HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07-24-2007Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
July 24, 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 July 24, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Stein, Bildsoe, Black, and Willis.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Hewitt and Murdock.
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, Environmental Education Coordinator Vigoren, Planning
Manager Senness, Planning Manager Darling, Building Official Ryan, Housing Manager Barnes,
and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Presentation of 2007 Environmental Champion Awards
Community Education Coordinator Vigoren and Environmental Quality Committee Chair
Osborn announced this year's 2007 Environmental Champion Awards.
4.02) Presentation of Livable Communities Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant
Award
Roger Scherer, Metropolitan Council Member, District I, presented the grant award to the
Council.
4.03) Recognition regarding Fire at Plymouth Oaks Apartments on July 12
Fire Chief Kline provided a brief overview on the structural fire at Plymouth Oaks Apartments
on July 12.
4.04) Announcement of "National Night Out" on August 7
Police Chief Goldstein announced National Night Out activities on August 7.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
approve thea enda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Meetings of July 10.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending July 14, 2007 (Res2007-
310).
6.03) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment for Opus Northwest LLC, for AGA
Medical Corporation located at 5050 Nathan Lane (2007047 - Res2007-311).
6.04) Ordinance Amending Chapter IV of the Plymouth City Code concerning Building
Construction Regulations (Ord2007-18).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for an
Accessory Clubhouse Building for Park Place Apartments located at 14300 34th Avenue North
2007045 — Res2007-312).
6.06) Approval of 2006 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report and authorize submission to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development as recommended by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
6.07) Resolution Terminating Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement or Hickory Hills
Villas (94091— Res2007-313).
6.08.1) Resolution Approving Release of Financial Guarantee for Nanterre Addition (94093 —
Res2007-314).
6.08.2) Resolution Accepting Streets and Utilities for Plymouth Office Plaza (2004051 —
Res2007-315).
6.08.3) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Taryn Hills (2005045 —
Res2007-316).
6.09) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for Zachary Park Playfield Improvements
Res2067-317).
6.10) Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and the Police Chief to conduct the 2007 Deer
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Management Program (Res2007-318).
6.11) Resolution Amending Various Policies (Res2007-319), Resolution Repealing Policy
Relating to Enforcement of Weed Ordinance (Res2007-320), and an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 8 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Assessable Current Services (Ord2007-19).
6.12) Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Park Facilities
Fees (Ord2007-20) and a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2007-20
relating to Rental Fees for Park Facilities (Res2007-321).
6.13) Resolution Authorizing the Plymouth Police Department to enter into a Grant Agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security Emergency Management
Division for Citizen Emergency Response Team (Res2007-322).
6.14) Resolution Approving a Change in Grade and Salary Range for Finance Manager
Res2007-323).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements within Bass Lake Plaza
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation..
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public
hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Certain Drainage and Utility Easements Dedicated in
Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot C, Bass Lake Plaza 1 iy_ng within Lot 1, Block 1, Bass Lake Plaza 3rd
Addition (Res2007-324). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Declare Finding "No Need" for an Environmental Impact Statement for Trillium
Woods (southeast corner of Juneau Lane and County Road 47 — LCS Development)
Senior Planner Darling reported on the recommendation for "no need" for an Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) based upon review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for
Trillium Woods."
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Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Declaring Finding "No Need" for an Environmental Impact Statement based upon
Review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet dated May 25, 2007 for the Proposed
Trillium Woods Development by LCS Development, LLC (2007044 — Res2007-325). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Receive City Center Market Analysis, Remove Interim Ordinance related to Library
Property, and Provide Direction on City Center Area
Community Development Director Juetten provided the background on the market analysis that
was recently completed for the City Center area. As requested, the Council provided direction
and/or comments regarding the following areas:
1. "Should a roadway between 36th Avenue and 37th Avenue be designed/planned and placed in. .
the 2008-2012 Capital Improvements Program (if a roadway between 36th Avenue and 37th
Avenue is not desired, staff would recommend that the current interim ordinance be amended:to
remove the Hennepin County Library site)? "
The consensus of the Council was that they didn't support a roadway in this location. A
suggestion was made to incorporate rain gardens in the library project and a possibly a cul=de-sac .
that would go south and stop before the library.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to repeal
the Interim Ordinance for the library project (Ord2007 26). With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
2. "Should the City work with the library designers and the Cub site designers to create a
template' for future pedestrian and aesthetic improvements or should the City prepare a plan?"
Comments from the Council included the need to continue the trail on the south side of Rockford
Road, the need for mixed uses to create excitement in the City Center area, and the need to use..
the current plan for the City Center area, which should be reviewed by Hennepin County Library
and Cub Foods.
3. "Should staffprepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would allow for a greater
mix of uses by allowing retail in the office areas by right rather than Conditional Use Permit?"
The Council was in agreement with this suggestion and requested staff to provide a report to the
Council on mixed uses.
4. "Should staffprepare a Capital Improvement Plan for City Center and include it in the 2008-
2012 CIP for the short and long term public improvement of City Center? "
The Council was in agreement with this suggestion. Suggestions were made regarding the use of
colorful baskets of flowers/plantings in the area, developing concepts to soften the area, breaking
up the Cub Foods parking lot with possibly angled parking, plantings, and medians. In addition,
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perhaps the use of a roundabout could be considered for this area (similar to the one at Highway
55 and Nathan Lane).
5. "Should the City's Park and Recreation Department develop additional programming for
City Center as a way of bringing more people to City Center?"
Comments were made regarding a farmers market, bringing new events to the Hilde Performance
Center, and outdoor seating at the library.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.?) Appoi-tment to fill Vacancy on the Part: and Recreation Advisory Commission
Motion was made by ayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Appointing Aaron Vanderwall to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Res2007-326). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
9.2) Set Future Study Sessions
The Council scheduled a Study Session on September 11 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the City's non -
degradation plan and to receive an update from the City Manager.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at appro mately 8:43 p.m.
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j Sandra R. Engdah ity Clerk