HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11-05-1997MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 1997
A regular 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 November 5, 1997.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Black, Bildsoe, Wold, Johnson,
and Preus.
ABSENT: Councilmember Spigner.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, Public
Works Director Moore, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Park Director
Blank, Public Safety Director Gerdes, Finance Director Hahn, City Attorney Roger
Knutson, and City Clerk Ahrens.
Item 3 Plymouth Forum
No one spoke at the Forum.
Item 4-A Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund Donation
Public Safety Director Gerdes introduced members of the Plymouth Crime
and Fire Prevention Fund. They donated $13,000 for specialized surveillance
equipment for the police department, as well as fire rescue equipment.
Item 5 Approve Agenda
Mayor Tierney requested the addition of an update on West Medicine Lake
Park and the Transit Award.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Preus, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6 Consent Agenda
Items 6-C, 6-H-1, 6-J, 6-X, and 6-Y were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmembers Wold and Black entered nay votes on Item 6-Q.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-A Approve Minutes
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to approve minutes of the October 15, 1997 Regular Council
Meeting. Motion carried, six ayes.
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Item 6-B Approve Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-663 APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER 24,1997.
Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-1) Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. Final Plat for Two Residential Lots (97144)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-664 APPROVING FINAL PLAT
FOR HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
EAST OF CO. RD. 24, SOUTH OF MEDINA ROAD, AND WEST OF
GARLAND LANE (97144). Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-E Metropolitan Livable Communities Programs for 1998
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-665 ELECTING TO CONTINUE
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES
ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES ACT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1998. Motion carried,
six ayes.
Item 6-F League of Minnesota Cities Dues Payment
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-666 APPROVING 1997-1998
MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES.
Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-G Third Quarter 1997 Financial Report
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to accept the Third Quarter 1997 Financial Report. Motion carried,
six ayes.
Item 6-H "All -Way" Stop Sign Installation
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-667 INSTALLATION OF "ALL
WAY" STOP SIGNS AT THREE LOCATIONS. Motion carried, six ayes.
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Item 6-I Shenandoah Woods Apartments Grant Agreements
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-668 AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL AND THE SHENANDOAH WOODS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE
COMMUNITIES HOUSING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS PART OF
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHENANDOAH WOODS APARTMENTS.
Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-669 AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE 6
METROPOLITAN HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM UNITS
AT THE SHENANDOAH WOODS APARTMENTS. Motion carried, six
ayes.
Item 6-K Carlson Real Estate Company (97125)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-670 APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS, VARIANCES, AND A SITE PLAN FOR CARLSON
REAL ESTATE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF I-494 AND CO. RD. 6 (97125). Motion
carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-671 APPROVING PRELIMINARY
PLAT FOR CARLSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF I-494 AND CO.
RD. 6 (97125). Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-L Prairie Sports Enterprises "Grand Slam USA Sports Academy" (97136)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-672 APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS FOR PRAIRIE SPORTS ENTERPRISES, INC. TO
OPERATE GRAND SLAM USA SPORTS ACADEMY AT 161
CHESHIRE LANE NORTH (97136). Motion carried, six ayes.
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Item 6-M Minneapolis Glass Company, Fire Lane Variance (97139)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-673 APPROVING FIRE LANE
VARIANCE FOR MINNEAPOLIS GLASS COMPANY FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14600 8TH AVENUE NORTH (97139).
Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-N Final Payments and Change Orders for Ice Arena Project
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-674 APPROVING FINAL
PAYMENT TO LAUGERQUIST CORPORATION. Motion carried, six
ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-675 APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO.1 FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION. Motion
carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-676 APPROVING FINAL
PAYMENT TO BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-0 Temporary Traffic Signal, Project 5002
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-677 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AT OLD ROCKFORD ROAD AND PEONY LANE,
EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 5002. Motion carried,
six ayes.
Item 6-P Peter Andrea Company, Fire Lane Variance (97047)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-678 APPROVING FIRE LANE
VARIANCE FOR PETER ANDREA COMPANY FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SHENANDOAH
LANE AND 22ND AVENUE (97047). Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-Q I-494 Corridor Commission Agreement with LJR, Inc.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to approve an agreement between the I-494 Corridor Commission
and LJR, Inc. Motion carried: Bildsoe, Johnson, Preus, and Tierney ayes;
Wold and Black nays.
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Item 6-R Reduction in Required Financial Guarantee
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-679 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, HARRISON PLACE ON BASS CREEK
ADDITION (94051). Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-680 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, ROCKFORD GLEN ADDITION (94155).
Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-681 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, THE PONDS AT BASS CREEK 2ND
ADDITION (95082). Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-682 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, TYLERS UPLAND ADDITION (96035).
Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-683 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, THE PONDS AT BASS CREEK 3RD
ADDITION (96091). Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-684 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, PLUM TREE 3RD ADDITION (97034).
Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-S Change Order, 1997 Street Reconstruction Project, Project 7001
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-685 APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1, 1997 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 7001. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-T Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Area Assessments (97108)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-686 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS,
SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN AREA, CITY PROJECT NO.
7029. Motion carried, six ayes.
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Item 6-U East Medicine Lake Boulevard Street/Trail Improvements
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to approve RESOLUTION 97-687 AUTHORIZING
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY LINES, EAST MEDICINE LAKE
BOULEVARD STREET/TRAIL IMPROVEMENT, CITY PROJECT
NO. 7006. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-V Discontinue Street Assessment Subcommittee
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to discontinue the Street Assessment Subcommittee and establish
December 10, 1997 Council study meeting on street reconstruction issues.
Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-W Remove No Parking Restrictions Near Former Wayzata High School
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-688 REMOVING NO PARKING
SCHOOL DAYS RESTRICTIONS, AREAS SURROUNDING FORMER
WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6-Z Wayzata High School Easement Agreement
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-689 APPROVING EASEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 6 -AA Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments (97104)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt ORDINANCE 97-28 COMPREHENSIVELY
REVISING AND AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE
PLYMOUTH CITY CODE, THE PLYMOUTH ZONING
ORDINANCE. Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-690 APPROVING SUMMARY
PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 97-28, AN ORDINANCE
COMPREHENSIVELY REVISING AND AMENDING THE TEXT OF
CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE, THE PLYMOUTH
ZONING ORDINANCE. Motion carried, six ayes.
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Item 6 -BB Delay Sale of General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-691 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
RESCHEDULE THE ISSUANCE OF $3,290,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997A. Motion
carried, six ayes.
Item 6 -CC Change Order - Elm Creek Playfield - Electric Service Co.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-692 APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER TO ELM CREEK PLAYFIELD. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 7-A Vacation in Savannah Addition
Public Works Director Moore presented the staff report on the proposed
vacation of drainage and utility easements over Lots 11 and 12, Block 1,
Savannah Addition.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing. No one appeared and the hearing
was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-693 AUTHORIZING THE
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOTS 11
AND 12, BLOCK 1, SAVANNAH ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 7-11 Vacation in Dunkirk Meadows Addition
Public Works Director Moore presented the staff report on the proposed
vacation of right-of-way for County Road 24 and Dunkirk Lane within Outlot
D, Dunkirk Meadows Addition, the NE 1/4, NW 1/a, of Section 20 and the NW
1/4, NE 1/a of Section 20.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing. No one appeared, and the hearing
was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Johnson, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-694 AUTHORIZING THE
VACATION OF PART OF DUNKIRK LANE AND OLD COUNTY
ROAD 24 RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Motion carried, six ayes.
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Item 8-a (6-X) Appoint Student Members to Plymouth Human Rights Commission
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-695 APPOINTING ANNA RICHEY,
JESSICA TIMMAN, AKASH SRIVASTAVA, AND NATHAN
MICHAEL AS STUDENT MEMBERS OF THE PLYMOUTH HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION, WITH TERMS EXPIRING ON AUGUST 31,
1998.
Councilmember Johnson introduced the student members, and Human Right
Commission Chairperson Jeff Richards welcomed them to the Commission.
Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 8-b (6-H-1) All Way Stop at Carlson Parkway and Gleason Lake Drive
Matt Van Slooten, 111 Cheshire Lane, Minnetonka, represented Carlson
Company. He said that at the time the Carlson development was approved at
this intersection, they requested installation of traffic signals. Carlson would
pay 25 percent of the traffic signal cost. Mr. Van Slooten said that a traffic
signal is needed, and he does not support stop signs.
