HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-25-2006Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
April 25, 2006
Mayor Johnson called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April 25, 2006. Girl Scout
Troop 1221 led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councihnembers Bildsoe, Hewitt, Slavik, Willis, and
Black.
ABSENT: Councilmember Stein.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Deputy Fire Chief Hurr, Captain Franz, City
Attorney Knutson, Planning Manager Senness, Administrative Services Director McGann, Park
and Recreation Director Blank, Public Works Director Cote, and City Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
Tom Schroeder, 12420 Ravenwood Road, discussed his street assessment that was levied on his
taxes last year for his street reconstruction project that hasn't started yet. He stated he desires to
pay off the assessment, but not the interest. He stated he has discussed his concern with staff,
but they have indicated that there is nothing that could be done. Once the project starts, he stated
he would be willing to pay off his assessment without the one -year's worth of interest.
Mayor Johnson indicated to Mr. Schroeder that his concern would be referred to staff, and they
would contact him.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Proclamation Declaring April 23-29 as "Administrative Professionals Week"
Mayor Johnson presented a Proclamation to Georgann Bestler Wenisch President of the Twin
Cities Chapter West of the Administrative Professionals, declaring April 23-29 as
Administrative Professionals Week."
4.02) Accept Donation from Wayzata Youth Hockey Association
Greg Gibson, along with members of the Wayzata Youth Hockey Association, presented a check
to the City in the amount of $100,000 for the recently constructed thud sheet of ice at the
Plymouth Ice Center.
Approval of Agenda
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Mayor Johnson added setting future Study Sessions to the agenda as item No. 8.2 under General
Business.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the amended a egnda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11 and 2006 Board of Appeal and Equalization
Meeting of April 11.
6.02) Resolution Establishing Vinewood Lane, Medicine Ridge Road, 36th Avenue, Nathan
Lane, 51st Avenue, Kilmer Lane, 56th Avenue, Cheshire Lane, and 18th Avenue as Municipal
State Aid Streets (Res2006-167) and a Resolution Revoking part of 26th Avenue, part of East
Medicine Lake Boulevard and County Road 47 from the Municipal Street Aid System (Res2006-
168).
6.03) Resolution Approving Purchase of Logis Annual :Police Records Management System
Software Maintenance (Res2006-169).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment; Conditional Use Permit Amendment, and
Variances to Allow Site Improvements for Armstrong High School located at 10635 36th Avenue
North (2006002 — Res2006-170).
6.05) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
2006 Temporary Overlay Project (6109 — Res2006-171).
6.06) Resolution Approving Garbage Hauler License for TCW Disposal, Inc. (Res2006-172).
6.07) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Sign an Agreement with City of
Minnetonka or the Shared Use of a Global Positioning System Receiver Tower (Res2006-173).
6.08) Resolution Approving Request for Proposal Process for Plymouth Metrolink Transit
Services (Res2006-174).
6.09) Resolution Approving Bid for Greenwood Elementary School Parking Lot Expansion
Res2006-175).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
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Public Hearings
7.1) Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor Applications for Leann Chin, Inc. d/b/a Chin's Asia Fresh,
3235 Vicksburg Lane North, No. 358
City Clerk Paulson reported on the application of Leann Chin, Inc. d/b/a Asia Fresh, for Wine
and 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses at 3235 Vicksburg Lane North, No. 358.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Johnson
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adoptt
a Resolution Approving Wine and On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses for Leann Chin, Inc. d/b/a
Chin's Asia Fresh, 3235 Vicksburg Lane North, No. 358 (Res2006-176).
