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Regular Council Meeting
March 9, 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 March 9, 2010.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Black, Johnson, Murdock,
Willis, and Stein.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Administrative Services
Director Portner, Community Development Director Juetten, Deputy Fire Chief Springer, Parks
and Recreation Director Blank, Police Chief Goldstein, Public Works Director Cote, and Office
Support Representative Tiegs
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Recognition of Councilmember Black for Service on Environmental Quality
Committee
The Council and members of the Environmental Quality Committee (EQC), both current and
previous, recognized Councilmember Black for her 14 years of serving on the EQC as the
Council Coordinating Representative.
4.2) Announcement of 2010 Census
Administrative Services Director Portner announced the 2010 Census and reiterated the
importance of the data collected. Data from the census will determine how federal funding is
distributed to states and local communities. The data is used to reapportion seats in the U.S.
House of Representatives and for the subsequent redistricting of state and local government.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt a
Resolution Encouraging all Plymouth Residents to Answer U.S Census 2010 (Res2010-054).
With all members voting in favor motion carried.
4.03) Plymouth Library Ribbon Cutting on March 13
Mayor Slavik announced the Plymouth Library's ribbon cutting ceremony on March 13 at
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9:00 a.m. Also, on March 13, the Fire Department will celebrate its 50"' anniversary beginning at
10:00 a.m. at Fire Station III.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik added a closed session of the Council to discuss pending litigation as item No.
9.1a.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, 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 Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems:
6.01) Approval of Regular and Special meeting minutes of February 23.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending February 26, 2010 (Res2010-055).
6.03) Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No's. 2010-01 and 2010-02
Res2010-056).
6.04) Approval of amendments to the "Larkin Pond" development contract (2005078).
6.05) Resolution Accepting Donation from the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund to
the Plymouth Fire Department (Res2010-057).
6.06) Resolution Approving Amendment to Resolution No. 2009-271 Approving Regular City
Council and Board of Equalization Meeting Dates for 2010 (Res2010-058).
6.07) Resolution Approving 2010 City of Plymouth Engineering Guidelines and Standard
Detail Specifications (Res2010-059).
6.08) Resolution Ordering Plans and Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for 2010 Street
Sweeping Program (100 16 — Res2010-060).
6.09) Resolution Approving the Application and Allocation of Fiscal Year 2010 Community
Development Block Crrant Funds (Res2010-061).
With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Adopted Minutes 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 9, 2010
Public Hearings
7.1) Project Hearing for 2010 Mill and Overlay Project, 36th Avenue from Zachary Lane to
Highway 169 and Nathan Lane Area South of Highway 55 (10005)
Public Works Director Cote provided a report with project maps to illustrate improvement areas
for the project. Plans and specifications for 36th Avenue from Highway 169 to Zachary Lane
area 1) and Nathan Lane/Old County Road 15/Revere Lane (Area 2) were proposed.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adopt a
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 2010 Mill and
Overlay ject (10005 — Res2010-062). With all members voting in favor motion carried.
General Business
8.1) 2010 Street Reconstruction Project for Parkers Lake Corporate Center Area (10001
Public Works Director Cote presented the council with alternative assessment scenarios as
directed to redistribute proposed assessments that could lessen the financial impact to the
property located at 2333 Niagara Lane (Daily Printing). He stated that if a different assessment
option is chosen, property owners would need to be re -noticed for another hearing to follow State
Statute which could delay the project for this year.
Councilmembers Bildsoe, Black, Johnson, Murdock, and Willis spoke of the option to defer a
portion of the assessment.
Pete Jacobson, President and CEO of Daily Printing, stated they are open to any solution that
would be fair and equitable during this hardship.
Mayor Slavik stated this project is definitely needed, and she could support the deferment option.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt
a Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the 2010
Street Reconstruction Project (10001 — Res2010-063) with the deferment option for Daily
Printing. With all members voting in favor, motion carried.
8.2) South Shore Drive Rehabilitation Project (10002
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Public Works Director Cote presented information regarding the placement of speed humps and
raised crosswalks for the South Shore Drive Rehabilitation project. The raised crosswalks would
increase prominence of local and Luce Line crosswalks in a unique area that is a rural setting.
Councilmember Johnson asked how much discussion had taken place with the residents along
the proposed rehabilitation project, and if there are statistics available to demonstrate a decrease
in accidents due to the speed humps. Public Works Director Cote replied that neighborhood
meetings were held with not much response, and there are no accident statistics available.
Mayor Slavik questioned if raised crosswalks pose a problem for snow plowing. Public Works
Director Cote replied that it would be almost the same as speed humps, perhaps less abrupt. This
would be the first time that raised crosswalks are used in the City.
Kevin Christian, 9910 South Shore Drive, inquired if rumble strips were considered. Public
Works Director Cote replied that due to the area being residential, rumble strips are loud and
disturbing so they aren't being considered for this location.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to remove
the current motion on the table to approve the project. With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the South
Shore Drive Rehabilitation Project with the amendment to add three raised pedestrian crossings
to be installed in addition to the speed humps (Res2010-064). With all members voting in favor
motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
Mayor Slavik reported on the recent meetings that she and Councilmembers Black and Johnson,
and Administrative Services Director Portner had with State legislators.
Councilmember Black stated that recycling will see a three to five percent reduction in funding
next year.
Mayor Slavik stated that the State Primary Election has been moved to the second Tuesday in
August in order to conform to Federal requirements for military and overseas absentee voters.
Therefore, the State Primary Election will be held on August 10.
9.1.1 Resolution Stating Support for the Community Access Preservation Act (1111-3745)
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Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Murdock to
adopt a Resolution Stating Support for the Community Access Preservation Act (Res2010-065).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m. and went into closed session to discuss
pending litigation. The closed session was adjourned 8:35 p.ra
Diane L. Tiegs, Office Sufort Regi esentative
Adopted Minutes 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 9, 2010