember Johnson asked if any of the cost impacts of an alternative location would
affect the bond referendum and preclude the City from proceeding with the project.
City Manager Johnson said it appears that the project is currently at budget. Therefore,
any added cost would have to be found from another funding source.
In response to a question from Councilmember Bildsoe, Assistant Manager Lueckert said
that it could cost an estimated $160,000 to $175,00 to build the road and retaining wall
for the Ess property access.
Councilmember Johnson asked if the Ess property's proximity to the wetlands could lead
to soil problems.
Director Hurlburt said that several of the sites could have soil problems.
Councilmember Wold asked if the alternative site comparisons addressed marketability of
the sites.
Director Blank responded no.
Mayor Tierney added that the additional continued operating expenses for a building
remote from the activity center were also not considered.
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Park Director Blank said that one manager is proposed for both facilities. If a remote
location is selected, staff would have to reconsider that proposal.
Tom Resick, 15160 38`b Avenue North, represented a group of citizens opposed to the
field house being constructed in Plymouth Creek Park. He said that many residents were
unaware of the planning meetings for the activity center and field house and of the
referendum which passed by only 55 votes. He said that the issue may not have received
the scrutiny that a question on the November ballot would have received. The ballot
question authorized the Council to issue bonds; it did not specify the location. He said
that the position of residents opposed to the field house is to maintain the functional and
visual integrity of Plymouth Creek Park. The group is not opposed to the project, but is
opposed to the location. They have accepted that the Activity Center will be in the park,
but the dome is unacceptable in that location. He believed that the staff presentation was
biased. Mr. Resick noted that a petition submitted earlier contained signatures from
1,100 people who said "no" to the Plymouth Creek Park location for the project.
In response to a question by Mayor Tierney, Mr. Resick clarified that although the
petition opposing the project refers to the activity center, petitioners actually oppose the
field house.
Bruce Raines, 14125 37' Avenue North, said this area borders School Districts 281 and
284. He questioned whether there is an extra cost for the Wayzata High School
alternative location because the soccer field may not have to be replaced and the land in
the City Center area is valuable. He believes that the City would be taking value away
from the park if a field house is constructed. Mr. Raines said that placement of the field
house at Wayzata High School would be more convenient to District 284, but would still
be accessible to all four school districts. He said the citizen group believes that Wayzata
High School is the appropriate location for the field house due to minimal impact on the
environment and adequate roadways, less traffic impact in the City Center area, less
impact on the residences, and opportunity cost and retention of the value of the site on
34`'' Avenue. He said that the Wayzata High School site would allow for future growth.
The Plymouth Creek Park aesthetics could be retained, and the residential property values
in the area would not be diminished. He asked that the Council consider the environment
and avoid waste and inefficiency by considering the Wayzata High School site for the
field house.
In response to a question from Mayor Tierney, Mr. Raines said that there is not a great
deal of opposition to construction of the activity center in Plymouth Creek Park. The
major opposition is to the location of the field house.
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Jo Maas, 4355 Weston Lane, spoke in support of the alternative Ess property site for the
field house. She said this site is planned for recreational development and is ideal for a
dome field house. The property abuts a business and has access from a four -lane
roadway. Ms. Moss said that she uses Plymouth Creek Park every day. Most petition
signers indicated that they were unaware of the May referendum and wanted to keep the
park in its natural habitat. She said that a field house in a park is an eyesore, and the
natural habitat in Plymouth Creek Park would be destroyed if a field house is built on the
proposed site.
Bruce Johnson, 3715 Ximines Lane, and Athletic Director at Armstrong High School,
submitted a petition with over 1,000 signatures supporting the Plymouth Creek Park site
on 34`h Avenue. He said that the City attempted to inform residents about the project
through the March, April, and May Plymouth News, as well as a four-page newsletter
delivered to all homes in Plymouth regarding the referendum. He said the information
pieces identified the proposed site for the project as Plymouth Creek Park on 34`x' Avenue.
Mr. Johnson said in a democracy, people have the opportunity to choose not to be
involved. The people who voted on the issue in the May referendum voted on the plan
and the proposed location. Although it may be legally true that the location was not
specified in the ballot question, the voters believed they were going to get a field house
and activity center built in a timely manner for the price quoted, and with the facility built
on the site indicated in the brochures. He believes it is ludicrous to consider a site that
removes the field house from the center of the community. Plymouth is divided by four
school districts and an interstate highway, and this centrally -located facility will maintain
unity in the City.
