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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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 2 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 3 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 4 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 5 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 6 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 7 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 8 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 Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 9 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 10 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 11 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 Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 12 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 13 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 Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 14 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. Regular Council Meeting November 5, 1997 Page 15 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