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Regular Council Meeting
February 23, 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 February 23, 2010.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Council Members Bildsoe, Murdock, Willis, and Stein.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Black and Johnson.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Poebler, Recreation Superintendent
Evans, Community Development Director Juetten, Fire Chief Kline, Police Chief Goldstein,
Public Works Director Cote, Senior Planner Drill, Assistant City Engineer Renneberg, and City
Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
There were no presentations and public information announcements.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik added setting future study sessions as item No. 8.3 under General Business.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No. 6.06 was removed and placed under General Business as item No. 8.4.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems:
6.01) Approval of Special and Regular Meeting minutes of February 9, 2010.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 6 Regular Meeting of February 23, 2010
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending February 13, 2010 (Res2010-047).
6.03) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Olympic Gymnastics Academy for
Property located at 3700 Annapolis Lane (2010005 — Res2010-048).
6.04) Resolution Requesting Payment No. 4 and Final for Timber Creek Improvements Project
8115 — Res2010-049).
6.05) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
8th Avenue Street Reconstruction Project (I0004Res2010-050).
6.06) (This item was removed and placed under General Business as item No. 8.4).
6.07) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
2010 Street Crack Repair Program (100 11 — Res2010-051).
6.08) Accept 2010 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Work Plan and 2009 Annual
Report.
With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.1) Project Hearing for South Shore Drive Rehabilitation Project (10002)
Mayor Slavik stated the Council would be conducting the public hearing this evening but no
official action would be taken as there are only five Councihnembers present this evening, and a
super majority vote would be required for approval of the project.
Assistant City Engineer Renneberg provided a report on the proposed project that is included in
the Capital Improvement Program for 2010. He stated that due to the City's moratorium, the
existing speed humps on South Shore Drive between the City of Medicine Lake and 13th Avenue
aren't proposed to be installed with the project at this time. However, he noted that some
residents have submitted a petition to construct the speed humps along with one additional speed
hump from the City of Medicine Lake. Construction for this project would begin in August and
be completed in October with the assessment hearing in October.
Councilmember Willis requested further clarification on the installation of a rain garden for this
project. Assistant City Engineer Renneberg stated the site staff has been reviewing would be City
owned property. That property has some elevation that would allow for the installation of a
retaining wall that allows it to appeal to the area. Once the project is in the design phase, the
actual size would be determined.
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Councilmember Willis asked if there would be any fire hydrants installed in the loop section of
the watermain. Assistant City Engineer Renneberg replied one would be installed. He asked if
there is a direct benefit to the City of Medicine Lake in installing that fire hydrant.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Bruce Larson, 263'/2 Peninsula Road, who also serves on the City of Medicine Lake City
Council, stated with respect to looping the water system, that's one of the lowest pressure areas.
He stated there is a benefit for the City of Plymouth to loop that system. It's a win/win for both
cities, and the City of Medicine Lake would have a fire hydrant. He stated he doesn't support the
installation of speed humps as that's not an appropriate way to regulate traffic. There are other
measures that could be put into place such as prohibiting trucks and installing signage. He stated
the City of Medicine Lake is very happy with the project, and he stated they would like to also
coordinate a trail connection.
Russ Andrews, 10508 South Shore Drive, stated there are a number of children that live within
six homes of theirs. They have found the speed humps to be most effective in limiting truck
traffic, safety, and speed of vehicles. Therefore, they support the installation of speed humps.
Damien Wolf, 10610 South Shore Drive, agreed with Mr. Andrews.
Roger Allen, 10865 South Shore Drive, thanked the City for opening up the neighborhood
discussion. He stated from 10"' Avenue to the City of Medicine Lake he is concerned about the
speed once the roadway is improved. He asked if the speed of traffic could be monitored after
the road construction. He noted that he is very supportive of the sidewalk on the west side of the
roadway.
Joe Kenyon, 10218 South Shore Drive, requested the installation of speed humps. He stated he
is concerned about large hocks using the new bigger bridge as there would be heavier weight
limits, or would there be signage to prevent that.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Slavik stated the City will monitor the speed of traffic after the completion of road
projects if requested by a resident.
Public Works Director Cote stated regarding prohibiting larger trucks on the new bridge, staff
hasn't contemplated prohibiting certain size weight, but rather looking from a design perspective,
designing 13`x' Avenue and South Shore Drive so it would make it difficult to navigate the turn.
There are also other options that staff is reviewing.
Mayor Slavik and Councilmembers Bildsoe, Willis, and Stein stated they would support the
installation of speed humps.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adopt a
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the South
Shore Drive Rehabilitation Project (Res2010-10002) with the addition of speed humps. Without
objection, the motion on the table was carried over to the March 9 Council meeting when a full
Council would be present.
General Business
8.1) Annual Zoning Ordinance and City Code Update and Summary Publication
Senior Planner Drill reported on the proposed amendments.
He noted that the summary publication resolution requires six votes so the Council could adopt
the ordinance amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code and table the approval of that
resolution to the March 9 Council meeting.
Councilmember Bildsoe suggested adding "yard waste" to Subd. 4 of page 48 of the Zoning
Ordinance amendment.
A discussion was held on the directional signage for properties as it related to parade of homes
signage. No action was taken on this discussion.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Zoning Ordinance (2009052 — Ord2010-01),
Ordinance Amending Chapters 5, 7, 8, 10, and 20 of the Plymouth City Code (2009052 —
Ord2010-02), with the amendment to add "yard waste" to rage 48 of the Ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council requested that the Resolution approving the summary publication of the above
ordinances be placed on the March 9 agenda.
8.2) Fire Relief Association Bylaw Changes
City Manager Ahrens reported on the proposed changes.
Kevin Worstein and Brent Hughes, President and Treasurer of Fire Relief Association
respectively, requested the Council's approval of the proposed amendments to the bylaws.
Councilmember Willis inquired about the insurance premium for the casualty insurance and
specifically, if it's a fixed amount. Mr. Worstein replied that the insurance is purchased in three
installments with the benefits in that insurance being fixed and unchangeable. However, they
can't predict if there will be a premium increase next time.
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Councilmember Willis that 2% of the monies from the State have taken a hit. He asked if they
know how much the relief association needs to fund the pension relief system in place. Mr.
Worstein replied they don't know that yet. They have just finished the audit and receiving
financial information ready for that which will be mid year.
Councilmember Willis stated he's concerned that if there isn't sufficient funds, then the general
tax dollars will have to support those pensions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe.and seconded by Councilmember Murdock to
adopt a Resolution Approving Amendment to Bylaws for the Plymouth Fire Relief Association
Res2010-052). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Set Future Study Sessions
Mayor Slavik stated Sheriff Stanek has requested to cancel the study session with the Council on
March 9 due to a previous commitment that evening. She suggested that she and two
Councilmembers schedule a meeting with Sheriff Stanek during the day to receive information of
a County facility that is being proposed at a Plymouth facility.
Councilmember Stein asked if the Council would be interested in reviewing paperless packets for
City Council packets. Mayor Slavik and Councilmember Willis stated they would support
adding it to the Study Session list. This item could come back to the Council in a report.
8.4) Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bid for 2010 Street Seal
Coat Program (10010)
Councilmember Bildsoe stated he hasn't been a big supporter of the seal coat program, and he
asked staff if they are confident that the bids will come in close to the engineer's estimate. Public
Works Director Cote replied yes.
Street Seal Coat Program (10010 — Res2010-053). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
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Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:23p 7
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Adopted Minutes 6 of 6 Regular Meeting of February 23, 2010