HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02-11-2003 SpecialAdopted Minutes
Special Council Meeting
February 11, 2003
Mayor Johnson called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. in
the Public Safety Training Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on February 11, 2003.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Hewitt, Slavik, Bildsoe, Neset, Black,
and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Financial Analyst
Kohn, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Recreation Superintendent Evans, Public
Works Director Faulkner, Park and Recreation Director Blank, and City Clerk Paulson.
Discuss Pronosed 2003 Park Capital Proiects
Park and Recreation Director Blank discussed the proposed 2003 park capital projects and how
they would be funded.
A discussion was held on the third sheet of ice that is being requested by the Wayzata Hockey
Association and Providence Academy. Financial Analyst Kohn stated a third sheet of ice would
cost approximately $5.5 million with the City funding half and the Wayzata Hockey Association
and Providence Academy funding the other half. The City could fund its portion with $1.2
million in cash and finance the remainder. Mayor Johnson voiced her concern on how the
funding was determined as well as any expectations there could be of the City.
Mayor Johnson asked when the 20 -foot gap in the trail along Xenium Boulevard would be
completed. Park and Recreation Director Blank replied this is extremely complicated as it
involves the railroad, and the trail needs to be built within the right-of-way.
A considerable amount of discussion was held on the proposed skate park and the BMX park at
Zachary Playfield. The majority of the Council supported the skate park, but there were
concerns on the BMX park. Councilmembers Black and Slavik indicated that they were not
supportive of the BMX park, as the activity can be very destructive and dangerous.
Councilmembers Stein, Hewitt, and Neset voiced their support for the BMX park as this activity
would serve a need for a certain age group of students as well as a confined area to do this type
of activity. Mayor Johnson noted that if a BMX park wouldn't be constructed, the youth would
still do the activity in a less controlled environment. She also noted that there is always a certain
amount of risk with sports in general.
The Council discussed constructing a trail on Lancaster from 36`h Avenue northerly to the Four
Seasons shopping area. Because of the high-density apartment housing, the curves in the road,
the bus traffic, etc. staff feels that this is the most dangerous road where a trail is planned, and
safety improvements could be made.
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Special Meeting of February 11, 2003
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Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
direct staff to prepare a resolution approving the Plymouth Creek Park maintenance garage for
the February 25 meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to direct
staff to prepare a resolution approving the skatepark at the Zachary Playfield for the February 25
meeting and to indefinitely delay the BMX park. With all members voting in favor but Neset,
Stein, and Johnson, the motion carried.
northerly to the Four Seasons shopping area for the February 25 meeting. With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Councilmembers Hewitt and Bildsoe stated due to the current problems with the State's budget
and how that will affect cities, it could be more difficult to finish the lower level of the Plymouth
Creek Center. Councilmember Black disagreed and stated that the City needs to continue to
provide services to residents that are needed as long the City isn't spending above what's
reasonable. This would be discussed further when the Council discusses its goals and objectives.
Schedule Future Studv Sessions
Mayor Johnson suggested that rather than having a quarterly check-in with the City Manager, the
Council receive an update anytime they schedule a Study Session that isn't on a regular Council
meeting night.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to have an
update with the City Manager at any Study Session that isn't on a Regular Council Meeting
Eight. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Councilmember Black suggested that the Council schedule a Study Session on the aquatic
vegetation plan for Medicine Lake and the storm water pond. Councilmember Slavik suggested
this item be placed on a regular agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to
remove the smoking issue from possible study session topics. With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
schedule a Study Session on March 4 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing subdivision
regulations. City Center area and senior housing options, and scheduling future Study Sessions.
With all members voting in favor but Stein, the motion carried.
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Adiournment
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m
Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk