HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-13-2005Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
September 13, 2005
Mayor Johnson called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue North, on September 13,
2005.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Hewitt, Slavik, Bildsoe, Willis, and
Black.
ABSENT: Councilmember Stein.
STAFF D1T:ESENT. Fire u,F11a1cJe=1elLtelnPleklenpo, Ct111eXX ,L11y
Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Public Works Director Cote, Community
Development Director Hurlburt, Recreation Supervisor Greupner, Communications Manager
LaFave, and City Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present wishing to give testimony).
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of Plymouth on Parade and Autumn Art Fair on September 24
Recreation Supervisor Greupner reported on this year's Plymouth on Parade and Autumn Art
Fair scheduled for September 24.
4.02) Announcement of Savvy Award from City County Communications and Marketing
Association (3CMA) for 2005 Financial Extra
Communications Manager LaFave announced that the City received the Savvy Award from the
City County Communications and Marketing Association for the 2005 Financial Extra.
Councilmember Black announced that the City's fall cleanup day would be held on September
24 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at the Public Works Facility.
Mayor Johnson provided a brief updated on the City's participation with Hurricane Katrina's
relief efforts.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
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approve thea enda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Slavik removed item No. 6.14, and it was placed under General Business as
item No. 8.05.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to adop
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes of the Regular and Special Council Meetings of August 23.
6.02) Ordinance Granting to Centerpoint Energy Resources Corporation, d/b/a Centerpoint
Energy Minnesota Gas ("Centerpoint Energy"), its Successors and Assigns, a Nonexclusive
Franchise to Construct, Operate, Repair and Maintain Facilities and Equipment for the
Transportation, Distribution, Manufacture and Sale of Gas Energy for Public and Private Use
and to use Public Ways and Public Grounds of the City of Plymouth for such Purposes, and
Prescribing Certain Terms and Conditions Thereof (Ord2005-21) and a Resolution Approving
Ordinance No. 2005-21, an Ordinance relating to a Franchise Agreement between the City of
Plymouth and Centerpoint Energy (Res2005-336).
6.03) Ordinance Revising and Replacing Ordinance 2005-20 Amending Chapter 21 of the City
Code to classify Certain Land located at the Southwest Corner of Peony Lane and Old Rockford
Road (2005066 — Ord2005-22) and a. Resolution Revising and Replacing Resolution 2005-333
Approving Findings of Fact for the Rezoning of Properties located at the Southwest Corner of
Peony Lane and Old Rockford Road (2005066 — Res2005-337).
6.04) Resolution Approving an Extension of the Variance Approvals to allow Redevelopment
of a Lot for a Single -Family Dwelling at 2426 Hemlock Lane North (2003072 — Res2005-338).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Final Plat for "Hidden Meadows at Curtis Lake" for Property
located South of 47th Avenue North and Approximately 300 feet West of Northwest Boulevard
2004003F — Res2005-33.9).
6.06) Resolution Approving a PUD Amendment to allow Various Site Plan Inconsistencies
from the Original PUD Approval for Parkers Lake Apartments located at 15100 18th Avenue
North in the Parkers Lake PUD (2004019 — Res2005-340), Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of
the City Code to Amend the Parkers Lake PUD (MPUD 83-1) for the Parkers Lake Apartments
for Property located at 15100 18th Avenue North (2004019 — Ord2005-23), and a Resolution
Approving Findings of Fact for Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text for the Parkers Lake PUD
2004019 — Res2005-341). .
6.07) Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2001-106 and Approving the Adoption of a
Revised Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program
Res2005-342).
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6.08) Resolution Authorizing a Reallocation of CDBG Funds from the 2003 and 2004 Housing
Rehabilitation Programs into the 2004 First Time Homebuyer Program (Res2005-343).
6.09) Approval of 2004 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report and submittal to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
6.10) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment for a Bituminous Drive for Oakwood
Elementary School located at 17340 County Road 6 (2005064 — Res2005-344).
6.11) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code for a Lighting Zone Map Amendment
for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at the Property located at 5005 Northwest Boulevard
2005082 — Ord2005-24) and a Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for a Lighting Zone Map
Amendment for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at the Property located at 5005 Northwest
Boulevard (2005082 — Res2005-345).
6.12) Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for
a Parking Lot Expansion at the City Center Professional Building located at 15700 37th Avenue
North (2005083 — Res2005-346).
6.13) Resolution Approving Assignment of Ground Lease and Development Agreement
between the City of Plymouth and Lifetime Fitness (Res2005-347).
6.14) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.05).
6.15) Resolution Approving the Institution Community Work Crew Program (Res2005-348).
6.16) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 6 and Final for 2003 Lancaster Lane
Trail Project (3107 — Res2005-349).
6.17) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 6 and. Final Out Contractor for 2003
Lancaster Lane Forcemain Project (3114 — Res2005-350).
6.18) Resolution Awarding Bid for Boulder Ridge Pond Outlet Structure Project (4133 —
Res2005-3 51).