Mayor Tierney said that a similar petition has been submitted by the Plymouth Rockers.
The petitions read, "We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the Plymouth City
Council construct the activity center and field house at the 34`' Avenue Plymouth Creek
Park central site as approved by the voters at a special election on May 19, 1998."
Councilmember Johnson said she has received many phone calls on this issue from
residents in School District 281. She asked Bruce Johnson if the issue is whether the
field house needs to be on this specific site or at a school neutral site.
Bruce Johnson said that the real issue is probably a school neutral site, but there are also
important issues of cost and timeliness of completing the project that result in support of
the 34`'' Avenue site.
Don Anderson, 417 N. Union Terrace, represented the Plymouth Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission. He said that the Commission discussed the location issue on
September 10, and a motion was unanimously adopted to affirm the original proposed
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location for the project in Plymouth Creek Park along 34' Avenue. He said the voter
turnout was low, but a majority of the voters supported the project. He is unaware of any
body that has reversed the result of a vote due to low voter turnout.
Jim Fox, 12355 46`h Avenue North, said he has lived in Plymouth for 22 years. He
supported the proposed site on 34f'' Avenue. He believes the issues were thoroughly
considered and there was substantial publicity on the proposed site and on the
referendum. Mr. Fox supports the site because it is in the center of the City and will
allow opportunities for young and old community members to intermix. The site is city -
owned and has close proximity to other city facilities. He said the project was sold to the
public on the basis of this location and the citizens voted in favor of this site. It would be
unfair at this point for the Council to change the location of the facility.
Marc Friedman, 4055 Quaker Lane, said he is a student at Armstrong High School. He
supported the site on 34" Avenue because it is equal driving distance between the high
schools. He noted that if the field house were located at a high school site, students at
that high school would have better access to the facility.
Cameron Guthrie, 3949 Orchid Lane, said that he was unaware of the May referendum or
the special mailing of the referendum brochure. Because he did not vote in the
referendum, he feels that he can't protest the vote outcome or the location. Mr. Guthrie
said that he moved here several years ago because of the open area, and the real estate
agent said this was a City park that would never be developed. He learned tonight of the
existence of a master plan for the park. He believes that the definition of a "city park"
does not include a dome field house, activity center, LifeTime Fitness facility, or ice
center. Some residents highly value natural and virgin land, and he suggested that a
referendum should be used to establish the remainder of Plymouth Creek Park as
building -free.
Councilmember Johnson explained that the City held a referendum in 1995 to acquire
100 acres of open space in the community.
Councilmember Black said that the City Council will be considering the development of
northwest Plymouth in October and encouraged residents to become involved, as this
issue has many environmental elements.
Tom Lindberg, 3860 Glacier Place, said he views the activity center and field house as
another improvement to the park. He believes the petition opposing the project may have
been misleading, and he questioned some of the practices used in collecting signatures.
In response to Council questions, Mr. Lindberg said that he could not remember the exact
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information provided, but recalled the sign "Save Our Park." He also had the impression
that the City was going to ruin the park.
Jo Maas explained that she placed petitions and information at three locations in
Plymouth Creek Park. She included a letter with her name and phone number, a letter
from Tom Resick that appeared in the Sun Sailor, and the petition. She went to the park
every day to change the papers and tried to ensure that people understood why they were
soliciting signatures for the petition. In response to a question from Councilmember
Spigner, Ms. Moss said she did not have available a copy of the information provided
with the petition.
Tom Moriarty, 2745 Garland Lane, represented 600 Plymouth soccer players in the
Wayzata Soccer Club. He said that soccer players travel to various locations to play
soccer and the location of a facility anywhere in Plymouth would be welcome. He said
the seniors and fine arts groups also need a facility and supported the proposed location
on 34`h Avenue. He believed that his vote in the May referendum counted and
encouraged the Council to proceed with the project. He said that the soccer club could
submit an additional petition with over 1,100 signatures supporting the facility in the
proposed location.
Daryll Phelps, 3845 Orchid Lane, expressed no concerns with the activity center, but
questioned the field house dome in this location due to the nature of the area and the
wetlands. He said it is a pretty area to walk and he would like to see added trails in the
park. Mr. Phelps said that he was sorry that the issue was presented to the voters in May
rather than in November. He questioned whether 300 parking spaces is adequate for the
facility considering the difficult parking situation at Life Time Fitness and the ice center.
