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Regular Council Meeting
November 13, 2012
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on November 13, 2012. Cub Scout
Pack 538 led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Bildsoe, Black, Wosje, Stein, and
Johnson.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Pehler, Park and Recreation Director
Evans, Community Development Director Juetten, Police Chief Goldstein, Recreation Supervisor
Karlen, Public Works Director Cote, Administrative Services Director Callister, Fire Chief Kline,
and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of Plymouth Arts Fair
Recreation Supervisor Karlen announced this year's Plymouth Arts Fair on November 17-18 at
the Plymouth Creek Center.
Councilmember Black read a proclamation declaring November 15 as "America's Recycles
Day."
Mayor Slavik thanked City Clerk Engdahl and her staff for conducting the recent General
Election.
Councilmember Johnson thanked the voters of Ward 1 for reelecting her to Ward 1.
Approval of Agenda
Adopted Minutes 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of November 13, 2012
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for
Independent School District No. 284, Wayzata Public Schools to allow an Expansion at Sunset
Hill Elementary School located at 13005 Sunset Trail North (2012080 — Res2012-322).
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending November 3, 2012 (Res2012-323).
6.03) Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Well No. 17 Pumping Facility (10024 - Res2012-
324).
6.04) Resolution Authorizing Pre -Payment of the $1,030,000 Taxable General Obligation
Housing Improvement Bonds, Series 1998B (Res2012-325).
6.05) Resolution Indicating Intent to Withdraw from the Highway 55 Corridor Coalition Joint
Powers Agreement (Res2012-326).
6.06) Resolution Approving the Feasibility Report and Cooperative Agreement with the Bassett
Creek Watershed Management Commission and to order the Improvements for Construction of
the Four Seasons Mall Water Quality Improvement Project (11022 - Res2012-328).
6.07) Resolution Approving Agreements with the City of Hopkins Police Department for
Wireless Server Access and Records Management Services (Res2012-329).
6.08) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Hampton Hills 4th Addition
2012005 - Res2012-330).
6.09) Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Sidewalk Machine with Snow
Blower (Municipal Utility Tractor) (Res2012-331).
6.10) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Shed, Fence and Retaining Wall
within a Drainage and Utility Easement in Lot 10, Block 2, Swan Lake West at 4265 Rosewood
Lane North (Res2012-332).
6.11) Resolution Authorizing the Application of a Hennepin County Capital Improvement Plan
2013 Bikeway Program Discretionary (Bicycle Gap Program) (Res2012-333).
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6.12) Resolution Approving Agreement with Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling Company (Res2012-
334).
6.13) Resolution Approving 2012-2013 Winter Snowplowing Program (Res2012-335).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Canvass 2012 General Election Results
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the 2012 General Election Results.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Certifying the Local Results of the November 6 General Election(Res2012-336).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.03) Approve 2013 City Council Meeting Schedule
The Council scheduled the Board and Committee Recognition Event on March 14.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Regular City Council and Board of Equalization Meeting Dates for 2013
Res2012-337). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.04) Set Future Study Sessions
The Council scheduled the following Study Sessions:
1. November 20 at 6 p.m. — Minnehaha Creek Watershed AIS Plan and watershed issues,
franchise fees/financing options for Peony LaneNicksburg Lane, and 2013 budget and
levy.
2. November 27 at 5:30 p.m. — gas station report, trail gap study, and trail maintenance.
3. December 4 at 5:30 p.m. — Council's goals and priorities for 2012.
4. January 15 at 6 p.m. —board and committee interviews.
General Business
There were no General Business items.
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Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.01) Financial Report and 2013 Budget and Tax Levy
Dave Callister, Administrative Services Director, discussed the financial report (January -
September 2012) and the 2013 budget and tax levy. He stated due to positive trends through the
end of 2012, staff has given three possible scenarios to keep the tax levy at 0%.
Councilmembers Bildsoe, Johnson, Wosje, and Black stated they are comfortable where the levy
is at, which is 1.94%.
Councilmember Willis stated he would like to see the levy closer to zero. His recollection is that
1.94% would appear to have very little impact on homeowners, but there would be a larger
impact to the business community. Mayor Slavik and Councilmember Stein agreed.
Councilmember Wosje stated he's not opposed with a 0% levy, but he would like a better idea of
capital needs over the next several years.
Councilmember Black noted funding needed for the park replacement fund due to serious
declines in future years.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated the City is facing a $22 million road expenditure in the next few
years. He stated given whatever we can to pay that down or work on that now is the prudent
thing to do.
City Manager Ahrens suggested that this be tabled this evening and staff will provide additional
tax scenarios for the November 20 study session. The Council supported that suggestion.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.
andra R. Engdahl, Uity Clerk
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