6.19) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
City Center Entrance Signs Project (5120 — Res2005-352).
At the request of Councilmember Black, Public Works Director Cote discussed the process after
the bid is awarded for item No. 6.18.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Public Hearings
7.1) 2005 Delinquent Water, Sewer, Recycling, Surface Water Fee, and Street Lighting
Service Charges
Finance Director Hahn reported on the proposed assessments.
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 Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adopt
a Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2005 Delinquent Water, Sewer Recycling Surface
Water Fee, and Street Lighting Service Charges (Res2005-353). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.05) Resolution Approving Greenwood School Park Project
Park and Recreation Director Blank reported on the quotes received for the parking lot expansion
at the Greenwood School/Park. The cost of the project would-be evenly split between the City
and the Wayzata School District. He stated the estimated total cost of the project would be
54,000, but the lowest quote that was presented was approximately $80,000. Staff contacted
representatives of the Wayzata School District, and they have agreed to continue to fund half the
project, or approximately $40,000. He stated staff is recommending delaying bidding the project
until the spring of 2006.
Councilmember Slavik noted the increased cost in fuel prices, and she questioned whether it
would be prudent for the City and School District to accept the low quote as this time rather than
bidding the project in the spring of 2006. Park and Recreation Director Blank replied bids could
be received yet this year, but delay the work until the spring of 2006.
Mayor Johnson commented that she discussed this project with School Board member Gary
Landis, and he indicated that it would be acceptable to the School Board to bid the project in the
spring.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to
solicit bids for this project.
Councilmember Willis asked if this project could be combined with another School District
project to receive a better price. Park and Recreation Director stated that could be a possibility,
but he is unaware of other School District projects:
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The Council voted on the motion and with Bildsoe, Black, and Slavik voting yes, and Hewitt,
Willis, and Johnson voting no, the motion failed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to bid the
project in March 2006 and consider combining this project with another City or School District
Project to receive a better price. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.1) Approval of 2006 Proposed Budgets, Tax Levies, and Truth in Taxation Hearing
Dates
Finance Director Hahn provided an overview of the proposed 2006 budgets, tax levies and Truth
in Taxation Hearing dates that have been discussed at Council Study Sessions held on August 23
and September 6.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
a Resolution Adopting Proposed 2006 Budgets (Res2005-355), Resolution Adopting Proposed
Property Tax Levies for Taxes Payable in 2006 (Res2005-356), and a Resolution Setting Truth in
Taxation Hearing Dates for 2006 Tax Lew (Res2005-357).
Councilmember Bildsoe suggested that staff review the budget to see if some areas could be cut
to increase the street reconstruction budget by $250,000.
Mayor Johnson stated that she would support this suggestion.
Councilmember Hewitt stated she appreciates the effort to allocate additional funds to the street
reconstruction budget as that is a priority for the Council, but she is concerned where those fiends
would come from. She stated this isn't a large sum of money so it wouldn't make much of an
impact. She commented that County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane, both of which are in her
ward, would need to be reconstructed in the future at an approximate cost of $17 million. She
also commented that at the August 23 Council Study Session on the proposed budget, she
suggested allocating additional funds to the public safety area, in terms of additional police
officers, and there was no Council support.
Councilmember Black stated that she hopes staff is always reviewing ways to trim the budget
and redirect funds to priority items.
Councilmember Bildsoe acknowledged that $250,000 isn't a lot of money, but there is a need for
additional street reconstruction efforts, and this would assist that. He added that public safety
also continues to be a priority item for the Council, and he doesn't feel allocating an additional
250,000 to the street reconstruction budget would change that.
Mayor Johnson stated that this discussion should continue on Councilmember Bildsoe's
suggestion between now and when the final tax levy is approved in December.
Councilmember Willis added that staff could examine allocating any surplus from the 2005
budget to the street reconstruction fund.
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There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Layout for Reconstruction of County Road 101 between 12th Avenue and 30th Place
North (5102)
Public Works Director Cote reported on Hennepin County's preliminary layout No. 4 for the
reconstruction of County Road 101 between 12th Avenue and 30th Place North. He stated this
layout was reviewed by the Council at their August 23 Council Study Session. He noted that a
petition has been received by staff from 42 residents of 25th Avenue and adjoining streets
expressing their concerns about the construction of cul-de-sacs on 24th and 26th Avenues east of
County Road 101 and the signalized intersection at County Road 101 and 25th Avenue.
Guy Nowlan, Hennepin County Senior Project Manager, discussed the proposed design of this
project. He stated they are confident that this design would accommodate the desired 20 -year
design.
Councilmember Slavik stated there have been a number of meetings on this project, and the main
issue is the City's share of the project, which is approximately $3 million in addition to what has
been designated in the City's Capital Improvement Plan. She stated she doesn't support the City
approving a design this evening when the above matter hasn't been resolved.
