HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01-23-2007Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
January 23, 2007
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 January 23, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Hewitt, Stein, and Murdock.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bildsoe and Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Police Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Park
and Recreation Director Blank, Deputy Fire Chief Hurr, Planning Manager Senness, Public
Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Administrative Services
Manager McGann, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council).
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of Fire and Ice Festival
Recreation Supervisor Greupner announced this year's Fire and Ice Festival to be held on
February 3 from 2:OOp.m.-7:00 p.m. at Parkers Lake Park.
4.02) Introduction of Community Development Director Steve Juetten
Mayor Slavik welcomed Community Development Director Steve Juetten.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No. 6.15 was removed from the agenda and placed under General Business as item No.
8.04.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
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6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Meetings of January 9.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending January 12, 2007 (Res2007-
032).
6.03) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for American Sidewalk Cafe at the Four
Seasons Shopping Center located at 4184 Lancaster Lane (2006112 - Res2007-033).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Brad and Julia Hemphill to allow
over 1,000 square feet in Gross Floor Area of Attached Garage Space for Property located at
12200 61St Avenue North (2006118 — Res2007-034).
6.05) Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Addendum to the Existing Lease with T -Mobile
Central to,locate Personal Communication at Bass Lake Playfields (Res2007-035).
6.06) Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department
of Public Safety for the Minnesota Joint Analysis Center Project (Res2007-036).
6.07) Resolution Approving Acquisition Agreement for Parcel No. 4 (PIN 21-118-22-41-0010)
for Fernbrook Lane Improvements (1013 — Res2007-037), Resolution Approving Acquisition
Agreement for Parcel No. 6 (PIN 21-119-22-41-0004) for Fernbrook Lane Improvements (1013 -
Res2007-038), Resolution Approving Acquisition Agreement for Parcel No. 7 (PIN 21-118-22- .
14-0008) for Fernbrook Lane Improvements (1013 — Res2007-039), and Resolution Approving
Acquisition Agreement for Parcel No. 14 (PIN 22-118-22-32-0019) for Fernbrook Lane
Improvements .(1013 — Res2007-040).
6.08) Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report and Calling for a Public Hearing
on Black Oaks Lane Reconstruction Project (6102 — Re2007-041).
6.09) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
Sunset Trail Retaining Wall Project (7103 - Res2007-042).
6.10) Resolution Approving 2007 Membership dues for Metro Cities and Municipal Legislative
Commission (Res2007-043).
6.11) Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Six New Current Model Replacement Police
Squad Cars (Res2007-044).
6.12) Resolution Authorizing Payment of 2007 Membership dues for the Elm Creek and
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commissions (Res2007-045).
6.13.1) Resolution Approving Final Release of Financial Guarantee for Holly Creek Addition
a (91106 — Res2007-046).
6.13.2) Resolution Approving Final Release of Financial Guarantee for Holly Creek 2nd
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Addition (93096 — Res2007-047).
6.13.3) Resolution Approving Final Release of Financial Guarantee for Holly Creek 3rd .
Addition (94124 — Res2007-048).
6.14) Resolution Approving Amendment to an Agreement with the Plymouth/New Hope Little
League Baseball Association (Res2007-049).
6.15) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.04).
6.16) Resolution Approving Termination of Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement for
North Point Corporate Center (98190 — Res2007-050).
6.17) Resolution Approving Termination of Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement for
Bass Creek Business Park Addition (90080 — Res2007-051).
6.18) Resolution Confirming Appointment of Deputy Clerks (Res2007-052).
6.19) Resolution Approving Payment to Cayenta for Annual Software Maintenance (Res2007-
053).
6.20) Resolution Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses (Res2007-054).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.01) Ordinance Amending the City Code Regarding Park Dedication Fees
Park and Recreation Director Blank reported on the proposed Ordinance amending the City Code
to revise the 2007 park dedication fee from $5,000 per unit to $6,000 per unit and the
commercial/industrial property from $7,100 per acre to $7,500 per acre.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Slavik
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to
adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the City Code to revise the Cash Fee Payment in
Lieu of Land Dedication for Parks and Open Space (Ord2007-03). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
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General Business
8.1) Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for 2007 Street
Sweeping Program (7113E)
Mayor Slavik noted that this was item was previously on the January 9 agenda; and the item was
tabled to this evening per request of Councilmember Willis for additional information.
Councilmembef Willis asked what the purpose is of the street sweeping program. Public Works
Director Cote replied the purpose of the program is to reduce the phosphorous in the waterways,
and the cost is included in the. water resources budget.
Councilmember Willis stated if the purpose is to remove phosphorous, that is different than what
it previously was for, which was to remove vegetative matters, sand, and dirt on the streets. He
believes that staff needs to focus on these other elements rather than just phosphorous removal.
He stated only in the last few years has this expenditure been included in the water resources
fund. He feels the City isn't doing an adequate job of sweeping the streets, and he hopes to raise
his concerns during the 2008 budget process.
Councilmember Stein noted that in previous years, funds were intentionally earmarked to
increase the street sweeping measures by funding it out of the water resource fund.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for 2007
Street Sweeping Program (7113E — Res2007-055) and to place this item on the study session list.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.02) Sign Ordinance Revisions
City Attorney Knutson reported on the proposed sign ordinance revisions to the Zoning
Ordinance. He stated the proposed ordinance addresses content neutrality and the new electronic
signs that are appearing across the metropolitan area.. He cautioned the Council that due to ever
changing technology, there would probably be revisions in the future.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending the Text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, entitled the
Plymouth Zoning Ordinance (2006093 — Ord2007-04). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
8.03) Council Goals and Legislative Priorities
Mayor Slavik read the proposed Council goals and legislative priorities that the Council
discussed at a Study Session on January 8.
Councilmember Hewitt requested to add a sentence to the "address transportation issues" goal,
which states, "advocate for funding sources to allow the building of high quality, efficient transit
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and highway systems."
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Affirming 2007 Goals and Legislative Priorities (Res2007-056) with the wording
change as requested by Councilmember Hewitt. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
8.04) Ordinance Amending the Text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, Annual
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Mayor Slavik explained she removed this item from the Consent Agenda as she would like to
suggest alternative language that would only allow one commercial vehicle or trailer to be
parked on an established driveway or parking area that is surfaced in the residential area. Staff
has proposed allowing off-street parking for up to two commercial vehicles. She stated the
residential area isn't appropriate area for the parking of commercial vehicles as it could pose
safety issues, and she would like to maintain the residential character of neighborhoods.
Motion was made by Myor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt an
Ordinance Amending the Text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, entitled the Plymouth
Zoning Ordinance (2006093 — Ord2007-005) with the alternative language as proposed by
Mayor Slavik. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) (There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations).
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approxi ately 7.33 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, C q Clerk