Public Works Director Moore said that an all -way stop is recommended
because of the traffic volumes and the difficulty of traffic on Gleason Lake
Drive to get onto Carlson Parkway. The new Carlson office building will
generate more traffic and may justify a traffic signal in the future. Presently,
only a four-way stop is warranted. Carlson would be obligated to pay 25
percent of the traffic signal cost because there is a private driveway at this
location. In response to Councilmember questions, Director Moore said that
the traffic monitoring will be ongoing with the opening of the office building,
and it is anticipated that a traffic signal will be warranted in the future.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by Councilmember
Johnson, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-697 INSTALLATION OF "ALL
WAY" STOP SIGNS AT CARLSON PARKWAY AND GLEASON
LAKE DRIVE. Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 8-A Survey Results on Peony Lane/19th Avenue Traffic Issues
Public Works Director Moore explained that various measures have been
taken to address traffic issues at Peony Lane and 19`h Avenue. Most of the
traffic problems relate to speeding. He said that traffic at the 8516 percentile
was 37 to 38 mph during the initial monitoring. Two speed humps have been
installed, and the centerline on the street was marked between Peony Lane and
201h Avenue in the area of the two sharper curves to indicate that traffic should
not cross the centerline. A bike/pedestrian lane was marked on both sides of
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the street between County Road 6 and 20`'' Avenue, and a marked crosswalk
with signage was installed at the entrance to Imperial Hills Park. The speed
limit was reduced to 25 mph on the portion of the street with the marked bike
lane. The Police Department has identified this street as one of the traffic unit
enforcement areas. Following installation of speed humps, the 85th percentile
speed was lowered to 29-32 mph. A third study, conducted this fall following
lowering of the speed limit, resulted in an increased 85`x' percentile speed at
30-33 mph.
Director Moore said that a survey mailing was sent to the Imperial Hills
neighborhood, with about a 50 percent response rate. Fifty-six percent of the
respondents felt there needs to be something for speed control in the area.
Staff believes that the speed humps have reduced speeding in the area and
brought vehicle speed back to an acceptable level.
Joy Peterson, 17925 18'h Avenue North, said the speed hump is adjacent to her
rear yard, which is one block from County Road 6. Noise from the speed
hump is a daily annoyance, and the speed humps cause some drivers to go
faster. She objected to the signs in her yard and noted that the signs have been
defaced. She would support a solution to the traffic problem that does not
cause another problem. Ms. Peterson requested removal of the southerly
speed hump.
Vivian Herzog, 1700 North Peony Lane, objected to the speed hump that
abuts her front yard. She said it causes a noise problem because frustrated
drivers honk when they cross it. The speed hump is a challenge to young
drivers who try to see how fast they can go over it. She requested removal of
the speed hump and signs.
Don Johnson, 18025 19' Avenue North, said his property abuts the middle of
the sharp curve. There have been near accidents on the curve from vehicles
coming from both directions. One of the speed humps abuts his property, and
he believes that more are needed. He described several recent unsafe traffic
situations and said he would prefer the noise of the speed humps to the danger
of accidents.
Don Harris, 18545 20' Avenue North, said that traffic standards indicate that
speed humps should not be placed on primary routes for emergency response
units or on curves or grades. The Shadyview location has both curves and
grades. He believes that the humps have diverted traffic to 20' Avenue east of
Urbandale. Mr. Harris asked the Council to consider immediate removal of
the speed humps to eliminate City liability and to adopt a policy to be used
throughout the City. He suggested that the curves on 19"' Avenue could be
banked in order to keep vehicles on the roadway.
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Nancy Dierdorf, 2110 Urbandale Lane, described a situation in which she lost
control of her vehicle when hitting one of these speed humps due to ice
buildup on the hump. She is willing to meet with her neighbors to attempt to
resolve the speeding problem and believes that solutions can be found that are
not punitive to get compliance with the speed limit. Neighbors in the area are
arguing over this issue.
In response to a question by Mayor Tierney, Director Moore said that banking
of a roadway increases icing and drainage problems and encourages higher
speeds.
Councilmember Wold said that a number of citizens who favor removal of the
speed humps believe increased enforcement is a solution. Enforcement alone
cannot solve this problem, as the cost would be prohibitive. Although a
number of people have said that the speed humps aren't effective, there has
been a clear reduction in traffic speed since installation of the speed humps.
He will not support removal of either of the speed humps.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
to direct removal of only the lower speed hump.
Councilmember Bildsoe asked Public Safety Director to provide an overview
on enforcement efforts.
Public Safety Director Gerdes said that significant enforcement has been done
in this area prior and subsequent to installation of the speed humps.
Councilmember Johnson asked staff to comment on whether the speed humps
are a concern for emergency vehicles.
Public Safety Director Gerdes said that no issues have occurred with respect to
speed humps and emergency vehicles in Plymouth.
Councilmember Black said that she will not support the motion to remove one
of the speed humps. There are not a lot of good options to impact this
speeding problem, and the speed humps have improved the situation.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated that he does not favor speed humps, but they
seem to be working in this neighborhood to reduce speed. He would be
willing to review the situation in the future.
Mayor Tierney said she would like speed humps addressed in a city-wide
policy.
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Councilmember Johnson concurred that speed humps have slowed traffic in
this neighborhood, but expressed concern about installing speed humps
throughout the City. She said that this issue has divided the neighborhood.
Councilmember Preus stated that he doesn't like speed humps and will not
support future installations; however, they have been effective in this location.
He expressed concern that speed humps may reduce speeding, but result in
other problems such as noise and disagreements in a neighborhood. He
supported leaving the speed humps in place until a better solution is identified.
Councilmember Bildsoe requested that staff check whether there are drainage
and icing problems near speed humps.
Motion failed: Johnson and Tierney ayes; Wold, Bildsoe, Preus, and Black
nays.
Item 8-B (64) Harry's Boats and Bait (97121)
Councilmember Black expressed concerns about the impact that expansion of
a nonconforming structure for Harty's Boat and Bait, 1920 and 2900 East
Medicine Lake Blvd., may have on the water quality of Medicine Lake. She
said that Medicine Lake has poor water quality and a significant amount of
boat traffic. Approval of the conditional use permit would result in a reduced
number of boats, but would increase the number of motors in the lake. She
would like the application presented to Hennepin Parks for comment.
Community Development Director Hurlburt advised the Council that this
application has an action deadline of November 12.
Councilmember Black said that the Surface Water Management Plan will
include a plan of action for Plymouth lakes. Until that information is
available, she does not want to act on a request when it is unknown whether
the water quality will be improved or worsened.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Johnson, to table the application to November 12, and to direct staff to
forward the application to the Hennepin County Parks for comment by that
date if possible.
Councilmember Black withdrew her motion.
Joe Harty requested approval of the application. A large portion of his
business is sailboats and approval of this request will not necessarily result in
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more motors on the lake. He said that buoys tend to break in bad weather.
The boat lifts are safer, cleaner, and more efficient for users.
Councilmember Black compared the number of boats allowed from the 1984
approval to the 1997 request. Even though the 1997 request could result in a
reduction of eight boats, there is a potential of having 37 more motors on the
lake.
Lawrence Marofsky, 2835 Medicine Ridge Road, has lived adjacent to the
Harty's since 1979. He said that Hennepin Parks brings in boats with motors,
and there was no prior restriction on the number of motors that could be put
on the boats. He believes that putting boats on lifts is better than having them
sitting in the water. The water quality problem is primarily from fertilizers
that go into the lake.
Councilmember Preus asked how the response from Hennepin Parks could
influence the Council's decision.
City Attorney Knutson said that a vague, general statement is probably not
sufficient authority to deny the request. However, if they could identify
specific and severe adverse consequences resulting from the request, it could
be considered.
Councilmember Johnson noted that this is an existing operation. The business
owner is trying to get into compliance with the zoning ordinance
requirements.
Councilmember Black said that millions of dollars are being spent to improve
water quality because of past bad management practices. The City Council
will need to make decisions about acceptable water quality on the City's lakes
and develop steps to improve the quality to that level. She suggested that at a
minimum, the City could designate the lift space on this application to the
same mix of boat type as in 1984.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to table the issue for consideration at or by the first regular meeting in
January 1998 and to direct staff to attempt to get a recommendation from
Hennepin Parks before the end of the year.
