HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-11-2007Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
September 11, 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 September 11, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Stein, Murdock, Hewitt, Black, Bildsoe,
and Willis.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director
Blank, Fire Chief Kline, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten;
Captain Lindman, Administrative Services Director McGann, Planning Manager Senness,, 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) September 15 Annual Plymouth. Art Fair
Park and Recreation Director Blank announced the Plymouth Art Fair on September 15 at
Parkers Lake Park from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
approve theagenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No. 6.08 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.5.
Motion was made by. Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from the Regular and Special Meetings of August 28.
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6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending September 1, 2007
Res2007-370).
6.03) Resolution Authorizing Mayor and City Manager to sign Lease Agreement with
Plymouth Soccer Association (Res2007-371).
6.04) Resolution Authorizing Return of Tax Increment Revenue to Hennepin County for
Redistribution (Res2007-372).
6.05) Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds from the Proj ect Administration Fund to the
General Fund and the HRA Fund (Res2007-373).
6.06) Resolution Approving Acquisition Agreement for Parcel No. 13 (PIN 22-118-22-32-
0015) Fernbrook Lane Improvements (1013 — Res2007-374).
6.07) Resolution Receiving Engineering Proposals and Designating the Engineer for Plymouth
Creek Pond Project (3105 — Res2007-375).
6.08) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8:5).
6.09) Resolution Authorizing the City to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Secretary of
State for Handicap Accessibility Improvements to Two Polling Locations (Res2007,-376).
6.10) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 3 and Final for Well No's. 2 and 5
Maintenance Project (7109 — Res2007-377).
6.11) Resolution Approving 2007-2008 Membership Dues in the League of Minnesota Cities
Res2007-378).
6.12) Resolution Approving Termination of Water Quality Pond Maintenance Agreement for
Sunrise Marsh (2002012 — Res2007-379).
6.13) Resolution Approving Wetland Replacement. Plan Application for Waterford Business
Park (2007071 — Res2007-3 80).
6.14) Resolution Authorizing "No Parking" along Both Sides of County Road 73 from
Ridgemount Avenue to 250 feet North of lst Avenue (Res2007-381).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled.
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General Business
8.1) 2008 Proposed Budgets, .Tax Levies, and Truth in Taxation Hearing Dates
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Setting Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Dates for 2008 Budget and Property: Tax
Levy (Res2007-382), Resolution Authorizing the 2008 HRA Levy (Res2007-383), Resolution
Adopting Preliminary Budgets and Approving Conceptual 2009 Budgets (Res2007-384), and.a
Resolution Adopting Proposed Property Tax Levies for Tax Payable 2008 (Res2007-385). iWith
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Informal Review Comments on a Sketch for Potential Subdivision of "Outlot A,- ''
Heritage Woods Estates Second Addition" (northeast of Teakwood Lane and 57th Avenue —
LakeWest Development — 2007065)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the proposed sketch for Heritage Woods
Estates Second Addition. He stated the potential subdivision includes six single' -family lotson .
the three -acre parcel. Currently, this outlot is owned by the Heritage Woods Estates 2'
d Addition
Homeowners Association. They would sell the property to LakeWest Development Company:
Access to the parcel would be from a new public street that would be extended northeasterly:iiito .
the parcel from Teakwood Lane/57th Avenue. He noted that the three northerly homes would not
have sanitary sewer access for their lower levels, and the other three homes would be slab.homes
due to the grade of the sanitary sewer.
Karen Behm, 13230 57th Avenue North, spoke in favor of the development.
Carol Freeman Richardson, 13200 56th Avenue North, stated she supports this development,. as it.
would increase the values of their properties.
Steve Rogers, 13105 56th Avenue North, stated he supports the development. He noted that the
homeowners association approved the sale of the outlot. He stated the adjacent property owners
had the opportunity to purchase.the property.
