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Regular Council Meeting
June 26, 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 June 26, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Bildsoe, Murdock, and
Willis.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Police Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Park
and Recreation Director Blank, Fire Chief Kline, Public Works Director Cote, Community
Development Director Juetten, Senior Planner Drill, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Mayor Slavik acknowledged the recent loss of nine firefighters in Charleston, South Carolina,
and she thanked the members of the City of Plymouth's Fire Department for their hard work and
dedication.
Mayor Slavik announced Music in Plymouth on July 5 at the Hilde Performance Center, and the
5K Run/Walk on June 30.
4.01) Recognition to retired Firefighter Brian Fasching
The Council recognized recent retiree Firefighter Brian Fasching for his 20 years of service to
the City.
4.02) Receive Donation from the Wayzata Hockey Association for the Addition of Two
Showers in the Locker Rooms at Plymouth Ice Center
Greg Gibson presented a $.10,000 donation from the Wayzata Hockey Association for the
addition of two showers in the locker rooms at Plymouth Ice Center.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a
Resolution Accepting Donation (Res2007-272). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from the Special_ and Regular Meetings of June 12.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending June 16, 2007 (Res2007-
273).
6.03) Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Contract with the State of Minnesota for the Fire
Department to Provide Response Services in the Event of Radiological Incidents at the
Monticello and Prairie Island Nuclear Facilities for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 (Res2007-274).
6.04) Resolution Approving Consent of Assignment of Contract No. A070903 for the Use of
Election Equipment (Res2007-275).
6.05) Ordinance Amending the Parkers Lake PUD by Adding Section 21655.42 to Chapter 21
of the City Code (2007037 — Ord2007-14), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text for the Parkers lake PUD (2007037 — Res2007-276), and
a Resolution Approving a PUD General Plan Amendment for Pope Associates, Inc. on behalf of
Productivity, Inc. for Property located Northwest of Niagara Lane and 25th Avenue (2007037 -
Res2007-277).
6.06) Resolution Approving Release of Financial Guarantees for Killians Gate Addition
2002027 — Res2007-278).
6.07) Resolution Approving a Variance to allow a Nin -Foot Side Yard Setback where 15 feet is
required for the Construction of a Garage Addition for Property located at 4810 Trenton Lane
North (2007046 — Res2007-279).
6.08) Resolution Approving Neighborhood Park Master Plan for the Seven Greens
Development (Res2007-280).
6.09) Resolution Approving Tobacco License for Jerry's Service, Inc, d/b/a Plymouth VIP
Carwash and Auto Service, 9950 County Road 9 (Res2007-281).
6.10) Resolution Approving the Amended Labor Agreement between the City of Plymouth and
Plymouth Sergeants Represented by Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) for Calendar
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Years 2006-2007 (Res2007-282).
6.11) Resolution Amending the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with SRF
Consulting Group for Fernbrook Lane Improvements form 27th Avenue to 34th Avenue (10 13 —
Res2007-283).
6.12) Resolution Awarding Bid for Fernbrook Lane Street Improvements (1013 — Res2007-
284).
6.13) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
2007 Mill and Overlay Project (7104 — Res2007-285).
6.14) Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District Mooney Lake Emergency Outlet Infrastructure Project (7111 — Res2007-286).
6.15) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 1 and Final for 2007 Crack Repair
Program (7118E — Res2007-287).
6.16) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Vladimir and Andrea Kelman to
allow an Attached Garage Containing Over 1,000 square feet for Property located at 1010
Garland Lane North (2007040 — Res2007-288).
6.17) Resolution Approving Reappointments to Youth Advisory Council (Res2007-289).
6.18) Resolution Approving Acquisition of Open Space on the East Side of Zachary Lane,
South of LaCompte Park (Res2007-290).
6.19) Resolution Approving Trail Improvement Projects for the Year 2007 (Res2007-291).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements as Dedicated in Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, of
Epiphany Second Addition (2006072)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing
closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements as Dedicated in Lots 1
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and 2, Block 1, Epiphany Second Addition (2006072 — Res2007-292). With all members voting
in favor, the motion carried.
