HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-14-2010Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
September 14, 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 September 14, 2010.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Murdock, Bildsoe, Willis, Johnson,
Black, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Administrative Services Director Portner, City
Attorney Knutson, Park Director Blank, Deputy Chief Springer, Police Chief Goldstein, Public
Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Housing Manager Barnes, Park
Recreation Supervisor Chua and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Plymouth on Parade on September 25
Park Recreation Supervisor Clara reported on the Plymouth on Parade and other activities which
will occur on September 25.
4.02) Plymouth Caregiver Website
Ben Withhart, from Senior Community Services, reported on the Plymouth Caregiver Website.
A brief presentation was held regarding the donation of the speed detection device (item No.
6.04).
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 14, 2010
Consent Agenda
Item No's. 6.08, 6. 11, and 6.12 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under
General Business as item No's. 8.3-8.5 respectively.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Approval of Regular Meeting minutes of August 24.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending September 4 (Res2010-237).
6.03) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for Pulte Homes for "The
Willows" for Property located at the Southwest Corner of Juneau Lane and County Road 47
2010041-F — Res2010-238) and a Resolution Adopting Assessments for Trunk Sanitary Sewer
and Watermain for the Willows (2010041-F — Res2010-239).
6.04) Resolution Accepting a Donation of Laser Speed Detection Device from the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety (Res2010-240).
6.05) Resolution Approving an Amended Development Contract for Taylor Creek LLC, for
Taylor Creek" for Property located at 5550 Vicksburg Lane (2010035-F — Res2010-241).
6.06) Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed
Assessment Roll for Campus Drive/261h Avenue Mill and Overlay Project (8107 — Res2010-242)
and a Resolution Setting Date of Hearing on Proposed Assessment for Campus Drive/26th
Avenue Mill and Overlay Project (8107 — Res2010-243).
6.07) Resolution Approving the City of Prior Lake as a Member of the Suburban Transit
Association (Res2010-244).
6.08) (This item was removed and placed under General Business as item No. 8.3).
6.09) Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Extension with the Plymouth Soccer
Association for Plymouth Creek Center (Res2010-245).
6.10) Resolution Approving Replacement of Hockey Rink at Plymouth Creek Park (Res2010-
246).
6.11) (This item was removed and placed under General Business as item No. 8.4).
6.12) (This item was removed and placed under General Business as item No. 8.5).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes 2 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 14, 2010
Public Hearines
7.1) Vacation for a Portion of Platted Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot 3, Block
1, Forester Preserve Plat 4 — 4283 Evergreen Lane
Public Works Director Cote reported on the vacation request.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a
Resolution Authorizing the Vacation for Part of a Platted Drainage and Utility Easement located
at 4283 Evergreen Lane (Res2010-247). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.2) Vacation for a Easements within the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 4-118-22, Taylor Creek Plat (2010035)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the vacation request.
Councilmember Willis suggested that a condition be added to the resolution that the recording of
the vacation resolution would occur simultaneously with the recording of the Final Plat.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
David Hinners, representing the applicant, stated they would file the plat concurrently with the
vacation.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to
adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation for Easements within the Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter Section 04-118-22 for the Benefit of Taylor Creek Development with the
addition of language stating, tating, "recording of this resolution will occur simultaneously with the
recording of the Final Plat" (Res2010-248). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
General Business
8.1 and 8AA) Rezoning to RSF-3, and Preliminary and Final Plat for "Arbor Grove"
18855 Highway 55 — Ryland Homes — 2010059) and Wetland Replacement Plan
Application
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Community Development Director Juetten reported on the proposed requests that were
recommended by the Planning Commission for approval.
Mayor Slavik expressed her concern that there isn't proper transition from the LA -4 use to the
single family homes.
Councilmember Johnson stated those discussions were held when the guiding was approved.
The burden should fall on the LA -4 if that portion does proceed. She's unsure if there is anything
proposed for screening between these two uses. She agreed that it could be difficult if everything
is developed with the current guiding.
Mayor Slavik stated the biggest piece is providing notification to the single family home buyers
on the LA -4 use.
Community Development Director Juetten stated there is language in the proposed development
contract that would require notification to purchasers of the single family homes.
Councilmember Willis asked what the typical width of the driveways are at the street. Mike
DeVoe, representing the developer, replied 16 feet.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning of the Site (Ord2010-19), Resolution Approving Findings
of Fact Supporting the Rezoning (Res2010-249), Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat
Res2010-250), Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Development Contract for the First
Addition (Res2010-251), and a Resolution Adopting the Assessments (Res2010-252).