Mike Propsom, 13310 56th Avenue North, board member of, the homeowners association, voiced
his support for the development as there are few that benefit from this outlot. In addition, he
doesn't believe that these six homes would increase the traffic that much.
Cindy Dawson, 13320 56th Avenue North, also a board member of the homeowners association,
stated 56 out of 61 property owners support this development.
Thomas Switzer, 13200 57th Avenue North, stated his property is one of two properties that
would be adjacent to this property and the road leading into the development. He stated he
constructed his home at this location due to the outlot, the view it offered, and the wildlife. His
deck and windows face this outlot, and if this development is approved, his view would no
longer exist. He stated he objects to dirt, noise, and air pollution from the construction traffic.
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He suggested that the Council rescind the zoning on this lot and restore it to private open space
under the former planned unit development. He stated perhaps this property could be part of
open space, walking, and biking trail.
Community Development Director Juetten commented that properties would be protected during
construction as there would be controls placed on construction traffic, and streets would be swept
and watered regularly to prevent dirt from being carried through the neighborhood.
Councilmembers expressed the following.concerns regarding this proposed development:
1. The increased maintenance costs for the manholes for the storm sewer pipe that would be
rerouted.
2. The three walkout homes that wouldn't have sanitary sewer to their lower levels. If those
properties utilized a pump, how would that impact the storm water holding pond.
3. Would the three homes constructed on slabs be in character with the neighborhood.
4. Those properties that are adjacent to the new street going into this development would have
their property severely impacted. It would decrease the privacy of those lots from a traffic
standpoint and decrease the use of their yard from their current use.
5. Perhaps there are other options for the homeowners association if they want to dissolve their
association, rather than affecting two property owners' properties by selling this outlot.
6. The number of homes on this outlot should be reduced from six to five.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, .to adopt a
Resolution Providing Informal Comments on a Sketch by Lakewest Development Company. for a
Six -Lot Subdivision of Outlot A, Heritage Woods Estates 2nd Addition located Northeast of 57th
Avenue and Teakwood Lane (2007065 - Res2007-386) with the incorporation of the minutes of
this meeting. With all members voting in favor but Willis, the motion carried.
Curt Fretham, developer, requested to address the Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to suspend
the rules. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Mr. Fretham attempted to discuss certain points of the development with the Council. The
Council requested that Mr. Fretham work with staff and address the comments listed above.
8.3) Land Acquisition for Northwest Greenway (70.8 acres located at 5605 Lawndale)
Park and Recreation Director Blank reported on the proposed purchase of 70.8 acres of property
for the Northwest Greenway. He stated the purchase of this property could require the sale of
bonds and a report on financing options would be presented to the Council at a future meeting.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Acquisition of Property for the Northwest Greenway(Res2007-387).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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8.4) Review of City Center Plan
Community Development Director Juetten gave an overview on the City Center design
guidelines, streetscape elements, and the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilmember. Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to direct
staff to forward the draft Comprehensive Plan updates and the Zoning Ordinance amendment to .
the Planning Commission meeting for review and public hearing (where required) and to prepare
a streetscape improvement plan for inclusion in the 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Program.
The Council discussed moving the City Center signage at Vicksburg Lane to Plymouth
Boulevard, which would serve as the main street in the area. In addition, Councilmember Hewitt
commented that the Lund property shouldn't be zoned as City Center. Councilmember Bildsoe
indicated his desire to keep the area west of Vicksburg Lane. as "City Center" and would even
like to see the Lowes area included as "City Center."
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor but Hewitt, the motion
carried.
8.5) Payment No. 21 for Vicksburg Lane Pumping Station Improvement Project (3108)
l Councilmember Hewitt reported that previously, a resident communicated to herthat the:storm
water pond wasn't working. Therefore, sheasked if it's currently functioning. City Engineer
Moberg stated he is unsure, but if that is still an outstanding issue, it would be resolved.:
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to table
this item to September 25. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approx. ately 8:50 p.m.
Sandra R: Engdahl, CiOj Clerk