HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-11-2003Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
March 11, 2003
Mayor Johnson called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 11, 2003.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Hewitt, Slavik, Black, Bildsoe, Neset,
and Stein.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Fire Chief Kline,
Police Chief Gerdes, Housing Manager Barnes, Public Works Director Faulkner, Park
Superintendent Peterson, City Attorney Jamnik, and City Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council).
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Oath of Office to Police Officers Amy Goodwin and Brandon Ostlie
Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk Paulson to Police Officers Amy Goodwin and
Brandon Ostlie.
4.02) Police Chief on Events on March 6
Police Chief Gerdes provided an update on the recent high-speed chase and shooting that ended
in Plymouth. He thanked the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Sheriffs office, State Patrol,
and the Brooklyn Park and Minnetonka Police Departments for assisting at the scene.
Approval of Alzenda
Councilmember Bildsoe requested to add scheduling of Study Sessions as item No. 8.2 under
General Business.
City Manager Johnson requested to add the proposed watering area for the new dog park as item
No. 6.22 under the Consent Agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 11, 2003
Page 2 of 7
Consent Aeenda
Councilmember Stein requested to remove item No. 6.15 and place it under General Business as
item No. 8.1.5.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to
approve the amended Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
6.01) Special Meeting of February 18 and Regular and Special Council Meetings of February
25.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending February 28, 2003 (Res2003-
106).
6.03) Resolution Approving Lawful Gambling License of Plymouth Lions Club, Inc. (Res2003-
107).
6.04) Resolution Approving an Extension of the Development Approvals for Ace Mini Storage
LLC to allow Construction of a Second Mini Storage Building at 5525 Highway 169 (20176 —
Res2003-108).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Howard and Julie Tripp to allow a
Detached Garage over 1,000 Square Feet on Property located at 5650 Juneau Lane (2002153 —
Res2003-109).
6.06) Resolution Approving a Front Yard Setback Variance for Dean Temple for Construction
of a Third Stall Garage Addition at 18540 23`d Avenue North (2003005 — Res2003-110).
6.07) Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Allocation of Fiscal Year 2003
Community Development Block Grant Funds (Res2003-111).
6.08) Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Variable Rate Demand Multifamily Housing
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Park Lanel Apartments Project), Series 2003; Establishing the
Security Therefor and Authorizing the Execution of Documents (Res2003-112).
6.09) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
2003 Street Reconstruction Project (3 101 — Res2003-).
6.10) Approval of Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit 2002 Annual Report and 2003
Work Plan.
6.11) Resolution Requesting Payment No. 3 and Final for Lift Station No's. 20 and 22
Upgrades (1023 — Res2003 -114).
Adopted Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 11, 2003
Page 3 of 7
6.12) Resolution Requesting Payment No. 6 for Nathan Lane/Lancaster Lane (1014 — Res2003-
116).
6.13) Resolution Transferring Funds from General Fund to Fire Station Exhaust Systems
Reserve (Res2003-117), Resolution Transferring Funds from General Fund to Information
Technology Fund (Res2003-118), Resolution Transferring Funds from General Fund to Tax
Cancellations and Abatements Reserve (Res2003-119), Resolution Transferring Funds from
General Fund to Telephone Reserve (Res2003-120), Resolution Transferring Funds from
General Fund to Street Reconstruction Fund (Res2002-121), and Resolution Transferring Funds
from General Fund to Comprehensive Plan Update Reserve (Res2003-122).
6.14) Acceptance of 2002 Public Facilities Study for Plymouth Metrolink.
6.15) (This item was removed from the consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.1.5).
6.16) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for the Fields of Nanterre (2001148 —
Res2003-123).
6.17) Resolution Approving Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement (Res2003-124).
6.18) Resolution Officially Adopting Name for Environmental Park Property (Res2003-125).
6.19) Resolution Approving Concrete Work for 2003 and 2004 (Res2003-126).
6.20) Resolution Approving Bid for the Reconstruction of Oakwood Playfield Tennis Courts
Res2003-127).
6.21) Resolution Approving Tobacco License for PKL, Inc., d/b/a Wandering Spirits, 3439
North Highway 169 (Res2003-128).
6.22) Approval of Watering Area for Dog Park.
The motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Approve Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for PKL, Inc. d/b/a Wandering Spirits,
3439 N Highway 169
City Clerk Paulson reported on the request of PKL, Inc. for an Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License for Wandering Spirits, 3439 North Highway 169.
Mayor Johnson opened the public hearing for testimony.
Adopted Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 11, 2003
Page 4 of 7
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 Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Approving Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for PKL, Inc. d/b/a Wandering
Spirits, 3439 North Highway 169 (Res2003-129). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
General Business
8.1) Affirm Council Goals and Objectives
Assistant City Manager Ahrens reported that the Council conducted a Study Session on February
18 for the purpose of defining Council's goals and priorities for 2003-2004. She stated the
following goals were proposed:
1. Implement Public Safety Initiatives.
2. Prepare for Financial Independence.
3. Review City Center plan and explore opportunities for additional housing or mixed use
projects in the area.
4, Continue and evaluate Traffic Calming program.
5. Increase water supply capacity and consider drinking water taste/quality improvements.
6. Consider acquisition of 10th playfield site and open space.
She discussed the following proposed priorities:
1. Consider conducting citizen survey.
2. Partner with HRA on housing initiatives.
3. Review finishing lower level of Plymouth Creek Center.
4. Continue e -government initiatives.
5. Consider new environmental initiatives.
6. Continue to support opt -out transit and transit opportunities.
Councilmember Bildsoe requested that the "consideration of funding for roads and
infrastructure," that was contained under the goal of Financial Independence, be a major point.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
a Resolution Affirming City Council Goals and Priorities for 2003 and 2004 (Res2003-130) with
the amendment that the "consideration of funding for roads and infrastructure" be a maior point.
