HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12-13-2005Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
December 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 December 13,
2005.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Stein, Slavik, Hewitt, Bildsoe, Willis,
and Black.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Fire Chief Kline, Finance Director Hahn, Police
Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Community
Development Director Hurlburt, Lieutenant Lindman, Public Works Director Cote, and City
Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Presentation of Citizen Academy Graduates
Lieutenant Lindman announced this year's Citizens Academy graduates, and Mayor Johnson and
Police Chief Goldstein presented plaques and certificates to the graduates.
4.02) Presentation of "Make a Difference" 2005 Human Rights Award
Human Rights Commission Co Chair Adams -Drew and Mayor Johnson presented the 2005
Make a Difference" Human Rights Award to Rev. Dick Ellis at Messiah United Methodist
Church.
4.03) Announcement of New Year's Eve Event at LifeTime Fitness
Park and Recreation Director Blank announced the fourth annual New Year's Event on
December 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at LifeTime Fitness.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewittand seconded by Councilmember Black, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Consent Agenda
City Manager Ahrens clarified that staff is recommending that item No. 6.28 be postponed
indefinitely.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 29 and Special Meetings of
November 29, November 30, and December 5.
6.02) ,%,O Lti Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending December 2, 2005 (Res2005-
446).
6.03) Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Contract for "Taryn Hills" for U.S.
Home Corporation, for 237.5 Acres of Land located East of Vicksburg Lane, North and South of
County Road 47 (2005045-F — Res2005-447), Resolution Adopting Assessments Trunk Sanitary
Sewer and Watermain (5134 — Res2005-448), Resolution Adopting Assessments for Future
Traffic Signals at County Road 47 and Cheshire Lane (6123 — Res2005-449), and a Resolution
Adopting Assessments for County Road 47 and 61 Intersection Improvements for Taryn Hills
6108 — Res200-450).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Final Plat for "Wynfield Place 2nd Addition" for Property
located North of 47th Avenue North and West of Underwood Lane (2005134 — Res2005-451).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Cressland Homes, LLC to allow an
Attached Garage Containing over 1,000 square feet for Property located at 5535 Glacier Lane
North (2005135 — Res2005-452).
6.06) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Kevin and Kristin Vickers to allow
an Attached Garage Containing over 1,000 square feet for Property located at 5635 Glacier Lane
North (2005137 — Res2005-453).
6.07) Resolution Approving Target and Trap Shoot License for Plymouth Gun Club (Res2005-
454).
6.08) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Contract Agreement
with Hennepin County for Grant Administration Services for Grant Funds Awarded through the
U.S. Department of Justice (Res2005-455).
6.09) Resolution Amending the Professional Engineering Services with Bonestroo, Rosene,
Anderlik and Associates, Inc. for Vicksburg Lane Reservoir and Pumping Station (3108 —
Res2005-456).
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6.10) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for 47th Avenue West of Underwood Street
and Utilities Improvements (4141— Res2005-457).
6.11) Resolution Amending the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with TKDA for
Trunk Watermain Extension Improvements from Vicksburg Lane to Dunkirk Lane (4144 —
Res2005-458).
6.12) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for 2006 Street Reconstruction
Project (6101— Res2005-459).
6.13) Resolution Approving an Exemption and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Wetland
Conservation Act Certificate of Exemption Form for Churchhill Ridge (2004107 — Re2005-460).
6.14) Resolution Approving an Exemption and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Wetland
Conservation Act Certificate of Exemption Form for West Suburban Health Campus (Res2005-
461).
6.15) Resolution Accepting Streets and Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Hidden Terrace
2001107 — Res2005-462).
6.16) Resolution Approving 2005 Tobacco License for 6020, Inc. d/b/a MGM Wines and
Spirits, 3900 Vinewood Lane (Res2005-463).
6.17) Resolution Approving 2005 Tobacco License for Anh Phong, Inc. d/b/a Wandering
Spirits, 3439 Highway 169 (Res2005-464).
