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Regular Council Meeting
October 26, 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 26, 2010.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Murdock, Bildsoe, Willis, Johnson,
Black, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park Director Blank, Deputy
Fire Chief Springer, Police Chief Goldstein, Community Development Director Juetten, and City
Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Ray Mauray, 12435 43i6 Avenue North, asked if residents will be notified about the future
Wa1Mart store at Highway 169 and County Road 9. Mayor Slavik replied no official planning
application has been submitted to the City. Once an application has been submitted and the
planning process has begun, residents within 750 feet of the site would be notified. h1 addition,
there would be signage on the site. Mr. Mauray stated that a number of residents are concerned
about traffic noise and pollution, and there's a possibility that they will be submitting a petition.
Leo and Claudia Naji, owners of Italian Tan near the southwest quadrant of the Rockford Road
and I-494 intersection, requested an extension for their window signage. They explained that a
City inspector informed them of a complaint regarding the window graphic signage. In their
zoning district, the window signage is limited to 50% of the window space as long as the entire
facade doesn't have more than 10%. Therefore, they were requested to remove the signage. This
signage also gives their customers additional privacy, introduces additional services, and
provides opportunities to present clean and fun atmosphere. This signage cost them $3,500
which is why they are seeking an extension while they submit a variance application rather than
taking it down and reinvesting that cost to put up new signage. Lastly, they stated they are a
small business while one of their competitors has a PUD which allows them 25% of the window
and wall space.
City Attorney Knutson stated they need to submit a Variance application.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
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4.01) Recognition to Sergeant Dale Duerkson
The Council paid recognition to retiring Sergeant Dale Duerkson, and Mayor Slavik proclaimed
October 28 as "Dale Duerkson Day."
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik removed item No. 6.07 from the agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Items 6.08, 6.11, and 6.13 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General
Business as item No's. 8.1-8.3 respectively.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adop
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Approval of Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of October 12.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending October 16 (Res2010-283).
6.03) Resolution Supporting the Submission to Hennepin County's Environmental Response
Grant on Behalf of Larry Begin (Res2010-284).
6.04) Resolution Accepting a Change Order for Additional Projects to use the Remaining
Stimulus Grant and Authorizing Staff to Proceed with the Projects related to the City's Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Award (Res2010-285).
6.05) Resolution Approving Tobacco and Gasoline Licenses for Northern Tier Retail LLC, d/b/a
Super America No. 3351, 4325 Peony Lane and Super America No. 4341, 5750 Nathan Lane
North (Res2010-286).
6.06) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
Wild Wings Flood Protection Improvement Project (7135 - Res2010-287).
6.07) (This item was removed from the agenda).
6.08) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.1).
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6.09) Resolution Approving a One -Year Extension of the Development Approvals for Schuett
Real Estate Group for Plymouth Memory Care, located Southeast of Old Rockford Road and 45th
Avenue (2008077 — Res2010-288).
6.10) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for "Taryn Hills 11th
Addition" for Property located North of County Road 47 at Fernbrook Lane (2010080-F —
Res2010-289) and a Resolution Adopting Assessments for Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Water Main
for Taryn Hills 11th Addition (2010080-F — Res2010-290).
6.11) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.2).
6.12) Resolution Approving Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of Plymouth
and Annabelle and Ervin Gross (Res2010-291).
6.13) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.3).
6.14) Resolution Approving Amendments to Personnel Policy regarding Guidelines for a Post
Retirement Health Care Savings Plan for Eligible Retirees (Res2010-292).
6.15) Resolution Approving the 2010 Labor Agreement between the City of Plymouth and Law
Enforcement Labor Services — Patrol (Res2010-293).
6.16) Resolution Approving the 2010 Labor Agreement between the City of Plymouth and Law
Enforcement Labor Services — Sergeants (Res2010-294).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.1) Off -Sale 3.2 Liquor License Applications for Northern Retail LLC, d/b/a Super
America #3351, 4325 Peony Lane, and Super America #4341, 5750 Nathan Lane North
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the proposed liquor licenses.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt a Resolution Approving 3.2 Off Sale -Liquor Licenses for Northern Tier Retail LLC, d/b/a
Super America No. 3351, 4325 Peony Lane, and Super America No. 4341, 5750 Nathan Lane
North (Res2010-295). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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7.2) Assessment Hearing for the Campus Drive Mill and Overlay (10005)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed assessments.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2010 Mill and Overlay Project for Assessments up to
5,000 (10005 - Res2010-296), Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2010 Mill and Overlay
Project for Assessments from $5,001410,000 (10005 - Res2010-297), and Resolution Adopting
Assessments for 2010 Mill and Overlay Project for Assessments $10,001 and Higher (10005 -
Res2010-298). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Declare Adequacy of Petition, Order the Preparation of a Preliminary Engineering
Report and Authorize Engineering Work for Suncourt Street Improvement Project (11006)
Councilmember Willis asked why this project isn't included in the Capital Improvements
Program. Public Works Director Cote replied what occurred was residents in this development
presenting a petition. This project isn't in the 2010-2014 CIP or the 2011-2015 CIP draft because
the Council hasn't taken any action. Staff presented this petition to the Council because it
exceeds the 35% threshold, and the Council could declare the adequacy of petition and prepare a
report so that staff can look at the details and project costs to determine if it could be completed
in 2011. Staff also feels there might be a more economic solution for the neighborhood, and that
report will show if it's feasible for the City to participate in this project.
Councilmember Black stated she's concerned that the Council could eventually move this project
forward when there are other streets in the city that are in worse shape.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Order Preliminary Engineering Report for the
Suncourt Street Improvement Project (Res2010-299) and a Resolution Authorizing En Bering
Work for the Suncourt Street Improvement Project (Res2010-300). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carred.
8.2) Amend Budget for West Medicine Lake Park Pedestrian Bridge Project
Councilmember Black questioned the financing of this project. She stated $100,000 from the
water resources fund would be allocated to this project, and she asked how this bridge relates to
projects funded from that fund. Public Works Director Cote replied there was no existing bridge
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or boardwalk in the area. The water resources fund took it out so staff is suggesting that this fund
support a portion of the project. The existing bridge had to be removed for the initial project.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Approving the Amended Budget for West Medicine Lake Park Pedestrian Bridge
Project (Res2010-3011. With all members voting in favor but Black, the motion carried.
8.3) Approve Change Orders 1 and 2 for the Hilde Performance Center Project
By request of Mayor Slavik, Park Director Blank explained the drinking fountain and associated
cost.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to
adopt a Resolution Approving Change Orders #1 and #2 for the Hilde Performance Center
Project (Res2010-302). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Memorandum on Utility Markings
A discussion was held on utility markings that identify utilities for up to a six month period. It
was noted that if the markings are placed on the curbs, it takes longer for the paint to wear off.
Councilmember Black suggested that the City require utility companies to spray it a different
color if the initial color doesn't wear off after one year so it's less noticeable. The majority of the
Council decided to not take any action.
9.2) County Road 101 Update
Public Works Director Cote reported that County Road 101 will be open to traffic on October 29
with minor work, such as landscaping, continuing to the spring.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:58 P. /
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Sandra R. Engdahl, C41 Clerk
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