HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02-13-2007 SpecialAdopted Minutes
Special Council Meeting.
February 13, 2007
Mayor Slavik called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:30
p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on February
13, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Hewitt, Bildsoe, Black,
Murdock, and Stein (arrived at 5:47 p.m.).
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Financial Analyst Kohn, Park and Recreation
Director Blank, City Engineer Moberg, Police Chief Goldstein, Community Development
Director Juetten, Public Works Director Cote, Administrative Services Director McGann,
and City Clerk Engdahl.
Discuss Draft 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial Analyst Kohn discussed with the Council a follow-up report from the January
16 Council Study Session.
A considerable amount of discussion was held relative to possible alternatives for special
assessment interest rate benchmarks. The suggestion was made that the City considers a
more fluctuating (lower) interest rate, and that this item be revisited in the future.
Public Works Director Cote discussed the estimated cost of all of the 2007 water
resources projects identified in the draft CIP, which exceed the approved water resources
budget for 2007 by approximately $250,000. He stated staff reviewed all of the proposed
projects and has identified areas where the cost of the work could be allocated so that the
total expenditures wouldn't exceed the 2007 budget. The Council approved staff's
recommendation as outlined in their report.
Community Development Director Juetten provided additional information and history
regarding the Conor Meadows and Wood Creek projects and stated that in 2011, the City
would be able to assess for some of the improvements due to how the structures were
constructed.
Public Works Director Cote and City Engineer Moberg discussed with the Council
potential assessments on major street projects (Fernbrook Lane, County Road 101,
County Road 24, and Vicksburg Lane). A majority of the Council requested that the City
consider assessments for commercial properties on the Fernbrook Lane project.
Regarding the other three projects that abut residential developments (roads that basically
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abut the rear of residential properties), the Council wasn't in agreement if those
properties should be assessed for those street improvements, even if those roads would be
the primary access to those developments.
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Financial Analyst Kohn discussed the building/facility projects in the CIP. He noted that
staff is in the process of beginning a comprehensive needs analysis of all City facilities in
order to determine future needs and to evaluate the funding sources for those
improvements. The suggestion was made to consider green roofs when doing the
analysis.
Financial Analyst Kohn discussed the proposed projects for the information technology
area. The Council requested that web streaming of Council meetings be kept in the CIP,
and staff would come back with proposals to the Council later this year.
A discussion was held on the proposed park projects. Financial.Analyst Kohn reported
on a proposal suggested by Councilmember Willis to fund the park projects entirely with
park dedication funds. Historically, the park projects have been funded by the capital
improvement, community improvement, and park dedication funds. This would allow
the City to be less independent on the capital improvement and community improvements
funds. The majority of the Council supported this proposal.
Mayor Slavik requested further information regarding the skate park and the trail crossing
at I-494 and Highway 55.
The Council scheduled a Study Session on February 27 at 6:00 p.m. to complete the
review of the draft CIP.
Mayor Slavik moved setting future study sessions to this evening's regular agenda.
Adi ournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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Sandra R. Engdahl, Ci y lerk