HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10-24-2006Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
October 24, 2006
Mayor Johnson called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:07 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on October 24, 2006.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councihnembers Bildsoe, Hewitt, Slavik, Willis, and
Black.
ABSENT: Councilmember Stein.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Captain Franz, City Attorney Knutson, Park and
Recreation Director Blank, Fire Chief Kline, Police Chief Goldstein, City Engineer Moberg,
Assistant City Engineer Beckwith, Fire Chief Kline, Financial Analyst Kohn, Planning Manager
Senness, Housing Manager Barnes, Administrative Services Manager McGann, and City Clerk
Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Anthony Rhines, 11845 18th Avenue North, applauded the Police Department's assistance on
August 31 with an incident involving his son.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) State Constitutional Amendment on the November General Election Ballot
Jim Erkel, from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, gave a short presentation on
the Constitutional Amendment that is on the November 7 General Election ballot.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Supporting the Proposed State Constitutional Amendment to dedicate 100% of the
Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Revenue to Highways and Transit (Res2006-414). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
4.2) Presentation of Proclamation Declaring October 23-27, 2006 as "Minnesota
Manufacturer's Week"
Mayor Johnson presented to Dee Schutte from Twin West Chamber of Commerce and Pete
Jacobson, from Daily Printing, a Proclamation Declaring October 23-27 as "Minnesota
Manufacturer's Week."
4.3) Proclamation Declaring November 1 as "Tonka CARES Eat. Talk. Connect.
Challenge"
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Mayor Johnson read a Proclamation declaring November 1st as "Tonka CARES Eat. Talk.
Connect. Challenge."
4.4) Announcement of Home Free's Trivia Challenge on November 1
Anne Kamiri from Home Free announced the Trivia Challenge on November 1 st at 6:30 p.m. at
the Plymouth Creek Center.
4.5) Announcement of November 7 General Election
City Clerk Engdahl announced the November 7 General Election.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Item No's. 6.05 and 6.06 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under 7.1 under
Hearings.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Proposed minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 10.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending October 13, 2006 (Res2006-
415).
6.03) Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat to allow a Replat of Property for
U.S. Home Corporation for "Taryn Hills 4`s Addition" located Southeast of County Road 47 and
Vicksburg Lane (2006076 — Res2006-416).
6.04) Resolution Approving an Interim Home Occupation License for Madalyn Alberts for
Property located at 2675 Larch Lane North (2006083 — Res2006-417).
6.05) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under item No. 7.1).
6.06) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under item No. 7.1).
6.07) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment to construct a Multi -Purpose Park
Building for the Plymouth -Wayzata Youth Baseball Association at Greenwood Playneld at the
Property located at 18005 Medina Road North (2006099 — Res2006-418).
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6.08) Resolution Amending and Restating Resolution No. 2006-317 adopted on August 22,
2006, Approving Preliminary and Final Plat for Two Single -Family Lots located at 4640 Holly
Lane North (2006050 — Res2006-419).
6.09) Resolution Approving State of Minnesota Agency Agreement between Department of
Transportation and City of Plymouth for Federal Participation in Right -of -Way Acquisition for
Fernbrook Lane/Highway 55, 27`h Avenue North to 34`h Avenue North (1013 — Res2006-430).
6.10) Acceptance of third quarter 2006 financial statements.
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Establishment of HRA's Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment) District 1-3 for
Plymouth Crossroads Station
Housing Manager Barnes reported on the proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
redevelopment district for Plymouth Crossroads Station. He noted the correspondence received
from the Wayzata School District and Hennepin County that have been made part of the
permanent record.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear to give testimony, Mayor Johnson declared the public
hearing closed.
Councilmember Willis noted that there would be substantial soil corrections which could have
the potential of creating extraordinary costs. He asked how those costs would be covered.
