HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01-25-2005Adopted Minutes,
Regular Council Meeting
January 25, 2005
Mayor Johnson called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on January 25, 2005.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Willis, Hewitt, Slavik, Bildsoe, and
Stein.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Fire Chief Kline, Community Development Director
Hurlburt, Finance Director Hahn, Park. and Recreation Director Blank, Police Chief Goldstein,
Recreation Supervisor Greupner, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council).
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of "Fire and Ice Festival" on February 5
Recreation Supervisor Greupner announced this year's Fire and Ice Festival to be held on
February 5 from 2:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at Parkers Lake Park.
4.02) Introduction of Mrs. Plymouth, Jane Broeckert
Jane Broeckert introduced herself as Mrs. Plymouth. She explained she would be representing
Plymouth in the Mrs. Minnesota Pageant on March 12-13 in St. Cloud. Mayor Johnson
congratulated Mrs. Broeckert on her accomplishment.
4.03) Update on Mayor's Housing Challenge
Mayor Johnson introduced Barb Wulf from Thrivent (West Hennepin County chapter) who
presented a donation in the amount of $1,600 to PRISM. Mayor Johnson thanked everyone for
his or her support.
Approval of Agenda
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Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
gpprove the a egnda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
gpprove the Consent Agenda, which included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 11.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending January 14, 2005 (Res2005-
013).
6.03) Resolution Approving 2005-2006 Public Tree and Stump Removal Contract (Res2005-
014).
6.04.1) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for Shops at Plymouth Creek, LLC
Res2005-015).
6.04.2) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids
for Vicksburg Lane/Trunk Highway 55 Intersection Improvements (4134 — Res2005-016).
6.04.3) Resolution Approving the Development Contract for "Shops at Plymouth Creek"
located southwest of Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane (2004112-F — Res2005-017).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Variance to allow Stoops and Steps constructed within the Front
Yard for Six Attached Dwelling Units located at 16231 to 16251 50th Avenue North in the
Fields of Nanterre, Third Addition" (2004149 — Res2005-018).
6.06) Resolution Approving Purchase Agreement for Land Acquisition on Pomerleau Lake
Res2005-019).
6.07) Resolution Awarding the Bid for Police Firing Range Improvements (Res2005-020).
6.08) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 7 and Final for Old Rockford
Road/Highway 55 Area Utility Improvements Project (1033 - Res2005-021).
6.09) Resolution Rescheduling the March 22 Council Meeting (Res2005-022).
6.10) Resolution Approving 2005 Tobacco License for Four Seasons Liquors V, LLC, d/b/a
Four Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane (Res2005-023).
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6.11) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for 2004 Mill and Overlay Project, Part 2
4115 — Res2005-024).
6.12) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Gramercy Park Northwest
Cooperative (20137 — Res2005-025).
6.13) Resolution Supporting the "Putting Family First" Community Group (Res2005-026).
City Manager Johnson noted that the Resolution for item No. 6.04.2 was amended to reflect the
correct bid letting date.
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Four Seasons Liquors V, LLC, d/b/a Four
Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane
City Clerk Paulson presented on the request of Four Seasons Liquors V, LLC, for an Off -Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License for Four Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being one presenting wishing to give testimony, Mayor Johnson declared the public
hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik and seconded by Councilmember_ Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Approving Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Four Seasons Liguors V, LLC,
d/b/a Four Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane (Res2005-027). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
7.2) Vacation of Certain Street and Drainage/Utility Easements within Spicer Addition
2004112)
Community Development Director Hurlburt reported on the request of CSM Corporation for
Vacation of street and drainage/utility easements within Lot 1, Block 1, of Spicer Addition. This
Vacation would correct the title of the property prior to the filing of the plat of "Shops at
Plymouth Creek."
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being one presenting wishing to give testimony, Mayor Johnson declared the public
hearing closed.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Certain Street and Drainage/Utility Easements within
Spicer Addition as described and recorded in Document No. 4683782 (Res2005-028). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Consider Legislative Priorities
The Council discussed the proposed list of legislative priorities for this year's legislative session.
After a considerable amount of discussion, the Council recommended that staff include language
in the Resolution regarding local control, and the current truth in taxation process as it relates to
the Governor's proposed "turbo tax" system.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by.Councilmember. Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting_ Legislative Priority Issues with the requested language amendments as
noted above (Res2005-029). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Councilmember Slavik commented that street utility is contained in the list, and she stressed that
the Council hasn't discussed this as an option. However, it would be an option to discuss in the
future, if it would be available.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports or Staff Recommendations).
Adiournment
Mayor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk