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Regular Council Meeting
October 12, 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 October 12, 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, Fire Chief Kline, Police Chief Goldstein, Community
Development Director Juetten, City Forester Buck, Housing Manager Barnes, Water Resources
Engineer Asche, City Engineer Moberg, Recreation Superintendent Evans, and City Clerk
Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association for the
Millennium Garden Phase II Project and the Healthy Living Fair
Steve Benoit, Elk River Parks and Recreation, presented awards for Healthy Living Fair Event
and Phase 2 of the Millennium Garden to the Council.
4.02) Planting Plymouth Proud Award
City Forester Buck announced this year's Planting Plymouth Proud Award winners are Leroy and
Patricia Lind, 440 Sycamore Circle, and St. Bamabus Lutheran Church, 15600 Old Rockford
Road.
4.03) 2010 Blue Star Award
Trevor Russell, from Friends of the Mississippi River, presented the 2010 Blue Star Award to the
City.
Adopted Minutes 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of October 12, 2010
Mayor Slavik reported that Councilmember Black recently received the Outstanding
Contribution Award and the Lifetime Stewardship Award from the Minnehaha Watershed
District.
Mayor Slavik announced the Fire Department's open house on October 16 from Noon -3:00 p.m.
at Fire Station III.
Approval of Agenda
The utility markings memorandum, which was included in the October 1 Council Information
Memorandum, was added under General Business as item No. 8.1.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Approval of Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of September 28.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending October 2 (Res2010-274).
6.03) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 and Payment No. 6 and Final for Four Seasons
Well Facility Rehabilitation (7114 — Res2010-275).
6.04) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 2 and Final for City Project No. 10010
Res2010-276).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Horne Occupation License for Laura Harding to Operate a Piano
Studio out of the Home located at 4855 Evergreen Lane North (2010074 — Res2010-277).
6.06) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Attached Garage Exceeding
1,000 Square Feet for Property located at 17530 28'11 Avenue North (2010076 - Res2010-278).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.1) Delinquent Utilities and Other Charges
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Administrative Services Director Portner reported on the proposed assessments.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik requested the Council table the assessment for 1030 Garland Lane North to the
October 26 meeting.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Black to adopt
a Resolution Approving Levying Assessment for Delinquent Utility Accounts Diseased Trees
and Weed Eradication Charges (Res2010-279) with the exception of the assessment for 1030
Garland Lane North which is tabled to October 26. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
7.2) Assessment Hearing for the Campus Drive Mill and Overlay (8107)
City Engineer Moberg reported on the proposed assessments.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
Mayor Slavik noted that the property owner of 2700 Campus Drive has filed with the City Clerk
a written appeal on their assessment.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
for Assessments $10,001 and Higher (8107 - Res2010-282) With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Utility Markings Memorandum
Councilmember Black requested that this item be placed on the October 26 agenda so the Public
Works Director is present to address this. With the Council in agreement, Mayor Slavik directed
staff to place this item on the October 26 agenda.
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Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Slandra R. Engdahl, ty Clerk
Adopted Minutes 4 of 4 Regular Meeting of October 12, 2010