HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11-27-2007Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
November 27, 2007
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:08 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on November 27, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Murdock, Black, Stein, Hewitt, Bildsoe,
and Willis.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein, Park
and Recreation Director Blank, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director
Juetten, Fire Chief Kline, Captain Plekkenpol, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Sesquicentennial Commission, "Catch the City Spirit Campaign'.'
Senator Rest encouraged the City to participate in the "Catch the City Spirit Campaign which is
part of this year's Minnesota's Sesquicentennial Celebration.
4.02) "Sleep Out 2007 — Hope and Homes for All"
Jill Kohler, Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners, spoke on this year's sleep out
campaign.
4.03) Announcement of Recruitment Efforts for Citizen Emergency Response Team
Captain Plekkenpol reported on the recruitment efforts for the Citizen Emergency Response
Team that will be formed in the spring of 20.08.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Slavik stated per request of applicant, item No. 8.1 under General Business, would be
removed from the agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the amended agenda. 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 Bildsoe, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes from the Special and Regular Meetings of November 13.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending November 17, 2007
Res2007-478).
6.03) Resolution Authorizing Mayor and City Manager to sign Contracts with Medina
Entertainment Group, Town and Country Caterers, and Mintahoe HospitalityGroup'(Res2007-
479).
6.04) Resolution Accepting Donations for City Special Events and Programs (Res2007-480).
6.05) Resolution Approving the Millennium Garden Phase II Master Plan (Res2007-481).
6.06) Resolution Approving Request of Payment No. 5 and Final for 2007 Street Sweeping:.
Project (7113E — Res2007-482).
6.07) Resolution Approving Release of Financial Guarantee for Pham Tree East 7th Addition
2001016 — Res2007-48.3) and a Resolution Accepting Streets for Continual Maintenance for
Taryn Hills (2005045 — Res2007-484).
6.08) Resolution Approving Wetland Replacement Plan Application for Banner Engineering
2007101 — Res2007-485).
6.09) Resolution Approving 2007-2008 Winter Snowplowing Program (Res2007-486).
6.10) Resolution Approving a Variance for a Second Freestanding Sign for AGA Medical for
Property located at 5050 Nathan Lane North (2007095 - Res2007-487).
6.11) Resolution Approving the Contract with New World Systems for the Purchase and
Installation of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and Utility Billing Software (Res2007-488)
6.12) Resolution Establishing 2008 Pay Schedule for Members of the Plymouth Fire
Department (Res2007-489).
6.13) Resolution Approving 2008 Monthly Contribution to Health and Dental Insurance,
Deferred Compensation and VEBA Trust Contributions for Non -Represented City Employees
Res2007-490).
6.14) Resolution Approving the 2008 Pay and Compensation Plan (Res2007-491).
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6.15) Approval of $3,000 expenditure to support the continuation of the metro -wide water
quality media campaign.
6.16) Resolution Adopting the Operation Night Cap Grant for DWI Enforcement (Res2007-
492).
6.17) Resolution Approving Interest Rate and Payback Period for 2007 Street Reconstruction
Project Assessments from $0-$5,000 (7101 - Res2007-493).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Second Alcohol Compliance Check Violation for Wandering Spirits, 3435.Highway
169
Police Chief Goldstein reported on the second alcohol -compliance check violation resulting from
two violations on June 23 and July 6 at Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169. He noted that a
1 false identification card was provided by the buyer on July 6,and according to Minnesota
Statutes 340A.503, Subd. 6(b);there is a defense for license holders who sell in good faith when
they rely on what they believe is an authorized identification card. Therefore, the two violations
are being treated as one violation. He noted that the license holder isn't a member ,of the Best
Practices Program.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
Police Chief Goldstein reported on the specific violations in which alcohol was sold to underage
individuals. He explained on June 23, the cleric didn't ask for identification on two sales that
day. The defendant pled guilty to a misdemeanor, paid prosecution costs of $500, and given a
stay of imposition. With the July 6 violation, the underage individual purchased alcohol on two
occasions that day by using fake identification. The underage buyer was charged, and the clerk
paid prosecution costs of $380.
Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
The Council held a considerable amount of discussion on these violations and the desire to
deviate from the penalty grid, which would be a $1,000 fine and seven day suspension for a
second violation.
Motion was by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to direct the
City Attorneyprepare Findings and Fact and Decision to support the penalty consisting of a
2,000 fine and a 10 day suspension for the December 11 Council Meeting.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Mayor Slavik, to amend the main
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motion to impose a 14 consecutive day suspension. With all members voting in favor of the
amendment, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the amended main motion and with all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Pre -Application Sketch Review for a Senior Retirement Community located north of
Highway 55 and east of County Road 101 (Erickson Retirement Communities LLC —
2007104)
This item was removed from the agenda per request of the applicant.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Set Future Study Sessions
1 The, Council scheduled the following Special Meetings:.:
1. Update with the City Manager on January 8 'at 6:00 p.m.
2. Discuss 2008 Goals and Priorities on January 29 at'6:00 p.m.
3. Discuss rental licensing ordinance and point of sale on Febniary 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approx' ately :03 p.m.
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Sandra R. Engdahl, y Clerk