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Regular Council Meeting
December 11, 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 December 11, 2012.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Wosje, Willis, Johnson, Black, and
Stein.
ABSENT: Bildsoe.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director
Evans, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Police Chief
Goldstein, Fire Chief Kline, Administrative Services Director Callister, Police Services
Commander Lindman, Sergeant Hunt, Sergeant Topp, Finance Manager Bursheim, City Assessor
Hebert, and City Clerk Engdahl..
Plymouth Forum
Doug Johnson, representing the Hamel -Plymouth VFW Post 5903, 19020 Hamel Road, indicated
their desire to conduct lawful gambling. He requested an exemption from the City Code
requirement that organizations must be a minimum of 500 feet away from a church, residence, or
school. They are 75 feet away from the nearest residence. This exemption would apply only to
fraternal organizations who hold an on sale liquor license. Therefore, this would only apply to
their VFW. He mentioned they have been in contact with the Hamel Lions regarding the
gambling.
Mayor Slavik requested that staff provide a report to the Council on the lawful gambling
requirements.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Oaths of Office to Firefighters Gary Berg, Arin Davis, Brandon Olson, Matthew
Wichers, and Eric Zappa
City Clerk Engdahl administered the oaths of office to Firefighters Berg, Davis, Olson, Wiebers,
and Zappa.
4.02) Recognition of Police Citizen Academy Graduates
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Police Services Commander Lindman announced this year's Police Citizen Academy graduates.
4.03) Recognition of Drug Task Force
Police Chief Goldstein reported that the Northwest Drug Task Force, under the leadership of
Sergeant Hunt, was recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Department of
Justice.
He also announced the K-9 team of Sergeant Topp and Saber. Saber has been a K-9 with the
department since 2005 and will be retiring in the near future.
4.04) Announcement of New Year's Eve Event
Park and Recreation Director Evans announced this year's New Year's Eve event at the Plymouth
Ice Center.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik added set future study sessions as item No. 9.01.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Menda
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosie, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems:
6.01) Special Council Meeting minutes of September 11 and November 27, and Regular
Council Meeting minutes of September 18, October 9, October 23, November 13, and November
27.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending December 1 (Res2012-351).
6.03) Resolution Approving 2013 Tobacco Licenses (Res2012-352).
6.04) Resolution Approving 2013 Target and Trap Shoot License for Plymouth Gun Club
Res2012-353).
6.05) Resolution Approving 2013 Amusement Licenses (Res2012-354).
6.06) Resolution Donating Out -of -Service Firefighter Structural Clothing to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (Res2012-355).
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6.07) Resolutions Accepting Donations for City of Plymouth Special Events, Programs, and
Park Projects (Res2012-356).
6.08) Resolution Approving Easement Agreement between Silverthorne Homeowners
Association and City of Plymouth (Res2012-357).
6.09) Resolution Approving the Purchase of Seven Police Patrol Vehicles (Res2012-358).
6.10) Resolution Approving Contract Extension for Cleaning Services and HVAC Maintenance
Contracts (Res2012-359).
6.11) Resolution Approving Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Maple Grove for use of
the Law Enforcement Training Facility (Res2012-360).
6.12) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for
Independent School District No. 284, Wayzata Public Schools, to allow an Expansion at
Greenwood Elementary School located at 18005 Medina Road (2012086 - Res2012-361).
6.13) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for
Independent School District No. 284, Wayzata Public Schools, to allow an Expansion at
Oakwood Elementary School located at 17340 County Road 6 (2012088 — Res2012-362).
6.14) Resolution Authorizing a Deer and Turkey Management Program for 2013 (Res2012-
363).
6.15) Resolution Approving Comments to the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission on the Draft Third Generation Watershed Management Plan (Res2012-364).
6.16) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 and Final for Plymouth Fieldhouse Turf
Replacement Project (Res2012-365).
6.17) Resolution Approving the 2013 Pay Schedule for Members of the Plymouth Fire
Department and Authorizing Reimbursement of One -Half the Disability Insurance Premium to
the Fire Relief Association (Res2012-366).
6.18) Resolution Approving the 2013 Pay and Compensation Plan for Non -Represented
Employees (Res2012-367).
6.19) Resolution Approving Comments to Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson
regarding Proposed Water Governance Strategies (Res2012-368).
6.20) Resolution Approving the Purchase of Replacement Mobile Radios for both the Police
and Fire Departments (Res2012-369).
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6.21) Resolution Accepting Donation of a Taser X2 from the National Tactical Officers
Association (Res2012-370).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Vacation of Road and Utility Easements within the N % of the NE'/, Section 8-118-
22
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation.
Councilmember Willis requested that he's not opposed to this vacation if the City has no public
purpose for the property. He requested staff to review whether any part of the property might be
needed for a future bridge over Vicksburg Lane. Public Works Director Cote stated when the plat
is recorded, it will be reviewed as if the bridge was there.
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 Road and Utility Easements within the North Half of
the Northeast Quarter of Section 8-118-22 (Res2012-381). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
7.02) 2013 Budget, Tax Levies, and 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program
Administrative Services Director Callister presented the 2013 budget that includes a final levy of
1.59%.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the 2013 HRA Levy (Res2012-371), Resolution Adopting the 2013
Budgets (Res2012-372) Resolution Adopting Property Tax Levies Payable 2013 (Res2012-373),
and a Resolution Approving the 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program (Res2012-374). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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General Business
8.01) 2013 Goals and Legislative Priorities
City Manager Ahrens reported that the Council held a study session on December 4 to discuss
goals and priorities for 2013. Those goals and priorities are contained in the packet materials.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Stein to adopt the 2013
goals and legislative priorities. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.01) Set Future Study Sessions
The Council scheduled a study session on January 22 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the request of the
Fire Relief Association for a pension increase.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. She invited everyone to join the Council at
Lucky 13's for a brief holiday gathering.
andra R. Engdahl, Uity Clerk
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