Jean W. Scheu, 1170 North Evergreen Lane, said she has lived here for 35 years and has
seen much development of the City in that time. She said that every person who moves
to Plymouth helps destroy the natural landscape. There were 18,000 people in Plymouth
in 1968 and the environment could not remain the same with a growth in population to
over 60,000 people. She views the proposed facilities as assets to Plymouth Creek Park.
Dani Steele, 14835 38`' Avenue, said she has attended every planning meeting on the
proposed facilities. She was disheartened that so few people were involved in the
planning process, and she did not feel that the City Council heard the voice of the public
throughout the process. She asked that the Council carefully consider the alternative
sites.
Kathy Thompson, 16010 40' Avenue North, said she is a member of the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission and is representing the Plymouth Youth Baseball
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Association. She said the Association did a great deal of advertising to its members
about the proposed facilities and location. The Baseball Association did not favor a
school for the site of the field house. She said that if a school is selected for the field
house site, that school would get the use of the field house during the day and citizenry
would not. She voted in the referendum and wants her vote to be honored.
Lee Tomlinson, 4020 Orleans Lane, represented the Plymouth Rockers. The Plymouth
Rockers began in 1991 with 6 members and now has over 60 members. He said the
Rockers receive many requests to sing, but have no place to practice. The Rockers
support the activity center and would like to see it completed as soon as possible. He has
lived in the community for 30 years and has seen community buildings constructed in
Maple Grove, Crystal, Brooklyn Center, etc., and Plymouth is far behind. He said there
could be a petition submitted following every vote on an issue, and he encouraged the
Council to proceed with a project that the voters approved.
Jerry Tongen, 10930 38`x' Avenue North, said that youth sports associations in the
community have 3,000 to 4,000 youth who will use the field house facility. These
programs are not associated with the high schools; therefore, a central location is a
significant issue. He supported the result of the referendum and encouraged the Council
to proceed with the project. He also supported the proposal for inclusion of an indoor
walking/running track in the field house.
Henry Willegalle, 1525 Juneau Lane North, member of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission, represented the Plymouth Seniors. He said the referendum included a site,
a plan, and a cost, and the project should move forward. He said the seniors support the
proposed project in order to have a common meeting place and a multipurpose facility is
needed for various reasons.
Mark Adamson, 12355 45"` Place North, represented the Wings Soccer Club, a nonprofit,
youth recreational and traveling soccer club that has existed for 20 years. He said that
with youth soccer becoming a year around sport, more facilities are needed to meet the
demand. The Soccer Club understands that many organizations will want to use the
facility and that a central location will result in the most optimum use and financial
success. The Wings Soccer Club supports the field house and activity center in the
proposed location.
Councilmember Johnson asked whether the Club supports the specific proposed site or
any central site.
Mr. Adamson said the Club supports the 34t' Avenue site, but they were unaware of all of
the alternative sites.
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Brandon Anderson, 3815 Orchid Lane, said he moved across the street from Plymouth
Creek Park two years ago because of the wilderness setting. He favors the field house
and activity center project, but opposes the location of the field house in Plymouth Creek
Park. He believes the literature sent out prior to the vote was biased because it did not
address alternative sites. Mr. Anderson does not believe that the activity center would
disrupt the natural beauty of the park, but residents in his homeowner association
opposed the field house dome due to aesthetics and diminished property values. He said
the value of the land at the currently proposed site should be considered, and the Wayzata
High School site would be cheaper because a joint venture could be arranged with the
school to share maintenance and parking. This would also eliminate added parking in his
neighborhood. He said that the petition submitted to the City in support of the park is
from individuals who do not have as great an interest because they do not live near the
park.
Claudia Freund, 14820 32"d Avenue North, said that she did vote and was involved in the
process. She will be saddened if the field house is constructed in Plymouth Creek Park.
She has no objection to the activity center, but opposes a dome in this location.
Rod Hillstrom, 12510 25`'' Avenue North, said he is a board member of the Plymouth
Soccer Association which represents over 2,500 soccer players. He said that members
drive all over the metro area to play soccer, and more soccer facilities are needed in
Plymouth. The field house is one element to fill that need, and he supports the central
location for the project.
Les Matthews, 15155 39th Avenue North, said he has lived adjacent to the north side of
Plymouth Creek Park since 1985. He understands development and progress but is
disturbed that all of the development has occurred in one specific area. He uses Plymouth
Creek Park every day and said that about two-thirds of the time the soccer fields are not
utilized. He believes that the Wayzata High School site is the best site from a financial
and future opportunity perspective.
