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Regular Council Meeting
February 14, 2012
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 February 14, 2012.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Stein, Willis, Bildsoe, Black, and Wosje.
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Parks and Recreation Director
Evans, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Fire Chief Kline,
Police Chief Goldstein, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Terrie Christian, 9910 South Shore Drive, on behalf of AMLAC, requested the Council to
consider an aquatic invasive specifies plan as well as funding a portion of the inspections. She
explained that the Three Rivers Park District inspects the boats that enter the lake, but
approximately 8% of the time they can't cover the inspections which is basically the few extra
hours that the park is open. Mayor Slavik stated that this item would be added to setting future
study sessions later on the agenda.
Ilan Zeroni, 3670 Urbandale Lane North, stated he's a part of a community task force studying
the impacts of Xcel Energy's Hollydale Transmission Line project. He stated 763 residents have
signed a petition requesting that there be a certificate of need, full permitting process,
Environmental Impact Statement, electromagnetic field mitigation measures (underground and
pole design), and a stay/suspension of pending action. Residents realize that this process is
handled by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), but the Council could be influential by
endorsing their petition, requesting more diligence in the permitting process, and requesting that
the route with the least amount of impact is selected.
Mayor Slavik stated the Council has sent correspondence to the PUC requesting them to select a
route that has the least impact to the residents. However, she would be open to sending another
letter. Public Works Director Cote added that the public comment period has passed; therefore,
he's unsure if any further information or correspondence would have any impact. City Attorney
Knutson commented that this project is outside the Council's jurisdiction.
Mayor Slavik stated she would send another letter on behalf of the Council as a follow-up to the
residents' petition that has been submitted and reiterating that they select a route that has the least
amount of impact to residents.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of February 14, 2012
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Mayor Slavik announced the City Sampler on March 3 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon at City Hall.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
approve theagenda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item 6.12 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No.
8.04.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Special Meeting minutes of January 17 and January 24 and Regular Meeting minutes of
January 24.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending February 4, 2012 (Res2012-043).
6.03) Resolution Authorizing an Expenditure from the Resource Planning Fund for Police
Equipment (Res2012-044).
6.04) Resolution Requesting Payment No. 5 and Final for Plymouth Creek Stream Bank
Restoration (8128 - Res2012-045).
6.05) Resolution Approving Payment No. 6 and Final for Imperial Hills Lift Station
Rehabilitation Project (10014 â Res2012-046).
6.06) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance and Authorize Reimbursement
for Trunk Utilities for Arbor Grove 1" and Arbor Grove 2nd Addition (2010059/2011004 -
Res2012-047).
6.07) Resolution Approving the Wetland Banking Plan and Designating Credits for the
Hampton Hills Wetland Bank (Res2012-048).
6.08) Resolution Approving 2012 City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines and Standard
Detail Specifications (Res2012-049).
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6.09) Resolution Requesting Hennepin County to Authorize No U -Turn at County Road 9 and
Juneau Lane for Westbound Traffic (Res2012-050).
6.10) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance and Authorize Reimbursement
for Trunk Utilities for Steeple Hill (2010098 â Res2012-051).
6.11) Resolution Adopting Policy Relating to Accepting Private Streets and/or Utilities into City
System and Approving Agreement regarding Transfer of Certain Improvements between
Homeowners Association and City of Plymouth (Res2012-052).
6.12) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.04).
6.13) Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Camera Recording System from ECSI System
Integrators with Funding from the IT Fund (Res2012-053).
6.14) Resolution Authorizing Purchase of a RAD Response Vehicle from the 2012 General
Fund to be Reimbursed by State of Minnesota RAD Grant (Res2012-054).
6.15) Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Contract with the State of Minnesota for the Fire
Department to Provide Response Services in the Event of Radiological Incidents at the
Monticello and Prairie Island Nuclear Facilities for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013 (Res2012-055).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearines
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.01) Designation of Consulting Engineer and Approval of Contract for Peony
Lane/Lawndale Lane Extension Project (10015)
City Manager Ahrens stated the Council met on January 3 to discuss the proposals received for
the project. Based upon the discussion that evening, the consultants were requested to follow up
with correspondence clarifying their proposals. After farther review, staff is recommending WSB
and Associates for this project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Receiving Engineering Proposals and Designating the Consulting Engineer and
Approving a Contract with WSB and Associates for Peony Lane/Lawndale Lane Extension
Project (10015 â Res2012-056). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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8.02) Vacancies on Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Plymouth Advisory
Committee on Transit
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Appointing Audrey Britton to the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit
Res2012-057). With all members voting in favor but Wosje, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Appointing Carl Runck to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Res2012-058)
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.03) Solicitation of Bids for General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2012A
Finance Manager Bursheim introduced Jessica Cook from Ehlers, who discussed the refunding
bonds. Ms. Cook stated the timing is good to consider refunding the bonds due to the historically
low interest rates and the first opportunity to refund these bond issues. Depending on the interest
rates on the day of sale, the City could potentially save $500,000 to $700,000. She also spoke of
the next item on the agenda which is also refunding bonds for Vicksburg Crossing.
Councilmember Willis thanked Ms. Cook for her presentation and stated he just wanted to bring
it to the Council's attention that essentially, the City has a "bird in the hand" now, but that could
change in the future due to a number of variables.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Approving the Solicitation of Bids for General Obligation Refunding Series 2012A
Res2012-059). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.04) Reaffirm the City's General Obligation Pledge for the Refunding of the
Governmental Housing Bonds for Vicksburg Crossing
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Reaffirming the City's General Obligation Pledge for the Refunding of Governmental
Housing Bonds for Vicksburg Crossing (Res2012-060). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.01) Set Future Study Sessions
Councilmember Black stated the Plymouth/New Hope Little League Baseball Association would
like to discuss with the Council redoing one of the baseball fields at Zachary Field. It was noted
that there are issues with associations regarding sizes of fields, use of fields, etc. Therefore, the
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Council requested a report from staff in their next packet so the Council can determine if a study
session should be scheduled.
The Council scheduled a Study Session on March 13 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the fire study. The
agenda for the February 21 Study Session was amended to include discussion of aquatic invasive
species and the Wayzata High School scoreboard request. Staff was directed to provide notice
that a quorum of the Council could be present for the meeting with the area legislators on
February 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the State Capitol.
9.02) Legislative Update
Councilmember Willis informed the Council of a proposed $8 million in the State bonding bill to
address inflow and infiltration issues with cities' wastewater systems. He stated some cities are
having difficulties in coming up with funds to pay the charges for the excess flows. However,
utilities should be recovering these costs through their users. He stated he's unsure if this
measure would benefit the utility users in Plymouth, but Plymouth residents would be helping to
pay for it. Therefore, he doesn't support this in a State bonding bill.
City Manager Ahrens stated she has discussed this issue with Metropolitan Cities. Plymouth has
been doing improvements to offset the surcharges which works well. The Council directed staff
to add this item to the legislative priority list which will be discussed with area legislators on
February 22 and to send letters to Representative Sandra Peterson and Metropolitan Cities
indicating their opposition.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, CUy Cla âĒk
Adopted Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of February 14, 2012