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MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 1992
The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was calleu :o order by Mayor B-.rgman at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Ccnter, 3400 Hymouth Blvd., on Saptember 21, 1992.
PRESENT: Moyor Bergman, Councilmembers L-dsu,, Heli well, Tierney
ABSENT: Councilmember Vasiliou
STAFF PRESENT: Acting City Manager Boyles, Public Worcs Director Moore, Community
Development Director Dillerud, Attorney Meller, and City Clerk R-tuenhorst
ITEM 4 APPROVE AGENDA
Mayor Bergman suggested that an iten be added as the first Non -Consent Item: Policy
with respect to Attorney's Detailed Billings.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
approve the agenda with this addition.
Motion carried, four ayes
ITEM 5 CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION was made by Councilmember Turney, sL;: ,need by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four eyes.
ITEM 5-A DISBURSEMENTS FOR PERIOD ENDING 841-92
MOTION war, made by Counulmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adof` RF SOLI' 1'101192-548 APPROVING DISBURSEMEN'T'S FOR THE
PER011 VNI)ING WGUST3l. 1992.
Motion Lm -n,% : a , +II call vote. tbm aves.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded'oy Councilmember F'dson. toadoptRESOLUTION92-549 APPROVING AMENDED MIXED PLANNED UNITDEVELOPMENTPLANANDCONDITIONALUSEPERMITFOR1..AUKKA-
WILLIAMS PARKERS LAKE LOCATED AT THE SOU -i HEAST CORNER OF
VICKSBURG LANE NORTH AND 18TH AVENUE NORTH (92067).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt. RESOLUTION 92-550 APPROVING LOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION
LAUKKA-WiLLIAAIS PARKERS LAKE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF VICKSBURG LANE NORTH AND 18TH AVENUE NORTH
92067).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Coun:ilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, toadoptRESOLUTION92-551 SEWING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TOFILINGOFANDRELATEDTOLOTDIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FORST
CORNER OF VICKSBURG LANA. NORTH
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113TH AVENUE
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92067).
Motion carried 0118 roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edsun, toadoptRESOLUTION92-552 APPROVING r'ONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
DIAMONDHN SLOCATED A7 14010
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FOR A CLASS 11 '
1'1 ROAD Ol (2p7q
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Motion carred (,111% roil call vote., four ayes
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ITEM 5-D WESLEY HAN_S_ON. LOT CONSOLIDATION FOR PROPERTY AT 319
BALSAM LANE (920791
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-553 APPROVING LOT CONSOLIDATION FOR
WESLEY HANSON FCR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 319 BALSAM LANE
NORTH (92079).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
ITEM 5-E ST PAUL PROPERTIES. IOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FOR NEBCO-
EVANS (920861
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-554 APPROVING 1 OT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION
FOR ST. PAUL PROPERTIES, INC. FOR NEBCO-EVANS LOCATED EAST OF
BERKSHIRE LANE AND NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 9 (92086).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-555 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO
FILING OR AND RELATED TO LOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FOR ST,
PAUL PROPERTIES, INC. FOR NEBCO-EVANS LOCATED EAST OF
BERKSHIRE LANE AND NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 9 (92086).
Motion carried of a roll call vote, four ayes.
ITEM 5-F CITY OF PLYMOUTH- DEMOLITION OF HAZARDOUS RUILDING AT
2444 EAST MEDICINE I,AIiE BLVD.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-556 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, ABATEMENT OF
HAZARDOIIS BUILDINGS, 2444 EAST MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD.
Motion curried on a roll call vote, lolir ayes.
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ITEM S -G APPROVING AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT OF
WOOD POffU ES'TA'TES (880441
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-557 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT OF WOOD POINTE ESTATES (88044).
Motion ca; vied on a roll call vote, four ayes
ITEM 5-H RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-558 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SITE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR DAVEY TREE EXPERT LOCATED AT
2500 FERNBROOK LANE NORTH (90101).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-559 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SITE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR WELSH COMPANIES FOR GRAYBOW
DANIELS LOCATED AT 2400 XENRIM LANE NORTH (91058).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-56C AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SITE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR PRnGRESS CASTING LOCATED AT
2600 NIAGARA LANE NORTH (92004).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by C'ouncilinember Edson, to
adnlit RESOLUTION 92-561 AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF SITE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR FRANCHISE ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
ARBY'S RESTAURANT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 59 AND REVERE LANE NORTH (91064).
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Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes
ITEM 5-J NORTH CENTRAL TRUNK SANITARY SEWER- PHASE 11, PROJEf:T
NO. 015
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-562 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, NORTH CENTRAL TRUNK
SANITARY SEWER - PHASE O, CITY PROJECT NO. 015.