6.18) Ordinance Adopting Street Name Change in Timber Creek Crossing Third Addition
Ord2005-37).
6.19) Resolution Awarding the Proposal for Banking Services to Anchor Bank (Res2005-465).
6.20) Resolution Approving 2006 City Council Regular Council Meeting Schedule (Res2005-
466).
6.21) Resolution Approving the 2006 Monthly Contribution to Health and Dental Insurance
Deferred Compensation and VEBA Trust Contributions for Non -Represented City Employees
Res2005-467).
6.22) Resolution Establishing 2006 Pay Schedule for Members of the Plymouth Fire
Department (Res2005-468).
6.23) Resolution Approving the 2006 Pay and Compensation Plan (Res2005-469).
6.24) Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Personnel Policy (Res2005-470).
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6.25) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Sign an Agreement to Amend the
Active Employee VEBA Trust Plan and to Add a Post -Retirement Health Plan with Southwest
West Central Service Cooperative (Res2005-471).
6.25.1) Resolution Approving Amendments to the Personnel Policy for Post Retirement Health
Care Savings Arrangement (Res2005-472).
6.26) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 for the Plymouth Ice Center (Res2005-473)
and a Resolution Approving Change Order No. 3 for the Plymouth Ice Center (Res2005-474).
6.27) Resolution Accepting Donation of an Ambulance from the Plymouth Crime and Fire
Prevention Fund and Designate it for Police Department Use (Res2005-475).
6 28) Postpone indefir;tely the rezoning of property located south of Bass Lake Road and west
of Nathan Lane.
6.29) Resolution Establishing Revised Water and Sanitary Sewer Area and Connection Charges
Res2005-476).
6.30) Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds from the Target
Greatland to be used to Develop Informational Brochures in Other Languages (Res2005-477).
6.31) Resolution Approving a Subordination Agreement for a Loan between the City of
Plymouth and Plymouth Leased Housing Associates, LP for Stone Creek Village Apartments
Res2005-478) and a Resolution Approving the Assignment of Tax Increment Revenue Note of
2003 in the Amount of $1,159,000 between the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Leased.Housing
Associates, LP for Stone Creek Village Apartments (Res2005-479).
Staff answered questions from Councilmember Slavik regarding item No's. 6.11 and 6.13.
Councilmember Bildsoe thanked the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention for their donation of
an ambulance (item No. 6.27).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.1) Vacation of Trail Easement at Plymouth Covenant Church
Public Works Director Cote reported on the petitioned request from the Plymouth Covenant
Church to vacate a trail easement. He explained that the church is constructing an addition to the
existing structure that requires a portion of the trail to be removed and reconstructed.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
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There being no one present wishing to appear before the Council, Mayor Johnson declared the
public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewittand seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Trail Easement (Res2005-480) and a Resolution
Setting Conditions to be met prior to Filing of Resolution No. 2005-480 (Res2005-481). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.2) Application of 6020, Inc., d/b/a MGM Wines and Spirits, 3900 Vinewood Lane, for an
Off Sale Liquor License
City Clerk Paulson reported on the request of 6020, Inc., for an Off -Sale Liquor License at
MGM Wines and Spirits, 3900 Vinewood Lane.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one present wishing to appear before the Council, 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 6020, Inc., d/b/a MGM Wines
and Spirits, 3900 Vinewood Lane (Res2005-482). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
7.3) Application of Anh Phong, Inc. d/b/a Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 North,
for an Off Sale Liquor License
City Clerk Paulson reported on the request of Anh Phong, Inc. for an Off -Sale Liquor License at
Wandering Spirits, 3435 Highway 169 North.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one present wishing to appear before the Council, 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 Ang Phong, Inc., d/b/a
Wandering Spirits, 3439 Hi way 169 North (Res2005-483). With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Adoption of 2006 Budgets and Tax Levies
Finance Director Hahn reported on the proposed 2006 budgets and tax levies which have been
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discussed at previous study sessions of the Council as well as at the Truth in Taxation Hearing
conducted on December 5.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting 2006 Budgets (Res2005-484) and a Resolution Adopting Property Tax
Levies for Taxes Payable in 2006 (Res2005-485). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
8.2) Approval of Concept Plan for Modification to Zachary Park and Financing Plan
Park and Recreation Director Blank reported on the proposed concept plan for the modification
of Zachary Park. He explained that staff was approached by the Plymouth/New Hope Little
League Association on a request to increase Zachary Park with one additional youth field. He
stated in reviewing their proposal, there were two key issues besides the design and financing.
One of the issues involved additional parking spaces that would be necessary with a new field,
and the other issue involved the displacement of historic users based on this request. Staff and
the Plymouth/New Hope Little League Association reviewed a number of plans, and a
compromise was reached to solve the problem of displacing any users and to allow for increased
parking to accommodate the additional cars that are anticipated.
He explained the compromise that has been agreed to is that the association would receive three
new fields; however, only two of them would be grass infields and one would retain the
traditional flat aglime infield. This would allow Armstrong High School girls fast pitch teams to
continue using two of the five fields for their program as well as allowing the Plymouth Park and
Recreation programs to continue using them during the summer months. He stated there are
three concept plans for redoing and adding parking to the park. During the preliminary design of
the project, staff would determine which of the three proposals for adding parking to the park
would be most appropriate.
He spoke of the City planning to replace the existing retaining walls at Zachary Park with new
concrete retaining walls prior to being approached by the association. He stated their original
design has been redone that would eliminate approximately 90% of the serpentine retaining wall
and using a more natural approach to address the grade separation issues and allow for the
additional ball field. He stated the total cost of modifying Zachary Park would be approximately
652,000. With the contribution of $250,000 from the association, the City's cost would be
approximately $402,000, which is within the $455,000 the City has budgeted for Zachary Park
upgrades.
Councilmember Bildsoe asked when the project would be completed. Park and Recreation
Director Blank replied it's anticipated that it would be completed in fall 2006. He stated staff is
reviewing different cost saving measures, such as reusing some of the fencing, and the
association assisting with the laying of sod. He stated the goal is to start the project after July 1,
2006 following the baseball season.
Councilmember Willis noted that the concept plans include a facility on site for restrooms, and
he asked if that would be the association or the City's. Park and Recreation Director Blank
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replied the specifics haven't been discussed on what this facility would contain, such as
concessions, bathrooms, storage area, but it's generally assumed that it would become a City
facility since it would be on public property.
Councilmember Willis asked if the association would have exclusive rights to the use of these
facilities. Park and Recreation Director Blank replied the facilities would be scheduled for other
users, but the baseball association would have primary use of the facility.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
Resolution Approving Concept Plan for Zachary Park Modification (Res2005-486).
Representatives of the Plymouth/New Hope Little League Association discussed their
fundraising campaign to raise the $250,000 contribution. They stated they would be doing
corporate as well as individual fundraising, and they are very confident that they would exceed
the $250,000 goal, which would allow them to begin saving for a future concession stand.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Approve Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe; and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
a Resolution Approving Appointments to City Boards and Commissions (Res2005-487). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Set Future Study Sessions
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
schedule a Study Session on January 10 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the City's
Street Reconstruction Assessment Policy. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
A brief discussion was held on whether or not to schedule a Study Session on campaign sign
enforcement. Council requested staff to provide a report to the Council on options on how to
resolve the enforcement issue.
The Council requested that a I-394 MnPass update be placed on a future Council agenda.
The Council briefly discussed the possibility of meeting with TwinWest on PAC funding.
Mayor Johnson stated that at the next TwinWest meeting on January 4, she would request on
behalf of the Council, a meeting with TwinWest. She suggested that other cities would be
invited to give their perspective as well.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to move
the February 14 meeting to February 7. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to
schedule a Study Session on February 7 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing hour
restrictions on weekend construction. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adiournment
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
adjourn the meeting to Old Chicago, 3505 Vicksburg Lane North. With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
Andra R. Paulson, City Clerk