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Special Council Meeting
June 13, 2006
Mayor Johnson called a Special Meeting to order in Medicine Lake Rooms A and B,
3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on June 13, 2006 at 5:43 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Slavik, Willis,
and Black.
ABSENT: Councilmember Bildsoe.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Community Development Director Hurlburt,
Park and Recreation Director Blank, Financial Analyst Kohn, Public Works Director
Cote, and City Clerk Paulson.
Greenhouse Gas Proiect
Public Works Director Cote discussed the greenhouse gas project that was authored by
Carleton College student, Karina Hill, and reviewed by the Environmental Quality
Committee (EQC). He noted that there are many noble causes and efforts with the
Resolution that was approved by the EQC, but it could potentially conflict with other
Council priorities, directives, or the EOC's work plan.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to
accept the report and take no action.
Some of the Councilmembers indicated that the City already does many of the initiatives
contained in the Resolution. Councilmember Black stated that could be the case, but she
felt there were ways to further commit to some of the initiatives.
A Substitute Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by
Councilmember Stein to support the resolution contained in the packet and place it on the
June 27 Council agenda for consideration.
The Council discussed the Resolution with staff and made a number of changes to the
wording of the Resolution, and the following motions were made and approved:
Motion made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Mayor Johnson to amend the
third "Whereas" of the Resolution to state "Whereas the global warming is inap rt the
effect of human activities and natural systems that affect the world's climate." With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Special Meeting of June 13, 2006
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As requested by Councilmember Willis and without objection, the words "ordinances,
policies" were added to the fourth "Whereas."
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
remove "Now, Therefore be it Resolved" paragraph and `Be it Further Resolved"
paragraph to state, `Be it resolved that because Plymouth firmly believes in
environmental quality as a necessity to providing a high quality of life to its citizens, the
City of Plymouth will endeavor to the extent practical to conserve energy and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in its governmental operations and buildings and encourage its
citizens to take steps to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy
conservation." With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
With all members voting in favor of the amended motion, the motion carried.
Set Future Studv Sessions
No future study sessions were scheduled).
Adiournment
Mayor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned t approximate 6:15 p.m.
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andra R. Paulson, City Clerk