Motion carred on a roll call vote, four ayes.
ITEM 5-K UsTASSESSMENT HEARING. 1991 AND 1992 STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS, PROJECTS 102 AND 201
MOTION was mads by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-563 DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT, 1991 STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - PHASE ", CITY PROJECT NO. 102.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-564 FOR HEAR)NG ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT,
1991 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - PHASE U, CITY PROJECT
NO. 102.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-565 DECLARING COST TO RE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESbMENT, 1992 STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, CITY PROJECT NO. 201.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, Seco
adopt RESOLUTION 92-566 FOR HEARING ON
1992 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM,
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four eyes
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nded by Councilmember Edson, to
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT,
CITY PROJECT NO. 201.
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ITEM 5-L DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT BOND REDUCTIONS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-567 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, PINE CREEK
ADDITION (92020).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-568 REDUCaVG DEVELOPMENT BOND, BASS
CREEK BUSINESS PARK ADDITION (89061).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-56S REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, BOULDER
RIDGE 2ND ADDITION (91010).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-570 REDUCING DEVELOPMENT BOND,
BRIDLEWOOD FARM 2NO ADDITION (92037).
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four eves.
ITEM 5-M CIGARETTE LICENSE EQR CO OCO 12650 COUNTY ROAD 10
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-571 APPROVING 1.992 CIGARETTE LICENSE
APPLICATION for Conoco 423045 at 12650 County Road 10.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, tour ayes.
ITEM'' N SET ASSESSMENT HEARING ON 1992 WEED ERADICATION AND
DESTRUC'FION, ROLL I
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-572 DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 1992 WEED
ERADICATION AND DESTRUCTION, ROLL 1.
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Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-513 FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT, 1992 WEED ERADICATION AND DESTRUCTION, ROLL. 1.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
ITEM 6-A PUBLIC HEARMG TO CONSIDER MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS LANCASTER VILLAGE APARTMENTS PROJECT,
SERIES 1992
Acting Manager Boyles explained the request of Lancaster Village Apartments for City
approval to refund $3,750,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds.
Mayor Bergman opened the pubiie hearing at 7:05 p.m. No one appeared, and the hearing
was closed at 7:05 p.m.
Coun: ilmember Edson clarified , iat there is no cost or obligation to the City of Plymouth
with respect to this refunding issue.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 92-574 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
53,750,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS,
LANCASTER VILLAGE APARTMENTS PROJECT), SERIES 1992 TO
FINANCE A PROJECT.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, four ayes.
ITEN17-AA POLICY WITH RESPECT TO CITY ATTORNEY'S DETAILED BILLS
Mayor Bergman read a proposed resolution establishing a policy with respect to the City
Attorney's detailed bills. tinder the proposed policy, the monthly billing summary would
be provided to the Council on a regular basis through the Information Memorandum, the
detailed monthly bills would be filed in the Manager's office and/or Finance Dept. and the
bills would be available for Councilmember examination and copying if desired; and
portions of the bills which are not public data would not be disclosed to the general public.
Councilmember Tiernev asked if copying would be allowed for only Councilmembers
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Attorney Meller responded that to the extent that the bills are confidential, it would be
inappropriate to disclose to third parties without a voluntary waiver of the Council.
Councilmember Edson stated that when dealing with issues of pending litigation, the City
deserves the same defenses that a citizen would have. Therefore, protested information
should not be released to a third party.
Councilmember Helliwell stated the public portions of the billings should be available for
viewing and copying for anyone who wants to see them - not only Councilmembers.
Counci;member Tierney noted that the proposed resolution indicates that Councilmembers
are the only persons entitled to copies of the public portions of the billings.
Councilmember Edson stated the City should designate one person with the authority to
decide what is and is not public data. He suggested that the City Manager be designated
to make that decision.
Acting Manager Boyles stated that under the Data Practices Act, the Council has
designated the City Clerk as the "Responsible Authority". Determinations on the
classifications of data are made with the advice of the City Attorney. Acting Manager
Boyles suggested revised language in the resolution that would provide that anyone would
be entitled to copy the public portions of the billings.
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to adopt
RESOLUTION 92-575 ESTABLISHING A POLICY WITH RESPECT TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY'S DETAILED BILLS, amending No. 2 to read that All detailed
bills will be available for City Councilmember examination and copying if desired, and No.
3 to read "Portions of the bills which are not public data will not be disclosed to the
general public, however, the general public may view and copy those portions of the
detailed bills which are public data "
Councilmember Edson stated lie fuels comfortable that the City is protected and that
citizens can obtain public information if they desire He stated it is important to move
forward and prove to the citizens that there is nothing to hide in the billings. He stated his
intent on this issue has been to protect the reputation of a long-term City employee and it
was never intended to do otherwise, there have been no violations of the open meeting
law. Fie stated that Councilmembers Helliwell ,cid Tierney have made accusations ofopen
meeting law violations, and they shuuld make their facts public.
Motion carried nn a roll call vote, four ;ryes.
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ITEM 7-A-1 COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
Acting Manager Boyles updated the Council on Directives No. 92-65, 92-109, and 92 -
Ill.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to
accept the Council Directives report with the changes noted.
Motion carried, four ayes.
ITEM 7-A-2 COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Acting Manager Boyles reviewed the 1992-1993 City Council Goals and Objectives and
noted the items that have been completed.
The Council discussed whether to pursue meetings with the various school boards.
Councilmember Edson stated that there are current issues relating to sharing of
recreational facilities that should be discussed with Wayzata School District 284.
Councilmember Helliwell stated that joint meetings with Districts 270 and 279 have not
been held for a number of years.
Mayor Bergman stated that an invitation should be extended to those districts to
determine if they have issues to discuss with the Council
ITEM 7-A-3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND PROJECT STATUS REPORTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
accept the Capital Improvement and Project Status Reports.
Motion carried, four ayes.
II_ J,. . s ' _,_ 1 st FY11
MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to
approve the work tasks to be assigned to the transition advisor, as outlined in the memo
dated 9-4-92 and revised 9-16-92, with an additional property acquisition negotiation
relating to Schmidt lake Road and 1-494.
Motion carried, four aves
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Councilmember Tierney asked if the transition advisor has secretarial help from the City.
She stated Councilmembers have received information prepared by the transition advisor
that has been typed by the City.
Acting Manager Boyles stated that for the work products to be assigned, the advisor willdictateinformationandsecretarialhelpwillbeprovidedbyCitystaff.
Councilmember Tiern:-y recommended that the transition advisor use City staff secretarial
help for the work products, as well as correspondence with the Council. No
Councilmember had an objection.
Acting Manager Boyles presented the staff report on the policy proposed by the CouncilonlifeinsuranceforCityemployees. He stated that the Council recently discontinued
their split dollar policies and they are concerned about the appropriateness of continuing
split dollar and key man policies for City employees. The majority of other cities have
term life insurance policies.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Edson, toadoptRESOLUTION92-576 ADOPTING A POLICY ON LIFE INSURANCE FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES.
Councilraember Tierney asked if the proposed change has been shared with affected
employees.
Acting Manager stated no.
Councilmember Helliwell withdrew her motion. She stated that employees deserve to
know about the changes and how it will affect them before the Council acts.
Mayor Bergman stated he doesn't disagree with the intent, but he won't change his
position based on input received from employees He stated the key man policies are not
in the best interest of the City.
Acting Manager Boyles stated he will discuss the changes with affected employees and
return to the Council with their feedback.
Councilmember Tierney stated employees have considered this benefit as part of their
salary package. If it is taken awav and compensation is not increased. it equates to a
reduction in compensation for those employees
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Councilmember Edson stated the amount of insurance currently provid,-•i to supervisors is
two times a salary plus $50,000. That is not out of line with rolicies in the private sector.
If an employees stays with the City over a period of time. they will build a cash value that
they take with them. He stated the cost of the policies is substantial and employees will
still be provided term insurance. He stater; Councilmembers get criticized because they
provide employees too much. He stated that Plymouth does the same job as other cities
with fewer employees, but this is not appropriate compensation.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to
adopt RESOLUT!'nN 92-576 ADOPTING A POLICY ON LIFE INSURANCE FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES.
Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes; Helliwell nay.
Councilmember Helliwell stated her nay vote reflects her feeling that employees should be
informed of the change prior to it being made
The Council requested that Acting Manager Boyles report back on emp!oyee reaction to
the change.
ITEM 7-D EROSION CONTROL POLICY
Community Development Director Dillerud presented the staffreport on erosion control
policy. He requested that the Council review the current status of the policy, particularly
with respect to single family houses under construction, and provide direction to staff as
to erosion control enforcement measures to be undertaken He stated that options
available would include amendment to the Erosion Control Policy to specifically address
activities by the Building Inspection Division; continuance of the Building Inspection
Division enforcement activities on the basis found in the Building Code Appendix; or,
looking to a less cumbersome method to address erosion than the current devices used on
sites that are under construction.
The Council discussed the importance of enforcement and the various options available, as
well as whether primary responsibility should remain with the developer or the builder.
Mayor Bergman noted that the Development Council meeting is scheduled fcr October 14
and suggested that the erosion control issue be presented for discussion
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to defer
review of the Erosion Control Policy until atter the Development Council meeting
Councilmember Helliwell askol ho%% other cities hendle this issue
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Public Works Director Moore stated that staff members contacted a number of cities and
no one seems to have a system that works well.
Director Dillerud stated :hat he will send a notice to the Development Council as well as
to the builder/developer focus group on the issue to indicate that erosion control will be
discussed at the next mating
Motion carried, four ayes.
ITEM 7-E STUDY SESSION TOPICS AND SCHEDULE
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember Tierney,
to accept the report on study sessions topics and schedules
Motion carried, four ayes.
ITEM 7-F CCR REPORTS
Mayor Bergman and Public Works Director Moore reported on a recent meeting on the
Elm Creek Trunk Sewer Study recently completed by MWCC.
Councilmember Tierney reported on the Charter Commission. Information on the
proposed Charter will be included in the October Plymouth News, as well as a cable TV
show. The Charter Commission has plans for additional publicity.
ITEM 7-G CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Acting Manager Boyles reported on the following items contained in the City Council
Information Memorandum: HRA Meeting changed to Sept. 29; Metropolitan Council
Regional breakfast meetings; South Shore Park dedication; Public Works building open
house; Fernbrook Townhomes tree preservation mating; and status of Fire Chief
selection process. Acting Manager Boyles also reported on the Soo Line train whistle.
He stated that the estimated cost would be $360,000 to install lights and drop arms at the
required locations. The City Attorney has given his opinion that these costs could not be
assessed to the benefited area as a special assessment He could not recommend that the
City adopt an ordinance to prohibit train whistles without these protections in place due to
potential liability.
Mayor Bergman asked if tax increment financing has been explored as a funding
alternative
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Acting Manager Boyles stated staf}'w;:! check tax increment as an option.
Mayor Bergman stated that the residents need tv ht informed of the status of the issue and
the Council's funding concerns.
Councilmember Helliwell suggested thgt residents be invited to the next Forum.
Councilmember Edson requested that residents in the Goff Townhomes development be
included in future meetings relating to the Fembrook Townhomes tree preservation.
ouncilmembe- Tierney expressed concerns about legal costs relating to the City Manager
issue. She stated there are many entries on the detailed billing for several months
preceding his resignation and two Councilmembers, she and Councilmember Helliwell,
were not informed that the issue was being considered. She asked who requested the
April memo on the issue noted in the detailed billing.
Mayor Bergman stated that individual Councilmembers car! ask opinions of the Citi
Attorney.
Councilmember Tierney c.tated the detailed billings iiclude another memo in April which
she was not allowed to see by the City Attorney She asked why the City is paying for
work product that some Councilmembers cannot sce.
Mayor Bergman stated there is no precedent on the City Manager issue. Therewere many
issues to be considered.
Councilmember Ticrney stated she and Councilmember Helliwell are continuing an
ongoing investigation into the attorney billing iswp to determine who was involved in the
City Manager issue in the months preceding his resignation, who requested information of
the i ity Attorney and who received information.
Mayor Bergman stated the City Attorney has indicated that he spent approximately
12,000 on the pre -separation of thL City Managei and $6,000 on post -separation. He
stated the money spent %%m Noah it in order to protect the City from potential liability.
Councilmember Edson stated that individual Councilmembers need to have open access to
the City Attorney in order to make !^ualiv correct decisions on the various issues thatcomebeforetheCouncilCouncilmemberEdsonstatedhehadtalkedwithJimWillis at
the beginning of 1992 and ho indicated that Ire never required the. City Attorney todocumentwhatstaffpersonorcouncilpersonwasaskingfbrinformationinthedetailed
billings because he didn't want staff to haw, to account for each conversation with the City
Attorney Councilmember Edson stated he has no obiection to ditecting the City Attorney
to indicate Councilmember names on the detailed billings from this r.oint forward, but r is
not appropriate to restrict access to the Attorney
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Councilmember Tierney stated information has to be communicated with all
Councilmembers when a major work product is being conducted, such as the City
Manager termination. The City Attorney should not be providing extensive work product
to individual Councilriembers. She noted that there are entries on the detailed bitting intheamountof $50041,000, and this is a considerable amount for personal intere. t. She
asked if she and Councilmember Helliwell will be receiving a response on which
Councilmembers requested information and had conversations with the City Attorney
noted in the detailed billings.
Councilmember Helliwell stated she was denied access to information prepared by the City
Attorney and listed on the detailed billings. She stated this work product was paid for byPlymouthtaxpayersandsheasaCouncilmember :vas denied access. She stated that she
was informed by the City Attorney that the only way she could get the information was by
majority vote of the Council. She stated that each councilmember needs to have equal
access to information.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to
direct that all future detailed attorney billings contain the name of the Councilmember or
staff person who requested information.
Motion carried, four ayes.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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