Mr. Harty offered an extension to the first regular meeting of January 1998.
Councilmember Wold thanked Councilmember Black for paying close
attention to lake water quality issues. Everyone will benefit if the water
quality is improved on this lake for sustainable recreation.
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Councilmember Preus supported review of the issue by Hennepin Parks but
didn't believe that this application would make a difference in impacting
water quality in Medicine Lake. He favors approving this application and
discussing the larger issue of water quality with Hennepin Parks.
Councilmember Johnson said that a DNR permit has not yet been issued on
this application.
Community Development Director Hurlburt explained that the DNR has not
formally issued the permit but has indicated that issuance should not be a
problem. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Department has issued a permit.
Councilmember Bildsoe supported acting on this request and then dealing
with the larger issue of water quality on Medicine Lake.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Preus, to call the question. Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion failed: Black and Wold ayes; Bildsoe, Johnson, Preus, and Tierney
nays.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-696 APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HARTY'S BOAT AND BAIT
BUSINESS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1920 AND 2900 EAST
MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD (97121).
Councilmember Wold stated that he will support the motion, but he believes
that the Surface Water Management Plan needs to be adopted as soon as
possible.
Councilmember Black said that the Surface Water Management Plan will
include a specific plan for each lake in Plymouth. It will include baseline data
and the City will determine what needs to be done to improve water quality.
Motion carried, five ayes; Black nay.
Item 8-C (6-C) Establish Study Session Topics
Mayor Tierney suggested that the Council consider a policy on speed humps,
along with the stop sign policy, at a November 12 Study Session.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to place the following topics on the November 12 Council Study
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Session agenda: discussion of a City stop sign/speed hump policy, proposed
Activity Center, charter issues, Lifetime special assessments, Wellness
Committee proposal for an employee fitness program, and ways to encourage
prompt payment of special assessments.
Councilmember Preus expressed concern about the Council's study session
schedule. He previously supported holding a third meeting of the month when
needed for study sessions; however, he has concerns that this has become an
automatic study session and that too many items are placed on the agendas.
He requested that the highest priority items be handled first on the study
session agenda. Discussion was held on the priority of the proposed items.
Councilmember Black said that citizens have requested more speed limit
signs, and she would like this added to the discussion of a stop sign/speed
hump policy.
Motion to amend was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by
Councilmember Black, to direct the City Manager to establish a priority for
the study session items based on deadlines.
Motion to amend carried, six ayes. Main motion carried, six ayes.
Item 8-D (6-Y) Elm Creek Playfield Change Orders
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,
to adopt RESOLUTION 97-698 APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS FOR
THE ELM CREEK PLAYFIELD SHELTER BUILDING.
Park Director Blank presented a status report on the improvements done to
date including the change orders. The project is within the budget and a
spring opening is anticipated.
Motion carried, six ayes.
Item 9-A Installation of Street Lights on Plymouth Blvd.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, seconded by Councilmember
Johnson, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-699 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
ENGAGE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A STREETSCAPING
STUDY OF THE CITY CENTER AREA.
Councilmember Bildsoe said that this issue was brought to his attention by a
Towne Square resident concerned about lighting and safety in the area.
Motion carried, six ayes.
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Item 9-11 Update on West Medicine Lake Park
Mayor Tierney asked if the West Medicine Lake Park construction met the
October 31 completion date.
Park Director Blank reported that the park is substantially complete. The
parking lot is paved and the base work is completed on the picnic shelters.
City crews have begun installing the children's playground. Approximately
15 to 20 percent of the site has been sodded and the remaining sod and trees
will be planted in the spring. The ice fishing access is paved and a sign will
be installed. All of the trails are completed. The natural area will have wood
chip trails which will be done in the future.
Councilmember Wold thanked staff for their work on this park.
Item 9-C Transit Award
Mayor Tierney announced that Plymouth Metrolink recently took top honors
in the state by receiving a transit award.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m. Motion carried, six ayes.
City Clerk