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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-08-2006Adopted Minutes Regular Council Meeting August 8, 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 August 8, 2006. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Hewitt, Slavik, and Willis. ABSENT: Councilmembers Stein and Black. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Police Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Public Works Director Cote, Fire Chief Kline, Administrative Services Manager McGann, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plvmouth Forum John Pohtilla, 12820 27th Place North, and Feryl Hughes, 12815 27th Place North, spoke of the Meridian Group Home located at 12720 27th Place North and a recent incident involving an escapee from that residence. Mr. Pohtilla stated on October 13, 2005, State Representative Johnson and Mayor Johnson met to discuss a similar incident and the licensing of this facility. Following that meeting, Representative Johnson sent correspondence to Hennepin County requesting revocation of their license. He indicated in his correspondence that there shouldn't be a facility which houses potentially violent teenagers in a residential neighborhood where there is clearly not enough security to ensure the safety of the residents in the neighborhood or the children in the home itself. He stated the neighborhood realizes that the Council's "hands are tied," but the State law needs to be changed on the licensing of these facilities. The neighborhood is concerned of potentially future incidents. Mayor Johnson stated that she has also sent correspondence requesting that their license be revoked. Staff has sent reports to the County on this home. She stressed that the City has no say in the licensing of group homes or where they can be located in the community. She agreed that the State law needs to be changed. She stated she isn't supporting local licensing of group homes, but there needs to be consideration when there are homes that come into the community where potentially there could be problems. City Manager Ahrens reported she contacted both the County and State licensing authorities, and she was informed by the County that there is an active investigation on this recent incident. She stated she had requested a meeting with those agencies and a couple of Councihnembers, but that request was denied due to there being an active investigation. She noted that the State and County licenses go "hand in hand." One license couldn't exist without the other. Ms. Hughes requested that residents be provided with contact names from each of the agencies so residents can send correspondence to them regarding their concerns. She noted that there is a fire hydrant in front of this group home, and people who park their vehicles in front of this Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of August 8, 2006 Page 2 of 4 hydrant, should receive a citation. Police Chief Goldstein stated issuing citations is at the discretion of the police officer. Pat Turgeon, Representative Johnson's assistant, stated that whenever there is a complaint with this home, the County needs to be notified, and it has to be in writing. She stated Representative Johnson will continue to work with the City, County, and State to review the criteria for licensing, who are the responsible parties, and review of the State law. She then provided names and contacts of people in the State and County levels to the residents that were in attendance. A resident asked if there are any future plans for on and off ramps to I-494 at Schmidt Lake Road. Mayor Johnson replied there are future plans for additional lanes, but no on or off ramps at Schmidt Lake Road. Presentations and Public Information Announcements 4.01) Recognition to Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director The Council presented a certificate of recognition to Anne Hurlburt, Community Development Director, who has resigned to accept a position with another local unit of government. They thanked her for her years' of service to the City. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt and seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adop the Consent Agenda that included the following items: 6.01) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 25. 6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending July 28, 2006 (Res2006- 303). 6.03) Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the Primary and General Elections Res2006- 304). Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of August 8, 2006 Page 3 of 4 6.04) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 4 for Plymouth Metrolink Station 73 Transit Facility (3125 — Res2006-305). 6.05) Resolution Approving Setback Variance Request for Ron's Mechanical Inc. for the Installation of a Condensing Unit located at 10300 10th Avenue North (2006041— Res2006-306). 6.06) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Wayzata Public Schools to allow an Electronic Reader Board Monument Sign at the Central Middle School for Property located at 305 Vicksburg Lane North (2006063 — Res2006-307). 6.07) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment for a 70 -foot by 250 -foot Wood Fuel Storage and Boiler Room Building for Property located at 18740 Medina Road (2006054 — Res2006-308). 6.08) Resolution Approving Agreement to Terminate Contract and Approve Payment No. 3 and Final for 2006-2007 Street Sweeping Contract (6124E — Res2006-309). 6.09) Resolution Receiving Proposals and Designating the Engineer for the Wood Creek Erosion Repair Project (6103 - Res2006-310). 6.10) Resolution Authorizing Public Works Staff to Proceed with Preliminary Engineering and Engineering Activities on Projects Programmed for 2007 in the 2006-2010 Capital Improvements Program and 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Program (Res2006-311). 6.11) Resolution Approving the Purchase of One Current Model Tandem Axle Truck Chassis and Related Hauling and Snow Plowing/Ice Control Equipment (Res2006-312). 6.12) Acceptance of Second Quarter 2006 Financial Statements Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda. Public Hearings There were no public hearings). General Business There were no General Business items). Report and Staff Recommendations There were no reports and staff recommendations). Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of August 8, 2006 Page 4 of 4 Adiournment Mayor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned t approximately 7:50 p.m. Sandra R. Engdahl, 'ity Cf erk