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Special Council Meeting
December 7, 2010
Mayor Slavik called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Medicine Lake Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on December 7, 2010.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Stein, Black, Willis, Murdock,
and Bildsoe.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Park Director Blank, Community Development
Director Juetten, Planning Manager Senness, City Engineer Moberg, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Comprehensive Plan Development Staging (Dunkirk Lane and County Road 47)
Community Development Director Juetten discussed the request to modify the Comprehensive
Plan to extend utilities to all of Dunkirk Lane south of County Road 47 (come in from the north
through the D.R. Horton project). He noted that the Council received copies of correspondence
from three property owners in that area that are requesting this modification. He stated if the
Council supports this modification, the planning process for this amendment could begin.
Representatives from Gonyea Development were present and added that they would construct the
sewer deeper when they develop the Horton property in the summer of 2011. They noted that
they have met with the City of Maple Grove.
Councilmember Willis asked if the agreement with Maple Grove would be based on flow or area.
City Engineer Moberg replied it would be based on area. Gonyea representatives added that the
system is deep enough to add their development.
Councilmember Willis asked about the grade for the sewer line. City Engineer Moberg stated
some areas are at minimum grade and some are deeper due to topography. The majority is at .4%
grade, which is the minimum slope allowed. Councilmember Willis stated his concern would be
if this is appropriate as he doesn't want a maintenance obligation or problem in the future.
Councilmember Willis asked about transportation needs and future improvements to Dunkirk
Lane. Gonyea representatives stated they are intending to have a right-of-way that comes out of
Spring Meadows development and that will ultimately serve as an east/west connection between
Vicksburg Lane and Dunkirk Lane.
A resident stated her property would never be developed if this isn't approved. Unless they can
sell their property, they can't purchase another property.
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Mayor Slavik asked if this would be allowed, how many other property owners would be
requesting to connect to the sewer? Community Development Director Juetten replied there are
three 10 -acre parcel owners and one additional property owner who are requesting this
modification.
The majority of the Council indicated no opposition to amending the Comprehensive Plan for the
request that was discussed this evening. Councilmember Willis requested further information on
how the City will get sewer to the west side of Dunkirk Lane, and secondly, what the City will do
with Dunkirk Lane in regards to transportation.
Board and Commission Interviews
The Council interviewed residents for positions on the City's boards and commissions. Based
upon their discussion, the Council directed staff to prepare resolutions for board and commission
and Council coordinating representatives appointments for the December 14 Council agenda.
City Manager Evaluation
The Council discussed the performance evaluation of the City Manager. The Council
unanimously voted to authorize the Mayor to execute an amended contract with the City
Manager, a copy of which is on file in the City Attorney's office.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
R. Engdahl,
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