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Regular Council Meeting
January 12, 2010
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:06 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on January 12, 2010.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Council Members Bildsoe, Johnson, Murdock, Willis,
Black, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park Director Blank,
Administrative Services Director Portner, Community Development Director Juetten, Fire Chief
Kline, Police Chief Goldstein, Superintendent of Recreation Evans, Public Works Director Cote,
and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Mayor Slavik announced the Plymouth Citywide Kickoff Event of the book "Population 485" on
February 1.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik added setting future study sessions as item No. 8.4.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to approve
the amended a egnda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Approval of Special and Regular Meeting minutes of December 8, 2009.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 12, 2010
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending January 2, 2010 (Res2010-001).
6.03) Appointment of Dr. Ronald Megown as City Health Officer for 2010.
6.04) Appointment of Sandra Engdahl as City Council Secretary for 2010.
6.05) Resolution Approving Appointing Official Depositories for City Funds for 2010
Res2010-002).
6.06) Resolution Designating the Plymouth Sun Sailor as the City of Plymouth's Official
Newspaper for 2010 (Res2010-003).
6.07) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Land Surveyor Certificate of
Correction for Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Elm Creek Highlands (2009046 — Res2010-004).
6.08) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for 5505 Vicksburg LLC,
for "Spring Meadows" for Property located at 5505 Vicksburg Lane (2009025-F — Res2010-005)
and a Resolution Adopting Assessments for Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Watermain for Spring
Meadows (2009025-F — Res2010-006).
6.09) Resolution Correcting an Error in the Property covered under Resolution 86-462
Approving a Site Plan for Ryan Construction for Groves Office Park Phase I (86044 — Res2010-
007) and a Resolution Approving a Site Plan for Ryan Construction for Groves Office Park Phase
I(86044 — Res2010-008).
6.10) Resolution Approving Renewal of 3.2 Malt On -Sale and Off -Sale Liquor, Off -Sale
Intoxicating Liquor, On -Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor, and Wine Licenses (Res2010-009).
6.11) Resolution Approving Agreement with Kids Around the World (Res2010-010).
6.12) Resolution Approving the Bonding Grant Contract (1336993) with the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry (Res2010-011).
6.13) Resolution Approving a Two Year Contract for Tree Removal, Trimming and Hauling for
the Years of 2010-2011 (Res2010-012).
6.14) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 3 for County Road 9/61 Erosion Repair (4135 —
Res2010-013) and a Resolution Approving Payment No. 6 and Final for County Road 9/61
Erosion Repair (4135 — Res2010-014).
6.15) Resolution Amending the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Bonestroo
for the Four Seasons Well Rehabilitation (7114 — Res2010-015).
Adopted Minutes 2 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 12, 2010
6.16) Resolution Ordering Abatement of Hazardous Building located at 1655 Evergreen Lane
North (Res2010-016).
6.17) Resolution Awarding Contract for Campus Drive/26th Avenue Mill and Overlay and
Culvert Replacement Project (8107 — Res2010-017).
6.18) Resolution Accepting an Energy Conservation Report and Recommended Projects and
Authorizing Staff to Proceed with the Preparation of a Request for Proposal to hire a Consultant
for Final Design, Project Management, Bidding of Improvements, and Monitoring to be funded
from the City's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Award (2009020 — Res2010-018).
6.19) Resolution Receiving the Preliminary Engineering Report and Calling for Hearing for the
2010 Street Reconstruction Project, East Parkers Lake and Parkers Lake Corporate Center Area
10001 — Res2010-019).
6.20) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for 2010 Mill and Overlay Project
for 36th Avenue, Highway 169 to Zachary Lane, and Nathan Lane/Highway 55/Revere Lane Area
10005 — Res2010-020).
6.21) Resolution Terminating the Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement for Camelot
Overlook (Res2010-021).
6.22) Resolution Approving Amendment to extend Agreement between the Metropolitan
Council and Plymouth Metrolink for Transit Convenience/Prepaid Fare Reimbursements
Res2010-022).
6.23) Resolution Approving First Amendment to Parking Lot Agreement to Extend Agreement
between the Messiah United Methodist Church and the City of Plymouth for Park and Ride Lot
Res2010-023).
6.24) Resolution Approving Adoption of a Policy for the Transit Special Revenue Fund 203
Rcs2010-024).
6.25) Resolution Authorizing Payment of the 2010 Membership Dues for Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission, Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, and
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (Res2010-025).
6.26) Resolution Authorizing Payment for Purchases that may exceed $100,000 (Res2010-026).
6.27) Approval of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit 2010 Work Plan.
6.28) Approval of the Environmental Quality Committee 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Work
Plan.
Adopted Minutes 3 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 12, 2010
With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no scheduled public hearings.
General Business
8.1) Variance for Freestanding Signage and Wall Signage for Stone Source located at
15831 State Highway 55 (2009058)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the proposed Variance application for two
types of signage. The first request involves a 30 square foot freestanding sign on 32nd Avenue
which would replace the existing sign. The Variance would be allowing this sign as well as the
sign along Highway 55 when the Zoning Ordinance only allows one fi-ee standing sign on the
site. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this Variance on a 5-2 vote, and their
rationale was that the access to this business is via 32 d Avenue.
