HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-13-2010Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
April 13, 2010
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 April 13, 2010,
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Council Members Bildsoe, Murdock, Willis, Johnson, and
Stein.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park Director Blank,
Community Development Director Juetten, Deputy Fire Chief Springer, Administrative Services
Director Portner, Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol, Recreation Supervisor Greupner, Public
Works Director Cote, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Acceptance of Donation for Elm Creels Park Improvements
Park Director Blank announced a $5,000 donation from Ron Mielke for the installation of a flag
pole at Elm Creek playfreld. He stated Mr. Mielke has been a seasonal worker for the City and
has umpired baseball and softball games for approximately 30 years.
Mr. Mielke stated it's an honor for Trim and his wife to donate this flagpole. He has enjoyed
working as a seasonal worker and umpiring for the City for many years. He stated he's very
proud of the City's facilities, fellow umpires, players and coaches, and all the people who
organize these programs.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Accepting Donation for Elm Creek Park (Res2010-087). With all members voting
in favor, the motion carried.
4.02) Announcement of Crime Stopper Program
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Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol announced the new Crime Stopper Program that the City is
establishing in conjunction with the Crime Stoppers of Minnesota Program.
4.03) Announcement of Primavera on April 16-19 at the Plymouth Creek Center
Recreation Supervisor Greupner announced Primavera on April 16-19 at the Plymouth Creek
Center.
Park Director Blank announced that Recreation Supervisory Greupner will be retiring on May 26.
He and the Council thanked her for over 30 years of service to the City.
4.04) Announcement of "Great Shingle Creek Watershed Clean -Up Week"
Mayor Slavik read the Proclamation declaring April 17-24 as the "Great Shingle Creek
Watershed Clean -Up Week."
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Slavik removed item No. 6.13, and it was placed under General Business as item No. 8.1.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Approval of Regular Meeting minutes of March 23, 2010.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending April 3, 2010 (Res2010-088).
6.03) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manage to enter into Service Agreements
with Social Service Agencies for 2010 (Res2010-089).
6.04) Resolution Approving Payment No. 4 and Final for Pike Lake Lift Station Rehabilitation
8 114 — Res2010-090).
6.05) Resolution Awarding Contract for 2010 Street Seal Coat Program (10010 - Res2010-091).
6.06) Resolution Awarding a Contract for 2010 Street Crack Repair Program (100 11 —
Res2010-092).
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6.07) Resolution Awarding Bid for 2010 Street Sweeping Program (100 16 — Res2010-093).
6.08) Resolution Approving Hot Mix Asphalt Bids for 2010 (Res2010-094).
6.09) Resolution Approving Contractual Pavement Marking Contract for 2010 and 2011
Res2010-095).
6.10) Acceptance of 2009 Transit Program Annual Report and 2010 Transit Work Plan.
6.11) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 2 and Final for 2009 Temporary Overlay
Project (9102 — Res2010-096).
6.12) Resolution Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat for Pulse Land Group LLC, to Split
Two Properties located at 4047 County Road 101 and 18740 Medina Road (2009080 — Res2010-
097) and a Resolution Approving Variances for Lot Area and Frontage and Access to a Public
Street for Properties located at 4047 County Road 101 and 18740 Medina Road (2009080 —
Res2010-098).
613) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.1).
6.14) Resolution Approving Bid for Shiloh Park Playground (Res2010-099).
With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.1) Ordinance Amending Chapters 10 and 4 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning
Licensing Fees and Title of a Chapter
Ali de Kock, owner of Massage Envy, 3225 Vicksburg Lane, voiced her opposition to the
proposed ordinance that would increase the licensing and investigation fees for massage therapist
and massage therapy centers. She stated the proposed fee of $225 for new massage therapists
places a financial burden on those individuals. Many massage therapists are coming back to the
massage therapy profession due to their mates or spouses losing their jobs or they themselves
having limited financial means. The majority of the massage therapists work 20-30 hours per
week due to the physical impact on their bodies. She stated regarding the investigation fee
increasing from $50 to $150, she surveyed other Hennepin County cities, and 50% of those cities
have no cost structure. She suggested the Council consider the level of compliance. Massage
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Envy is in compliance 100%, but what current compliance level is there outside of Massage
Envy? If they increase their fees due to the City's increases in licensing fees, they would lose
customers. She stated the community will lose massage therapists to other cities who have a
lower cost structure or no cost structure.
Mayor Slavik stated the City is only recovering the cost to perform compliance and investigation
services. Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol added that in order to maintain and legitimize the
reputation of massage therapy in the city, staff needs to insure that the compliance level is held at
a high level.
City Clerk Engdahl clarified that the investigation fee is only for new applications and is a one
time only fee. Once an individual is licensed, they only pay the annual license fee.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Chapters 10 and 4 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Licensing
Fees and Title of a Chapter (Ord2010-03). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
Staff updated the Council on a number of bills that are being considered in the legislature.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m
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Sandra R. Engdahliity Clerk
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