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Regular Council Meeting
September 24, 2013
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 24, 2013.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Wosje, Willis, Johnson, Bildsoe and
Stein.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Cote, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation
Director Evans, Community Development Director Juetten, Police Chief Goldstein, Fire Chief
Kline, and Deputy Clerk Baird.
Plymouth Forum
Mark Washa, resident, appeared before the council to state his objection to the forecasted
purchase of the Oshkosh Defense vehicle for police and the increase in taxes to pay for it. Mr.
Washa believes this vehicle is too militaristic for our peaceful community that is family oriented
with wooded lots and excellent schools.
Police Chief Goldstein stated that he had previously met with Mr. Washa and provided him with
a copy of the proposed staff report that will go before Council later this year. The report states
that the cost of the vehicle is $270,000 which is to be mutually funded with the City of Maple
Grove, leaving the City a cost of $135,000. Furthermore, Police Department funds have been
previously set aside in the amount of $50,000 towards a purchase of this type. Therefore, the
remaining cost presented in the preliminary budget for 2014 was only $90,000. He stated this is
not a military vehicle. The use and purpose of the vehicle is that it is a smaller vehicle that could
be used to access properties and areas where larger vehicles cannot. This purchase will be
mutually beneficial with the City of Maple Grove. It would be used only in critical situations.
Currently there is a S.W.A.T. team and vehicle in the department. Safety of residents and
members of the Police Department is the first concern. The proposed vehicle will serve that
purpose.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.41) Present heart Safe Community Designation Allina
Adopted Minutes 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of September 24, 2013
Katie Tewait, Supervisor of Heart Safe Allina, and members from the Plymouth Rotary presented
the City with a certificate designating the City as a Heart Safe Community along with two road
signs. Over the last year, the Plymouth Rotary Club has held 25 separate CPR/AED training
sessions in the city involving over 500 people.
Councilmember Wosje gave a special thank you to fellow Rotarians for their hard work and
dedication towards making Plymouth a Heart Safe Community.
4.02) Plymouth on Parade Announcement
Parks and Recreation Director Evans announced Plymouth on Parade and Fire Department's 5K
Run/Walk on September 28.
Approval of Agenda
A public hearing on the vacation of platted drainage and utility easements within Lot 1 and Block
2, Block 2, Plymouth Hills Addition and update on the Four Seasons Mall Water Quality
Improvement Project were added to the agenda as item No's. 7.01 and 8.01 respectively.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to approve the
amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) City Council Minutes for Special Meetings of September 10 and September 17 and
Regular Meetings of August 27 and September 10.
6.02) Resolution Approving disbursements ending September 14, 2013 (Res2013-304).
6.03) Resolution Approving Revised Assessment Roll for 2013 Cul -De -Sac Edge Mill and
Overlay Project (13023 — Res2013-305).
6.04) Resolution Approving Installation of All -Way Stop Control at the Intersection of 6th
Avenue and Pineview Lane (Res2013-306).
6.05) Resolution Approving Revisions to the Policy on the Removal of Snow and Ice from the
City Maintained Street System (Res2013-307).
6.06) Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Revocation of Massage Therapy Center
License for Herbal Wellness Spa, 3165 Fernbrook Lane (Res2013-308).
Adopted Minutes 2 of 4 Regular Meeting of September 24, 2013
6.07) Resolution Approving a Variance to Allow a 6 -foot Side Yard Setback where 15 feet is
Specified for Property located at 1215 Dunkirk Lane (2013067 — Res2013-309).
6.08) Resolution Approving Variances for Replacement Garage for Property located at 10620
South Shore Drive (2013084 — Res2013-310).
6.09) Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Reguide Roughly 3.2 Acres
from LA -RT to LA -R2 (2013071 — Res2013-311), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for
Rezoning of Land Presently Addressed as 5565 Juneau Lane (2013071 — Res2013-312),
Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Tradition Development for Hampton
Hills 6th Addition (2013071 — Res2013-313), Resolution Adopting Assessments for Trunk
Sanitary Sewer and Water Main for Hampton Hills 6th Addition (2013071 — Res2013-314), and
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land Presently
Addressed at 5565 Juneau Lane (2013071 — Ord2013-26).
6.10) Resolution Authorizing Mayor and City Manager to Execute Amendment to the Grant of
Permanent Easements Agreement with the Leonard S. Busch Trust (2013070 — Res2013-315).
6.11) Resolution Approving the application for Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan
for the 2014 Bikeway Development Participation Grant (Res2013-316).
6.12) Resolution Approving the Application for Hennepin Youth Sports Program Grant for a
Training Facility at the Plymouth Ice Center (Res2013-317).
6.13) Resolution Appointing Jim Prom as Ward 4 Councilmember (Res2013-318).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Public Hearing on Vacation of platted drainage and utility easements within Lot 1
and 2, Block 2 of Plymouth Hills Addition
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of a Portion of a Platted Drainage and utility Easement
within Outlot A and Two Temporary Cul -de -Sac Easements in Terra Vista Addition (Res2013-
319). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes 3 of 4 Regular Meeting of September 24, 2013
General Business
8.01) Update to the Four Seasons Mall Water Quality Improvement Project
Public Works Director Cote provided an update on the Four Seasons Mall Water Quality
Improvement Project. Three to four options were presented to the Bassett Creek Watershed. In
accordance with the feasibility report, the watershed made some conditions. It's too late this year
to address those conditions so it will have to wait until next spring to take a look at other options.
Councilmember Johnson asked about the media attention and how staff is notifying residents of
the processes. Public Works Director Cote replied that Bassett Creek took the lead in this project
and wanted to be the sounding board, and they provided the notifications. Staff conducted
meetings with individual residents to keep the process moving more smoothly. The City website
is current on this project and in the near future the Star Tribune will be publishing another article.
In addition to the above, Council directed staff to provide mailings to the affected residents so
they are kept up to date.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:36
Adopted Minutes 4 of 4 Regular Meeting of September 24, 2013