HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-28-2007 SpecialAdopted Minutes
Special Council Meeting
August 28, 2007
Mayor Slavik called a special meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:37 p.m.
in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on August 28, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Murdock, Black, Hewitt,
and Stein
ABSENT: Councilmember Bildsoe
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Public Works Director Cote, Park and
Recreation Director Blank, Administrative Services Director McGann, Budget Analyst
Vang, Police Chief Goldstein, Fire Chief Kline, Deputy Fire Chief Hurr, and Deputy City
Clerk Olson.
Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Program
City Manager Ahrens walked through the memo give to Council regarding City staff's
response to the firs budget study. The Council discussed the following:
D. The Council discussed adding a public safety extra to the Plymouth News.
Councilmember Black suggested putting in a regular column for public safety
rather an extra insert once a year. Without objection, the Council agreed to
leave this item in the budget.
E. Councilmember Black supported a 3% increase since no increase has been
made for a number of years. Councilmember Murdock inquired how the
fiinds were allocated and the agencies were chosen. City Manager Ahrens
explained that the City received proposals several years ago and interviewed
the agencies. Historically, the agencies identified in the budget generally
request the same amounts annually with exception to a few who always ask
for more funding support. With Councilmembers Hewitt, Black, Stein, and
Willis voting in favor and Councilmember Murdock and Mayor Slavik voting
against, a motion passed to approve a 3% increase.
F. The Council discussed feedback they received from the public on the Music in
Plymouth event. Without objection, the Council approved to leave the budget
at $30,000.
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Special Council Meeting of August 25, 2007
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H. Transit budget memberships were discussed and it was motioned by .
Councilmember Willis, seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to remove
both the Transportation Alliance and American Public Transit Association
memberships from the budget. With Councilmembers Willis, Murdock and
Mayor Slavik voting in favor and Councilmembers Hewitt, Black, and Stein
voting against, the motion did not carry.
Councilmember Hewitt felt it would reflect poorly on the City if membership
to the American Public Transit Association was eliminated so closely after the
35W bridge collapse. Councilmembers requested more information about the
American Public Transit Association.
It was motioned by Councilmember Stein, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to remove only the Transportation Alliance from the budget. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
J. Councilmember Willis stated that carryover vehicles need to be budgeted in
the appropriate department and would like more information on the true
maintenance costs.
N. Without objection, the Council agreed to delay this item to 2009.
P. Council agreed to leave the laptops for Coluzcil in 2009 budget.
Councilmember Murdock would like to obtain a blackberry.
Q. Mayor Slavik stated that she was still interested in [lie Veteran's Memorial
and would like to see the City support fundraising efforts. Councilmember
Willis recommended using caution if pursuing a joint effort.
T. Mayor Slavik asked about the difference in response times when there is a
duty crew. Deputy Chief Hurr replied that it is approximately a five minute
difference. Councilmember Willis was concerned about a lack of response
from volunteer paid on call firefights. He requested staff provide a report on
the response numbers from the paid on call firefighters. With all members
voting in favor except Councilmember Willis, a motion carried to increase
funds for additional duty crew.
The Council set the next budget meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Kimberly A/Ofson, Deputy City Clerk