Kent Schmid, 14110 34`'' Avenue North, said that the natural state of Plymouth Creek
Park is an attractive feature. He supports construction of the activity center in the center
of the community but believes that the field house should be built in an athletic
environment. He did not recall that the alternative sites were included in the City's
publicity on the project. Mr. Schmid believes that a field house would be an asset to the
community, but moving the facility to Wayzata High School would be only an added
travel time of three miles. Although the seniors and soccer community were involved in
getting support for the referendum, it passed by only 55 votes.
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Kevin Whitaker, 3345 Niagara Lane, said that neighborhood impact is critical in
considering the site location. He noted that there are significant differences in the
number of households that are within 1,000 feet proximity of the site.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Spigner, to
affirm the location for the activity center and the field house as Plymouth Creek Park
along 34'' Avenue.
Councilmember Black said that she has supported wildlife issues for 20 years, but this
site is second or third generation. Other than birds, any wildlife on the site will be
isolated from the rest of the population and this is not genetically positive. She believes
that northwest Plymouth presents an opportunity for protecting wildlife in the City.
Councilmember Black stated that she has heard many individuals say "not in my
backyard" on this issue. If the project is moved elsewhere, the same comments would be
made by other residents. She said the Council needs to make a decision based on the best
site for use by all residents of Plymouth. A project cost of $7.6 million has been
established which includes the cost of the property. The referendum was conducted in
May in order to take advantage of low interest rates. She said that 380 people reside
within 1,000 feet of the proposed site, and those residents will have the advantage of
being within walking distance of the site.
Councilmember Spigner served on the Activity Center Subcommittee and said she
supports the proposed 34`'' Avenue site. She said that the low voter turnout is not a reason
to change the site. It doesn't matter how low the turnout was, the voters decided the
issue. She said there was also a low voter turnout in the September Primary election, but
the outcome was not changed. She agreed that the City Center land is valuable and
surrounding residents should be happy that a city facility is proposed on the site, rather
than a business.
Councilmember Wold said that as Chairperson of the Activity Center Subcommittee, he
listened to input throughout the planning process. Each meeting of the Subcommittee
was publicly noticed, and he often reported on the issue at regular Council meetings. He
said the voters decided the issue through the referendum, and he believes that the
proposed site is the best location for the entire Plymouth community.
Councilmember Bildsoe said he did not serve on the Subcommittee, but believes that one
of the most important things the Council has done during his tenure was to place this
question on the ballot. He believes that it is a valid option to place the field house at
Wayzata High School, but trust was placed in the City Council to fulfill the result of the
referendum vote. He believes that the decision on the project and location was made by
the residents on May 19 whether or not they voted.
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Councilmember Johnson said she served on the Subcommittee for a year and studied
various sites for the activity center and field house. She wants to honor the result of the
May referendum and noted that if the vote had gone 55 votes against the project, the
citizens would not expect the Council to proceed. She said it is important that the
Council listen to citizens' viewpoints on the issue and perhaps a couple of the alternative
sites had merit. If the soccer associations or schools had indicated that they preferred a
neutral site such as the Ess property, she would have considered that alternative.
Councilmember Preus said he will vote against the motion. He said this issue is difficult
because it is complicated and involves so many controversies. He is unsure of which site
to select and is not ready to decide tonight. Councilmember Preus said he is certain that
the Subcommittee conducted all meetings openly and properly, but he believes the
Council made a mistake in May. Although the Council took extra time to consider the
exact language in the newsletter and there were good reasons for conducting the election
in May, the process still was not right. He believes that many positive comments have
been made at this meeting which may be addressed during review of the architectural
plans. He also hopes that the Charter Commission considers the issue of voter turnout so
that future referendums are conducted at general elections.
Mayor Tierney thanked residents for attending the meeting and signing petitions on the
issue. She said the Council was disappointed and shocked at the low voter turnout in the
May referendum. The referendum vote was site specific, cost specific, and plan specific,
and the vote of the public should be honored. She added that a Subcommittee meeting
notice was sent to 180 residents abutting the proposed site and only seven people
attended the meeting. Mayor Tierney believes that adequate notice of the project was
done. She previously suggested the concept of the City accepting donation of an
alternative site, but no one did so.
Motion carried: Spigner, Black, Bildsoe, Wold, Johnson, and Tierney ayes; Preus nay.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
L'durii Ahrens
City Clerk