Mayor Slavik stated she would be supporting the motion even though she is concerned about the
transition between the two uses.
Councihnembers Bildsoe and Johnson stated perhaps the guiding for the property to the west of
this property should be reviewed.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Approving the Filling of Wetlands and the Wetland Replacement Plan Application
Res2010-253). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) 2011 Budgets, Preliminary Tax Levies and Budget Hearing Date
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded bCouncilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the 20100 HRA Levy (Res2010-234), Resolution Adopting the 2011
Budgets (Res2010-235), Resolution Approving Proposed Property Tax Levies for Taxes Payable
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2011 (Res2011-236), and set December 14 as the date of hearing on the budget. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Best Management Practices Bio -Retention Cell Maintenance Agreement for Speak the
Word Church International
Councilmember Willis asked if staff would be monitoring the maintenance items in the
agreement. Public Works Director Cote replied yes.
Motion was made_ by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Approving BMP Bio -Retention Cell Maintenance Agreement for Sneak the Word
Church International located Half Mile North of Highway 55 and East of County Road 101
Res2010-254). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.4) Maple Creek Trail Project
Park Director Blank reported on the request to not proceed with the Maple Creek trail project.
He stated a feasibility study was completed to determine the cost of the project which would
exceed $1 million to complete the trail. In addition, the City conducted an open house with the
area residents on July 26 to receive their feedback on the project. The City would typically
allocate $100,0004130,000 in the CEP for trail extensions; however, based on very preliminary
estimates, that line item amount was increased to $375,000 to accommodate the Maple Creek
trail extension. Based on the feasibility study and estimated cost, staff's recommendation, and
community feedback, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission voted unanimously to
recommend to not proceed with the project at this time.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Approving a Request to not construct the Maple Creek Trail from Dunkirk to
Vicksburg Lane Res2010-255). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.5) Set Date of Hearing on the Issuance of Bonds on behalf of Interfaith Outreach and
Community Partners (IOCP)
Mayor Slavik asked if IOCP inquired with other communities with this request. Housing
Manager Barnes replied yes.
Terry Schneider, representing IOCP, stated that they did contact other communities, but not all of
the communities, as they vary in size. The majority of people stated that requesting assistance
from the City of Plymouth for this bond issue seems to be the most logical as they provide most
of the services. En addition, some communities wouldn't qualify, but he could continue asking.
Mayor Slavik stated she is concerned that the City could have regulatory authority over their
property.
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Mr. Schneider stated the construction costs will be $5 million. Currently, IOCP has raised $5.2
million, but most of the pledges are over three to five years so this bond issue bridges the gap
until those pledges are met. Their intention is to pay down those bonds when the donations are
received and have it paid off in four years.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
adopt a Resolution Relating to a Project on behalf of Interfaith Outreach and Community
Partners and its Financing under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.165; Calling for
Public Hearing Thereon (Res2010-256). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Update on I-494 Third Lane Expansion
Public Works Director Cote provide an update on I-494 third lane expansion from Highway 55 to
I-94. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN/DOT) originally estimated the cost of this
project to be $245 million, but recently they developed a high impact/low cost alternative that
could quickly be implemented at an approximate cost of $50,000. Early in 2009, staff was
advised by MN/DOT and the Metropolitan Council that they were considering a managed lane
for this project. The City has recently received the Metropolitan Council's draft of their Regional
2030 Transportation Policy Plan which includes this section of roadway as a Minnesota Pass lane
at a cost of $61 million. The plan also projects that they want to reassess a third lane. Therefore,
there has been a shift with the scope of this project. The Metropolitan Council is seeking
comments on their draft plan and have scheduled four open houses to seek input. In addition, a
public hearing has been scheduled for September 27 at 5:00 p.m. Details of the open houses and
public hearing are included in the Council's packet materials.
Mayor Slavik voiced her disappointment with the project always being delayed. She indicated
she would try to attend one of the open houses, and she requested that the Public Works Director
put together comments on why a managed lane wouldn't be appropriate. Some of the
councilmembers indicated that they might attend the public hearing on September 27. Therefore,
staff was directed to provide notice that there might be a quorum of the Council present at that
hearing.
Councilmember Johnson suggested that if the City policy allows, staff provides a link on the
City's website to the Metropolitan Council's website so residents can provide comments on their
draftplan.
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Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m
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S ndra R. Engdahl, Ciq Clerk
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