7.2) Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements within Lot 1, Block 1, Parkers Lake
Corporate Center 2nd Addition and Lot 1, Block 1, Parkers Lake Corporate Center 6th
Addition (2007029)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing
closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot 1, Block 1,
Parkers Lake Corporate Center 2 Addition and Lot 1, Block 1, Parkers Lake Corporate Center
6th Addition (2007029 — Res2007-293). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.3) Vacation of County Road 6 Right -of -Way as Dedicated in Registered Land Survey
1676 (2006121)
Public Works Director Cote reported. on the proposed vacation.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing
closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of County Road 6 Right -of -Way as Dedicated in Registered
Land Survey 1676 (2006121 — Res2007-294). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
7.4) Vacation of Old County Road 47 Alignment Embraced within Outlot M, Taryn Hills
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing
closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Old County Road 47 Alignment Embraced within
Outlot M, Taryn Hills (Res2007-295). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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General Business
8.1) Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the City's Transportation Plan to remove a
Planned Minor Collector Roadway from the Plan and Approve a Preliminary Plat and
Planned Unit Development Amendment for an Office Building on Property located North
of Highway 55, East of South Shore Drive, and West of Revere Lane (Finn Daniels
Architects — 2006111)
Senior Planner Drill illustrated the previous proposal for the development of this site which was
reviewed by the Council on February 27, 2007. He stated the applicant is requesting that the
planned public street running through the site via the westerly extension of existing
6th Avenue
be removed from the City's Comprehensive Plan. Instead, there would be cul-de-sacs to the site
from the Highway 55 frontage road and to the immediate west of 6th/8t" Avenues. In addition,
the developer has deleted the proposed apartment building on the north portion of the property
for wetland mitigation purposes (a conservation easement would be granted on this area to make
sure that it remains as open space), and the two-story parking ramp has been removed and
replaced with surface and underground parking. He stated the developer would share in the cost
of installing a westbound turn lane at the intersection of South Shore Drive and the closing of the
exit ramp to the Highway 55 north frontage road. The size of the building would still be five
stories high but with a smaller footprint. He noted that the developer would be providing
berming/screening to the adjacent neighborhood with the planting of 183 trees (only 50 are
required). No portion of the Gaylord Avenue right-of-way would be vacated at this time in order
to provide potential future access for redevelopment of the properties to the west.
Carla Stueve, from SRF Consulting Group, discussed in detail the traffic study that was
conducted for this development. Public Works Director Cote noted that the left hand turn on
South Shore Drive isn't in the City's Capital Improvement Program for the next five years.
Karrie Petersen, 9701 34th Avenue North, requested that the proposed cul-de-sac on the east side
of the property be removed and have an access going north through the property to 10th Avenue.
She explained with their driveways fronting on 8th
Avenue, they are concerned about the
majority of the people exiting this development and using 6th Avenue to access Revere Lane.
She voiced her concern regarding the on-going maintenance of 6th Avenue which essentially
would serve as a private driveway to this development.
Aaron Crohn, 10205 27th Avenue North, stated this development would increase the traffic
volumes on Highway 55 which is already over congested. He also commented on the size of the
building which has increased.
John Allen, applicant, stated approximately 10 years ago, a 121-townhome development was
approved for this site which is less than what is currently being proposed, and he dedicated the
land for this roadway. He stated they would be paying property taxes, and it's not unreasonable
for some limited services for 6th Avenue. He stated they allowed the townhome development to
proceed years ago. However, they could've kept the land and the zoning and constructed three
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office buildings rather than townhomes and senior site. He has eliminated the parking structure,
and they have added the berm which the residents requested. In addition, he also assisted with
the cost of the traffic consultant who has confirmed that this plan would work. He stated the
need for the cul-de-sac on the east side of the property.
Amie Crohn, 10522 81h Avenue, noted the proposed traffic volumes on 6"' and 8th Avenues and
South Shore Drive didn't really change much after the apartment building was removed. She
stated 80% of the traffic would be exiting via the cul-de-sac on the east; therefore, she supports a
10th Avenue access.
Scott Wiestling, applicant's architect, stated as they went through the process with staff, they
discussed a number of alternatives on how to access the site. He stated it's not an economically
feasible alternative to make a connection to l Oth Avenue and eliminate the 6th Avenue connection
for this type of project for marketability. They reviewed extending a northern access through
Gaylord Avenue, but there are adjacent trailer homes extending in the right-of-way as well as a
number of trees. If the Council requests an access to l Oth Avenue, then the requirement for the
left turn to South Shore Drive would need to be eliminated.
A brief discussion was held regarding "deadending" 8th and 6th Avenues, and questions involving
who would pay for that, emergency vehicle access, and enforcement issues.
Joe Benz, 834 Trenton Lane North, stated 80% of the traffic would be exiting east out of the
development. Therefore, there needs to be a northerly connection for 10th Avenue, which then
heads east to Highway 169. He questioned the Council regarding the maintenance costs of the
extension of 6th Avenue, and if it would be economically feasible to delete 6th Avenue.
The Council discussed the suggestion for a private road through the development to 10th Avenue,
and if that would occur, the requirement for the left turn lane at South Shore Drive should be
deleted.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt
a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Finn Daniels Architects to
remove a Planned Minor Collector Roadway from the Transportation Plan (2006111 — Res2007-
296). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Amend the Village at Bassett Creek
PUD (2006111 — Ord2007-15), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Amending the
Zoning Ordinance Text for the Village at Bassett Creek PUD, located Northwest of Highway 55
and Revere Lane (2006111 — Res2007-297), Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Finn
Daniels Architects for Property located North of Highway 55, East of South Shore Drive and
West of Revere Lane (2006111 — Res2007-298) and a Resolution Approving a PUD General
Plan Amendment for Finn Daniels Architects for Property located North of Highway 55 East of
South Shore Drive, and West of Revere Lane (2006111 — Res2007-299) with the addition of a
private road north to 10th Avenue, and removing condition No. l Oc which required the turn lane
on South Shore Drive.
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Discussion was held regarding if there would only be one access to the 6th Avenue and 8th
Avenue neighborhoods, emergency access to those developments, and the concerns from
residents regarding the size of the building and traffic through their neighborhoods.
The Council voted on the amendment to the main motion and it failed with Murdock, Willis,
Bildsoe, and Slavik voting no, and Hewitt and Stein voting yes.
The Council voted on the main motion and with all members voting in favor but Stein, the
motion carried.
8.2) Site Plan, Conditional Use Permits, and Variances for an Office Building for Public
Storage for Properties located at 13011 Highway 55 and 2320 Xenium Lane North
Greenberg Farrow — 2007039)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the requested approvals for the removal
of an existing single-family home fronting Highway 55 and replaced with an office building.
This property and the Xenium Lane property would function together as one property. Access to
the office building would include a right -in, right -out off Highway 55. The storage area would
be separated from the office area by a security gate. After entering the storage areas, the
customers would exit the storage facility using the existing Xenium Lane access. He stated
currently as the property stands, the Minnesota Department of Transportation can't limit the
access to Highway 55. If the properties are combined, there is the opportunity to limit the access
to Highway 55 by utilizing Xenium Lane.
Michael Lawson, applicant, stated how the business functions, and the small number of vehicles
that would be exiting the property via Highway 55.
Councilmembers Willis and Bildsoe voiced their concerns regarding additional public accesses
to Highway 55.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to adopt
a Resolution Approving a Site Plan Conditional Use Permits and Variances to allow
Construction of a 1,477 Square Foot Office Building and Related Improvements at 13011 State
Highway 55 and 2320 Xenium Lane (2007039 — Res2007-300). With all members voting in
favor but Willis and Bildsoe, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
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Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approxi ately 9:30 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, Coy Clerk