The second request is for wall signage on the building itself. The Variance request is for 15%,
with a maximum of 765 square feet. The applicant's request indicates 107 square feet for
business names and 658 square feet for window signage. The Planning Commission voted 5-2
vote to deny the request.
Cort Naab, applicant, explained that when the windows were installed, they were put in
specifically for signage. If they could make the windows smaller, they could. They are trying to
make this corner property fit in with the City Center area. They intend to put a new stone face on
the building this year as well as landscaping. Regarding the freestanding sign on 32"d Avenue,
they need that signage to direct the traffic there. The size of the sign was based on the Fire
Department's recommendation on the size of the letters. They intend to lease space in the
building for one to two tenants so the 30 square foot sign would allow those tenants to advertise
their business name on the sign.
Motion was made by Councitmember Johnson, and seconded by Mayor Slavik, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Both Variances for Stone Source for Property located at 15831 State
Highway (2009058 — Res2010-027).
Steve noted that the maximum square footage is 765 feet in case the building gets larger in the
future.
Councilmember Stein stated he supports the sign on 32nd Avenue, but he doesn't support limiting
the wall signage to 765 square feet in case the building becomes larger in the future.
Adopted Minutes 4 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 12, 2010
Councilmember Johnson stated she supports the motion as the look of the signage is similar to
the Four Seasons building. This would be an upgrade to the use and aesthetics of this corner.
Councilmember Black stated she agrees with comments made by Councilmembers Stein and
Johnson. She stated the Variance goes with the building so she doesn't like the idea of something
in the future that would be beyond the City's control.
Councilmember Willis stated he wouldn't be supporting the motion, and he's more inclined to go
with the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Mayor Slavik stated she's unsure if the signage will make the building look more retail versus
industrial. She stated the City wants this corner to be successful and blend with the City Center
area. She noted the access issue to this property is difficult for the property owner. She stated
she isn't so concerned about this coming back in a future use.
A friendly amendment was made and accepted to amend condition No. 1 of the Resolution to
state, "This resolution approves 1) a variance to allow two freestanding signs, one 100 -square
foot sign on Highway 55 and one 30 -square foot sign on 32"d Avenue; and 2) a maximum 765
square feet of wall signage on the north side of the building, in accordance with the application
and materials received by the City on October 1 and 26, 2009, November 17, 2009, December
23, 2009 and January 7, 2010 except as amended by this resolution."
The Council voted on the amended main motion and with Johnson, Murdock, Bildsoe, and
Slavik voting yes, and Stein, Black, and Willis voting no, the motion carried.
8.2) Plymouth Farmers Market
Recreation Superintendent Evans discussed a proposed plan for a farmers market on Wednesdays
from July 7 -September 8. The farmers market would be held in the rear parking lot of Lifetime
Fitness. Staff would be coordinating the farmers market and is proposing renting 15-20 stalls at
resident/non-resident rates of $200/$225 season per season and community tables at $20 per day.
The farmers market would be established as a break-even program unless vendor participation
exceeds program minimums. She stated at the start, the items for sale would be limited to
produce (Minnesota grown), meat, and bakery, but more items would be added in the future such
as cut flowers, jams, and jellies. She noted that the City would be contacting local grocers as
usually they will partner with farmers markets.
The Council directed staff to proceed with a farmers market beginning this year.
8.3) Approve 2010 Metro Cities Dues
Administrative Services Director Portner reported that the Metro Cities dues in the amount of
13,097 are due March 1. The dues were budgeted and approved for 2010.
Adopted Minutes 5 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 12, 2010
Councilmember Willis asked staff, from their perspective, if it's worth renewing the membership.
City Manager Ahrens replied many of the issues that the Metro Cities represents the League of
Minnesota Cities also lobbies. However, she stated that Metro Cities is a watchdog for the
Metropolitan Council. The biggest issue is that staff is unsure how effective they are with the
lobbying areas or if those efforts could be received from another agency. It's very difficult to
measure.
Councilmember Johnson stated this is a good group and there is value; however, if the City isn't
fully able to participate, then the Council needs to question the dues.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated he's not sure this organization benefits the City on a day to day
basis.
Councilmember Willis suggested this item be tabled to the January 26 meeting.
Mayor Slavik stated she would like to know if other cities have dropped their memberships.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Mayor Slavik, to table this item to
the January 26 meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.4) Set Future Study Sessions
No study sessions were scheduled, but the Council added reviews of the sign ordinance for sports
athletic associations (sponsorship signage) as a study session topic. When this issue was
discussed a number of years ago, staff had prepared a report, and the Council requested that staff
provide copies of that report for the Council to review.
The Council removed lake sediment deltas report from the study session topic list as that should
be part of the CIP discussion.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:17
Adopted Minutes 6 of 6 Regular Meeting of January 12, 2010