HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-10-2007Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
July 10, 2007
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City. Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on July 10, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Bildsoe, Black, Murdock,
and Willis.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Police Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Park
and Recreation Director Blank, Deputy Fire Chief Hurr, Public Works Director Cote,
Community Development Director Juetten, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Oath of Office to Police Officer Bill Dane
City Clerk Engdahl administered the oath of office to Police Officer Bill Dane.
Due to the extreme dry conditions, City Manager Ahrens announced the normal watering.
restrictions.
Councilmember Bildsoe thanked everyone for their involvement with this year's successful
Music in Plymouth.
Approval of Azenda
Councilmember Black added an announcement a Telecommunications Policy Task Force
League of Minnesota Cities) as item No. 9.1 under Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
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the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Meetings of June 26.
6.02) Authorize solicitation of proposals for financial records software systems.
6.03) Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Contract for Gonyea Homes, Inc. for
Spring Arbor" for Property located East of Dunkirk Lane at 32nd Avenue (2007002-F -
Res2007-301).
6.04) Resolution Revising Condition No. 5 of Resolution 2001-256 and Approving a PUD
Amendment for Rhonda and William Garvis to allow the Construction of an Additional Eight
Feet from the Side Property Line for Property located at 15710 51St Avenue North (2007050 —
Res2007-302), Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Amend Section 21655.28
for the Seven Greens PUD (2007050 — Res2007-16), and a Resolution Approving Findings of
Fact for Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text for the Seven Greens PUD (2007050 — Res2007-
303).
6.05) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 4 and Final for 47th Avenue West of
Underwood Lane Improvements Project (4141 — Res2007-304).
6.06) Resolution Approving Release of Financial Guarantees for Cascades (2002058 —
Res2007-307), Resolution Approving Final Release of Financial Guarantee for Pike Lake Woods
3rd Addition (98170 — Res2007-305), and a Resolution Accepting Streets and Utilities for
Continual Maintenance Jordans Ridge (2002004 — Res2007-306).
6.07) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Contract Agreement
with Hennepin County for Access to the Minnesota Court Information System (Res2007-308).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled.
General Business
8.1) Excel Energy Franchise Agreement
City Attorney Knutson reported on the revised proposed franchise agreement with Xcel Energy..
He explained consideration of this item had been tabled at the June 12 meeting in order to
address Council's concerns related to the term of the franchise and ability to impose a franchise
fee in the future. He stated the term of the franchise wouldn't be less than 20 years, and
regarding the franchise fee, the City could negotiate a fee with Xcel in the future for a specific
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project.
Some of the Councilmembers expressed their concerns relating to the commitment of a 20 year
period rather than a shorter period, such as 10 years, and that Xcel Energy would need to agree to
a franchise fee in the future.
Scott Johnson, from Excel Energy, stated the proposed agreement is a standard 20 year
agreement.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to reject
the franchise agreement. The motion failed with Stein, Black, and Bildsoe voting yes, and
Murdock, Willis, Hewitt, and Slavik voting no.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
an Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota
Corporation, d/b/a Excel Energy its Successors and Assigns, to Construct, Operate, Repair and
Maintain an Electric Distribution System and Transmission Lines in the City of Plymouth,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, including Necessary Poles, Lines, Fixtures and Appurtenances, for
the Furnishing of Electric Energy to the City, its Inhabitants, and Others, and to use the Public
Ways and Public Grounds of the City for Such Purposes (Ord2007-17), and a Resolution
Approving Ordinance No. 2007-17, an Ordinance Relatingtoa Franchise Agreement between
the City of Plymouth and Excel Energy (Res2007-309). With all members voting in favor but
Black and Bildsoe, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Councilmember Black reported that the League of Minnesota Cities is accepting
nominations from elected and appointed city officials for appointment to the newly. formed
Telecommunications Policy Task Force. This task force would recommend policies on
competitive cable/video franchising and broadband deployment.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approx' ately 7:40 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, CWy Clerk