It was noted that the applicant had received the materials for the City's Best Practices Program
but declined to participate. Mayor Johnson requested staff to communicate to the applicant that
the Council strongly encourages them to participate in the program.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Lane Use Guide Plan from Industrial
to Commercial for the Northwest Corner of State Highway 55 and Northwest Boulevard
CSM Equities LLC — 2006011)
Planning Manager Senness reported on the request of CSM Corporation for a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and PUD sketch review for property located at the northwest corner of State
Highway 55 and County Road 61. She explained this site meets the location criteria for
commercial guiding. This site is a prominent location which serves as an entrance to the area,
and the proposed development would compliment the existing uses in the area. She stated a
traffic study was conducted on the key intersections (Highway 55/County Road 61— a signalized
intersection, County Road 61/Campus Drive — a signalized intersection, and Campus
Drive/Annapolis Circle — a side -street stop controlled intersection). She illustrated the proposed
sketch and the three buildings that would be located on the property.
Councilmember Slavik stated in the staff report, there was reference made to future
improvements to Highway 55; therefore, she asked if there would be adequate right-of-way
maintained on this site for improvements to Highway 55. Planning Manager Senness replied
staff contacted the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN/DOT), and they indicated they
didn't feel additional right of -way would be necessary. However, they would be providing
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formal comments when the site plan would be submitted.
Councilmember Slavik noted that the developer is considering ponding off site, and she stated if
that would be the case, she would like to see how the drainage would flow and the location of it
in relation to this site. She stated she would prefer to keep the pond on site. Planning Manager
Senness stated that this would also come forward in the site plan.
Councilmember Slavik noted that very few trees could be saved on this site. Planning Manager
Senness stated that a number of years ago this site was graded, and those trees weren't planted
intentionally. She stated in order to develop this site, the trees would need to be removed.
Councilmember Slavik noted in the staff report it's recommended that the signal time be changed
at the Northwest Boulevard/Highway 55 intersection. She asked since this is a current problem,
could this be corrected immediately. Public Works Director Cote replied that currently
MN/DOT is analyzing the entire Highway 55 corridor as well the intersections adjacent to
Highway 55. Therefore, staff could consult with MN/DOT after those studies are completed.
John Gelderman, of CSM Corporation, gave the history on how they became involved on this
purchase of this site. He illustrated sketches of the site and the elevations. He stated they have
tried to find ways to save the trees on the site, but it's really impossible. Regarding the retention
pond, they are reviewing relocating the pond on site or tapping into an existing pond further
north.
Councilmember Willis suggested that the building elevations that face Northwest Boulevard and
Highway 55 might need some more architectural treatment.
A discussion was held on constructing the trail with some plantings along it due to the trees that
have to be removed on the site.
Councilmember Slavik stated if the buildings are located so close to the road, it tends to dwarf
any kind of landscaping. She stated she would like to see something different than what is at the
Lowes development.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adopt
a Resolution Approving a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment for CSM Corporation for Property
located at the Northwest Corner of Highway 55 and County Road 61 (2006011— Res2006-177)
and a Resolution Providing Informal Comments on the Proposed PUD Sketch by CS
Corporation for a Commercial Development located at the Northwest Corner of Highway 55 and
County Road 61 (2006011 — Res2006-178).
Councilmember Hewitt noted the traffic problem associated with McDonald's, and she asked if
staff is in negotiations with them to correct this situation. Planning Manager Senness replied
staff is waiting to hear from West Health, as they have to agree to give McDonald's the land so
they could improve this situation. She stated staff has offered their assistance to facilitate that
discussion, as the City is very interested in addressing the problem.
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Since CSM Corporation is purchasing the property from West Heath, Councihnember Hewitt
encouraged Mr. Gelderman to try to assist with this matter. Mr. Gelderman stated that
McDonald's is considering a double drive-thru concept to assist in remedying the situation.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Set Future Study Sessions
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt to add
discussion of development proposal to the May 16 Special Meetingas enda. With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black to delete
the Special Meeting on June 6 and to schedule a Special Meeting on May 31 at 7.00 p.m. to
discuss the Comprehensive Plan update. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Report and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
There was no discussion on this item).
Deputy Fire Chief Hurr provided a brief update on today's fire in the Plymouth Creek area.
Adjournment
Mayor Johnson declared the meeting
adjournMAJAICAPI) 8:12 p.m
andra R. Paulson, City Clerk