She asked if there is any flexibility built into the plan to reduce the project cost. Mr. Nowlan
replied there are a number of areas that they would be reviewing to try to decrease the project.
cost. At a future date, they would present those options. to the Council.
Councilmember Black asked if there has been a traffic study on 25th Avenue. Public Works
Director Cote replied no, but he illustrated the two properties that would have the most impact
and stated that by eliminating the access on 24th Avenue, they don't feel it would be that much of
a difference. He added that there is a provision in the approving Resolution that the City and
County would try to work out a cost sharing agreement within the next 90 days.
Mayor Johnson stated this whole process feels like the City is "getting the cart before the horse,"
even though the City realizes that this project is needed.
Mr. Nowlan voiced his confidence in being able to modify some of the design elements in order
to reduce the project cost.
Jim Schmidt, 17325 25th. Avenue North, submitted an additional 15 signatures to their petition
and stated that the residents on 25th Avenue first learned of this project approximately three
weeks ago. He stated that 25th Avenue is already a collector street in the neighborhood, and by
creating cul-de-sacs, on 24th Avenue and 26th Avenue, additional traffic would be encouraged to
use 25th Avenue. He stated they would like the opportunity to meet with the County engineer to
see if there could be a way to lessen the impact to residents on Olive Lane and 25th Avenue.
Councilmember Hewitt asked Mr. Nowlan how it would affect their schedule if the Council were
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to table this item for two weeks in order that the County could meet with the 25th Avenue
neighborhood. Mr. Nowlan replied that two weeks wouldn't make a difference one way or
another. He stated now that he has reviewed the petition, they feel they could meet with the
neighborhood even if the layout would be approved this evening.
Craig Twinem, Hennepin County Senior Project Manager, stated approval of the preliminary
layout sets the footprint for the project. He stated regarding the 25th Avenue area, he doesn't
envision changing the design that much, and he noted that 25th Avenue is already designated as a
minor collector street. He stated they feel the latest design is a good proposal.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to table
this item until the September 27 Council meeting, and the County is requested to meet with the
residents on 25th Avenue.
Mr. Twinem stated Council approval of the layout lets the County know that they support the
design. If the City doesn't approve the design and/or the cost sharing agreement, the County
would begin work on another project in the County. He stressed that the City wouldn't be
charged for design costs if a cost sharing agreement couldn't be agreed upon within the next 90
days.
Councilmember Willis stated the Council is trying to solve a problem when the costs haven't
been determined. He stated within the next 90 days, the costs should be refined so the Council
would know if they could afford the design. He stated at this time, the burden is on the County
to come up with a project design that would be affordable to the community.
Mr. Schmidt suggested that the Police Department review the speed limit of motorists traveling
on 25th Avenue.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated perhaps the Council would like to include in the Resolution how
much the City desires to allocate to this project, which would be $1.2 million.
The Council voted on the motion and with Hewitt, Slavik, Bildsoe, and Johnson voting yes, and
Black and Willis voting no, the motion carried.
The Council took a 10 -minute break.
8.3) No Parking Issues along Arrowood Lane, south of 46th Avenue
Public Works Director Cote reported on a request received by the property owner at 4550
Arrowood Lane for no parking in front of their residence, as currently there is no parking in front
of 4585, 4575, 4565, 4555, 4545, 4535, 4525, 4520, and 4525 Arrowood Lane. He explained
that in 1983, the Council received a petitioned request and approved no parking in front of these
residences. The reason for the petition was that visitors to the Zachary Playfields would park off
of Zachary Lane. After staff received the request from the property owner at 4550 Arrowood
Lane, it has caused a dispute between them and the property owner. at 4555 Arrowood Lane. He
stated staff has prepared five options for the Council that are contained in the staff report for this
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no parking request.
David Olson, 4555 Arrowood Lane, stated he supports option No. 4 in the staff report, which is
to allow no parking at 4545, 4535, 4525, 4520, 4525, 4540, and 4550 Arrowood Lane. He stated
they have resided at this address for 18 years, and when the no parking was installed, it was a
new neighborhood and there were a lot of young children. However, the neighborhood has
matured. He stated the no parking provision is a safety issue for the young adults in the
neighborhood, as they currently have to walk a distance to their vehicles. If the Council were to
approve option No. 4, it would address both of these concerns. It would provide no parking for
those residents who desire the parking restriction and relieve those residents who don't want the
no parking restriction.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to
approve Option 3, which would be no parking at 4565, 4555, 4545, 4535, 4525, 4520, 4525,
4540, and 4550 Arrowood Lane.
Councilmember Willis stated if there are no problems associated with traffic from the Zachary
Playfields, then the no parking restriction should be removed, as residents should have a right to
park in front of their residences since this is a 'residential street.
A Substitute Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Mgyor Johnson, to
direct staff to prepare a Resolution for approval of Option No. 4 for the September 27 Council
Meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the main motion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations).
Adjournment
Mayor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 p.m.
andra R. Paulson, City Clerk