Public Works Director Cote replied the City needs to approve the construction agreements, and
any additional costs above the TIF would need to be borne by the developer.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Approving the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment) District
No. 103 and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and
for the City of Plymouth (Res2006-421). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.1.2 and 7.1.3) Final Plat for Plymouth Crossroads Station for Property located South of
Highway 55 and East of Cottonwood Lane and Wetland Replacement Plan Application for
Plymouth Crossroads Station (2005121-F)
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to adopt a
Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for "Plymouth Crossroads Station"
for Dove Capital I, LLC for 19.34 Acres of Land located South of Highway 55 and East of
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Cottonwood Lane (Res2006-422) and a Resolution Approving Wetland Replacement Plan
Application for Plymouth Crossroads Station (2005121 — Res2006-423). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.2) Assessments for 2006 Street Reconstruction Project (6101)
City Engineer Moberg reported on the proposed assessments for street reconstruction project No.
6101.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony
Annette Woodrow, 11515 53rd Avenue North, stated she serves as the treasurer for the Birch
Valley Recreation Association, and she hasn't received the proposed assessment for the little
park on 54`h. She explained they are trying to reclassify the property as unbuildable, which
would be exempt under the City's special assessment policy.
Public Works Director Cote stated whoever the current registered owner with the County of that
property received the assessment notice. He stated this property is proposed to be assessed.
Nate and Kelly Jahnagile, 5970 Hemlock Lane North, stated they purchased the property in
2003, and they were under the impression that there wouldn't be any improvements.
David Jensen, 4020 Saratoga Circle, presented a written appeal opposing his assessment. He
voiced his concerns regarding the landscaping (laying of the sod, gap with the sod, and existing
grass areas), and the top coat of asphalt as it overlaps the new curbing. He noted that there is
standing water at the northwest corner of Saratoga Circle and 40`11.
Linda Fistere, 10815 401h Avenue North, stated she didn't want to appeal her assessment, but her
main concern is about her lot which she would discuss with staff.
Rose Sparrow, 10715 40th Avenue North, presented a written appeal and stated that she lost 2.5
feet on each side of her driveway, She previously had a flare driveway, but now it's straight.
Therefore, she requested that her driveway be replaced. She agreed with Mr. Jensen's concern
on the landscaping issues.
There being no one else wishing to appear to give testimony, Mayor Johnson declared the public
hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adopt
a Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2006 Street Reconstruction Project for Assessments
Reconstruction Project for Assessments from $5,001 to $10,000 (Res2006-425). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.3) Assessments for 2006 Mill and Overlay Project (6106)
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Assistant City Engineer Beckwith reported on the proposed assessments.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear to give testimony, Mayor Johnson declared the public
hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to adopt
a Resolution Approving 2006 Mill and Overlay iect for Pineview Lane and Schmidt Lake
Road (6106 — Res2006-426). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.4) Off -Sale Liquor License of Wood and Associates d/b/a Vicksburg Liquor, 1115
Vicksburg Lane
City Clerk Engdahl reported on the Off -Sale Liquor License application of Wood and Associates
d/b/a Vicksburg Liquor, 115 Vicksburg Lane.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear to give testimony, Mayor Johnson declared the public
hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adopt
a Resolution Approving Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Wood and Associates d/b/a
Vicksburg Liquors, 1115 Vicksburg (Res2006-427). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
General Business
There were no General Business items.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Set Future Study Sessions
The Council requested that the canvassing of the November 7 General Election results are placed
on the November 14 Council Meeting agenda.
City Manager Ahrens mentioned that the Plymouth Civic League has a proposal that they would
like to discuss with the Council. The Council indicated that this could be included as part of the
budget process and prior to the final levy approval.
City Manager Ahrens reported that the Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking input
from the Council on the visual quality management of I-494 and Highway 169 as they are
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preparing to begin the design build work. With such a short notice from MN/DOT in providing
input, the Council felt uncomfortable in being very specific, but they directed staff to send
correspondence to MN/DOT requesting some type of sound walls.
Adjournment
Mayor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 p.m.
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andrbraa R. Engdahl, ''ty Clerk