Mayor Johnson suggested that the words "life cycle housing" be included with the No. 3 goal
additional housing opportunities in City Center area) and with item No. 2 under priorities
partnering with HRA on housing initiatives).
Adopted Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 11, 2003
Page 5 of 7
Councilmember Hewitt disagreed and stated that she would prefer to explore additional housing
in the City Center area rather than limiting it to strictly life cycle housing. She stated this is also
the case for the priorities as she wouldn't want to limit the HRA with their housing initiatives.
Councilmember Slavik agreed with Councilmember Hewitt.
Motion was made by Councilmember Neset, and seconded by Councilmember Stein to amend
the main motion to include the language "including, but not limited to life cycle housing" under
item No. 3 of the goals and item No. 2 under priorities.
Councilmember Stein stated by including this language, it would indicate that the City is giving a
special effort to create it.
With Neset, Stein, and Johnson voting aye, and Bildsoe, Hewitt, and Slavik voting nay, the
motion failed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, Judy
moved and Sandy seconded a motion to amend the main motion to add the word "options" after
acquisition on item No. 6 of the goals.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated he wouldn't support the motion, as he believes it's more of a
question whether or not the project would even precede this year.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor but Bildsoe, the motion
carried.
The Council voted on the amended main motion and with all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
8.1.5) Approval of Increase in Engineering Rates for the City's Designated Engineering
Consulting Firms
Councilmember Stein requested this item be tabled until after the Legislature adjourns in order to
determine what type of impacts there would be on the City from the State's budget problems. He
stated with the current economy, he doesn't feel it is prudent at this time to approve the proposed
increases.
Councilmember Slavik asked if the outstanding bills could be paid at the 2002 rates. Finance
Director Hahn replied yes.
Councilmember Bildsoe asked for further clarification from Councilmember Stein on why this
item should be tabled.
Councilmember Stein stated that the Legislature is considering freezing the wages for public
employees. Therefore, why would the Council approve an increase in the engineering fees?
Adopted Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 11, 2003
Page 6 of 7
Councilmember Bildsoe stated if these rates aren't acceptable, that should be communicated to
the firms.
Councilmember Hewitt expressed concern that future projects could be delayed.
Councilmember Neset asked if it is common to have increases in engineering fees each year.
Public Works Director Faulkner replied yes.
Councilmember Slavik asked what type of effects these increases would have on the budget.
City Manager Johnson replied these increases wouldn't affect the City's operating budget, as the
non -tax supported capital funds pay these costs.
Councilmember Neset suggested that any proposed rate increases in the rates for 2004 be
considered by the Council prior to January.
City Manager Johnson stated this item was originally scheduled to be considered by the Council
prior to 2003, but he asked staff to negotiate lower rates than what was proposed.
Councilmember Stein asked how many pending contracts need to be paid based upon the
proposed rates. Public Works Director Faulkner replied one contract, which relates to the water
treatment plant expansion.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Mayor Johnson, to postpone the
rate increases until the City has information on Legislative action that could affect the City's
budget. Staff would pay statements based on 2002 rates.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated he wouldn't support the motion unless he receives more of an
explanation on what the Council's intent is.
Councilmember Stein stated there is only one contract to date under the proposed new rates. He
stated staff would pay contracts based on the 2002 rates, and after the City has determined the
Legislature's impact on the City's budget, staff would meet with the engineering firms.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated if this is the case, the City should review all contracts that the
City is engaged in. He requested that this item be tabled to the next Council meeting.
There being no further discussion, the Council voted on the motion. With Slavik, Stein, and
Johnson voting yes, and Neset, Bildsoe, and Hewitt voting no, the motion failed.
Councilmember Bildsoe asked when the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn. City Manager
Johnson replied May 19; however, there is always the possibility of a special session.
Motion was made by Mayor Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Engineering Services Rates for 2003 for the city's Designated
Engineering Consulting Firms of Bonestroo, Rosene. Anderlik and Assoc. Inc.. SRF Consulting
Adopted Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 11, 2003
Page 7 of 7
Group, Inc., Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc., Howard R. Green Company, URS, TKDA, and
Bolton and Menk (Res2003-131).
Councilmember Neset stated he understands Councilmember Stein's concerns; however, he
believes that staff has tried to "hold the line" on the rate increases. He stated by not approving
the proposed rate increases, it could affect the City's relationship with contractors.
Mayor Johnson reiterated that engineering fees are paid from the capital funds. She requested
that any rate increases proposed for 2004 be reviewed prior to January.
There being no further discussion and with Neset, Bildsoe, Hewitt, and Johnson voting yes, and
Slavik and Stein voting no, the motion carried.
8.2) Future Study Sessions
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewittto
schedule a Study Session on May 13 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing youth for
City's boards and commissions and discussing expansion of the Public Safety Building_. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
City Manager Johnson reported on effects of the State budget situation on the suburban court
system. He stated it has been proposed to close one or more of the suburban court locations,
including Ridgedale. This could have a significant impact on citizens, prosecutors, city
employees, etc. He stated it's important to have dialogue with the chief judge and other
suburban cities.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe for staff
to send a letter to the chief judge voicing the City's preference that the Ridgedale location remain
open and requesting that the City be included in the discussions on the issue. With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Mayor Johnson reported the community meeting this past Saturday where legislators were
present, was fairly well attended.
Adiournment
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m,
IiZ -
Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk