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Special Council Meeting
September 28, 2004
Mayor Johnson called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. in
the Lunchroom, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 28, 2004.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Slavik, Stein, Neset, Bildsoc, Black
arrived at 5:15 p.m.), and Hewitt (arrived at 5:25 p.m.).
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Public Works Director Faulkner, Finance Director
Hahn, Financial Analyst Kohn, Civil Engineer Renneberg, and City Clerk Paulson.
Long -Term Road Reconstruction and Financin
Public Works Director Faulkner and Civil Engineer Renneberg gave a presentation on the City's
reconstruction program (how streets are rated, and how many miles of roadway are reconstructed
per year).
Financial Analyst Kohn provided an overview on how the program is funded. It was noted that
up until this past year when the City issued bonds, the City used a "pay-as-you-go" option. A
great amount of discussion was held on the need to reconstruct more streets per year, but there is
the concern on the funding options when there are other unknown factors such as levy limits that
could affect that. Councilmember Bildsoe suggested that these concerns be shared with the
legislative delegation at their joint meeting on September 29.
Residents from the Hemlock Lane area discussed a previous street reconstruction project in their
area that wasn't completed to their satisfaction. They requested that the "entering the City of
Plymouth" sign be put back up.
Motion was made by Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to direct staff to
nut the sign back up. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Mayor Johnson suggested that Councilmember Black arrange a meeting with the Hemlock Lane
residents to discuss their other concerns.
A resident asked when Peony Lane to Troy Lane would be extended into Maple Grove. Mayor
Johnson replied that section would be reviewed when the City's Comprehensive Plan is updated
in a few years.
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Judy Luebke, resident, suggested that the City assess the costs of the street reconstruction
projects.
Set Future Study Sessions
Since there wasn't adequate time, the Council stated this item would be added to the Regular
Council meeting's agenda this evening.
Adiournment
Mayor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned q^6:50 p.m.
andra R. Paulson, City Clerk