HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-14-2007Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
August 14, 2007
Deputy Mayor Bildsoe 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 August 14, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Bildsoe, Cotmeilmembers Stein, Murdock, Hewitt,
Black, and Willis.
ABSENT: Mayor Slavik.
STAFF PRESENT: Deputy Police Chief Franz, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation
Director Blank, Fire Chief Kline, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development
Director Juetten, Administrative Services Director McGann, City Engineer Moberg, and City
Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Watering Ban
Public Works Director Cote reported on the watering ban that was declared on August 10 and
will be in effect until September 30.
4.02) Storm Damage in the City
Public Works Director Cote provided an update on cleanup efforts due to a few recent storms.
4.03) Collapse of 35W Bridge
Deputy Mayor Bildsoe thanked members of the Police and Fire Departments for their assistance
at the recent collapse of the 35W bridge.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve theagenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from the Regular and Special Meetings of July 24.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending August 4, 2007 (Res2007-
329).
6.03) Resolution Approving a One -Year Extension of the Variance Approvals for Damien and
Kristen Wolf for Property located at 10610 South Shore Drive (2005046 - Res2007-330).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow installations of a 75 -foot
Monopole with Telecommunication Antennas and Related Equipment for T -Mobile Central,
LLC at 105 Forestview Lane (2007049 - Res2007-331).
6.05) Ordinance Amending the Text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, Entitled the
Plymouth Zoning Ordinance (2007057 — Ord2007-21) and a Resolution Approving Findings of
Fact for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Clarify the Regulations Regarding Day Care
Facilities (2007057 — Res2007-332).
6.06) Resolution Approving Amendment to 2007 Information Technology Budget
Res2007-333).
6.07) Resolution Approving a Variance to allow 53.6 Impervious Surface Coverage where the
25 percent is allowed for the construction of an approximately 192 square foot room addition for
property located at 15605 40th Avenue North (2007061— Res2007-334).
6.08) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids
Wikman Erosion Project City Project No. 6113 (Res2007-335).
6.09) Resolution Requesting for Payment No. 3 and Final 2006 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
City Project No. 6121 (Res2007-3 3 6).
6.10) Resolution Requesting for Payment No. 2 and Final 2007 Sunset Trail Retaining Wall
Project City Project No. 7103 (Res2007-337).
6.11) Resolution Awarding Contract 2007 Mill and Overlay Vicksburg Lane City Project No.
7104 (Res2007-338).
6.12) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.2)
6.13.1) Resolution Approving Final Release of Financial Guarantee for Timber Creek Crossing
2001114 — Res2007-339).
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6.13.2) Resolution Approving Final Release of Financial Guarantee for Timber Creek Crossing
2°d Addition 2004101 (Res2007-340)
6.14) Resolution Approving an Exemption and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Wetland
Conservation Act Certificate of Exemption Form for PID 31-118-22-44-0049 and PID 31-118-
22-44-0048 (Res2007-341).
6.15) Resolution Approving Stipulation of Settlement and Order for Parcel No. 19 (PIN 22-
118-22-33-0003) Fernbrook Lane Improvements (1013 - Res2007-342).
6.16) Resolution Approving Wetland Replacement Plan Application for Bassett Creek Office
Centre (2006111) NW 1/4 Section 36 T118 R22 (Res2007-343).
6.17) Ordinance Amending Chapter IX of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Building
Construction Regulations (Ord2007-22).
6.18) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.3).
6.19) Resolution Authorizing Payment of Dues to the Twin West Chamber of Commerce
Res2007-344).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public HearinLys
There were no public hearings scheduled.
General Business
8.1) Joint Project Agreement relating to Erosion Repair Project at County Road 61 and
County Road 9
Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed agreement with the Three Rivers Park
District for the erosion repair project at County Road 61 and County Road 9.
Councihnember Black suggested that when the Council reviews the surface water management
plan in the future, that rain gardens would be considered for the strip mall that's in close
proximity to this area.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Joint Project Agreement and Order Plans and Specifications for County
Road 9/61 Erosion Repair Project (4135 - Res2007-345). With all members voting in favor, the
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motion carried.
8.2) Reimbursement for Construction of Public Improvements in Taryn Hills (2005045)
Councilmember Willis voiced his concern on the reimbursement to the developer for the trunk
sanitary sewer, trunk watermain, and roadway improvements as the cost is substantially greater
than was contemplated when the development agreement was approved. He stated it's very
difficult for the City to program these types of increases.
City Engineer Moberg commented there were a number of factors that contributed to the increase
in cost, such as the extra pipe that was installed in order to save trees, and the substantial increase
in the cost of piping materials.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Reimbursing Developer for Construction of Public Improvements in Tann Hills
2005045 - Res2007-). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Approval of Park Improvement Projects for 2007
Councilmember Willis suggested that the funding for the proposed park improvements be
20,000 from the Department of Natural Resources grant, $20,000 from park dedication, and
25,000 from park replacement fund.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to
adopt a Resolution Approving Park Improvement Projects for 2007, with an amendment that the
funding would be $20,000 from the Department of Natural Resources grant, $20,000 from park
dedication, and $25,000 from park replacement fund (Res2007-347). With all members voting
in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adjournment
Deputy Mayor Bildsoe adjourned the meeting a approximately 7:27 p.m. N
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1Sandra R. Engdahl,cOity Clerk