HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-08-2003Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
April 8, 2003
Mayor Johnson called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April 8, 2003.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Hewitt, Black, Slavik, Bildsoe, Neset,
and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Fire Chief Kline,
Police Chief Gerdes, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Financial Analyst Kohn,
Public Safety Education Specialist Cwayna, Finance Director Hahn, Water and Sewer Supervisor
Young, Public Works Director Faulkner, Park and Recreation Director Blank, City Attorney
Knutson, and City Clerk Paulson.
Girl Scout Troops 1154 and 903 assisted the Council with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council).
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of "Where's Lester" Contest Winner
Public Safety Education Specialist Cwayna and Fire and Crime Prevention Fund member Korky
Omburg presented a check in the amount of $500 to Jon Parisian who was the winner of the
Where's Lester" contest.
4.02) Acceptance of Donation of Defibrillator for the Plymouth Creek Center from Senior
Council and Plymouth -Minnetonka Rotary Club
Eric Blank introduced Caroll Parrish, President of the Minnetonka -Plymouth Rotary Club and
Dave Barnes, President of the Senior Council. Ms. Parrish and Mr. Barnes presented to the City
a defibrillator donated by the Senior Council and the Plymouth -Minnetonka Rotary Club to be
used at the Plymouth Creek Center.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adopt
a Resolution Accepting Donation of Heart Defibrillator Machine (Res2003-160). With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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4.03) Proclamation Declaring April 19-26 as "The Great Shingle Creek Watershed
Cleanup Week"
Councilmember Black reported on a Proclamation declaring April 19-26 as "The Great Shingle
Creek Watershed Cleanup Week." Mayor Johnson read the Proclamation.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the Proclamation. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
4.04) Mayor Johnson congratulated Councilmember Bildsoe who was recently appointed by the
Governor to serve on the Peace Officers and Standards Training Board.
Councilmember Bildsoe thanked Mayor Johnson and stated that public safety, particularly law
enforcement, is of high interest to him. He stated he is honored to serve in this capacity.
Approval of Aeenda
Councilmember Hewitt requested to add an update on roads as item No. 9.4.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Aeenda
Councilmember Bildsoe requested to remove item No. 6.13 and place it under General Business
as item No. 8.2.
Councilmember Slavik requested to remove item No. 6.14 and place it under General Business
as item No. 8.3.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
approve the amended Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
6.01) Minutes from the Special Meeting of March 11 and Regular Meeting of March 25.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending March 28, 2003 (Res2003-
161).
6.03) Resolution Approving a Variance for Impervious Surface Area Coverage in the Shoreland
Management Overlay District to allow Construction of Three -Season Room Addition for Skyline
Design Inc. for Property located at 14865 18a' Avenue North (2003012 — Res2003-162).
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6.04) Resolution Amending and Restating Resolution No. 2002-055 Approving Lot Division
and Consolidation for the City of Plymouth for Outlot A, Bass Lake Estates 3`d Addition and
Outlot G, Bass Lake Estates (2001153 — Res2003-163).
6.05) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into Service Agreements
with Social Service Agencies for 2003 (Res2003-164).
6.06) Resolution Approving 2003 Tobacco License for Essex Court, 505 Highway 169 North
Res2003-165).
6.07) Resolution Ordering Public Hearing on the Vacation of an Easement for Street Purposes
Recorded under Document No. 3744175 Fazendin-Krogness Addition (Res2003-166).
6.08) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
2003 Mill and Overlay and Intersection Improvements (2028, Phase I — Res2003-167).
6.09) Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Adoption of 2003 Five Year Street Reconstruction
Plan and the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Res2003-168).
6.10) Resolution Approving Rolling Hills Playground (Res2003-169).
6.11) Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds for 2002 Park Construction Projects (Res2003-
170).
6.12) Resolution Authorizing Work to begin on Three Park Projects (Res2003-171).
6.13) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.2).
6.14) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
Item No. 8.3).
6.15) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Sunrise Marsh)2002012 —
Res2003-172).
6.16) Resolution Reimbursing Developer for Required Street and Storm Sewer Construction for
Cornerstone Commons 3`d Addition (99050 — Res2003-173).
6.17) Resolution Repealing Employee Fitness Incentive Program (Res2003-174), Resolution
Amending Expense Reimbursement Policy (Res2003-175), and a Resolution Adopting Policies
relating to Employee Recognition and Meals/Refreshments (Res2003-176).
6.18) Resolution Approving Variances for Lot Area, Lot Width, and Side Yard Setbacks for
allow Construction of a Fire -Damaged Home for Property located at 3125 Walnut Grove Lane
North (2003028 — Res2003-177).
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The motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled).
General Business
8.1) Consider Appointments to Human Rights Commission
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
appoint Ruth Ruffin to the At Large position on the Human Rights Commission (Res2003-178).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to appoint
Iheanyichukwu Iiioma to the Ward 3 position on the Human Rights Commission (Res2003-1781.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Resolution Establishing a Procedure to Calculate Non -Penalty Related Special
Assessments
Councilmember Bildsoe proposed an amended Resolution for calculating non -penalty related
special assessment rates. He requested utilizing the prime rate as the basis for the special
assessment interest rates. He noted that, while not as directly comparable to special assessments
as the home equity loan market, the prime rate does provide a benchmark for the home equity
loan market, especially home equity lines of credit. In addition, it has an advantage of being a
single number, rather than a range of numbers as would need to be obtained through a survey of
local banks.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Establishing a Procedure to Calculate Non -Penalty Related Special Assessments
Res2003-178). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Resolution Supporting Legislation to provide Improved Funding Options for City
Street Improvements
Councilmember Slavik noted that the City of Plymouth has been requested to adopt a resolution
concurring with the findings of funding street construction and maintenance in the League of
Minnesota Cities report and supporting the adoption of legislation implementing the report's
recommendations. She stated the report contains findings and policy options to address all sizes
of cities. She stated by supporting this resolution that addresses all sizes of cities, she hopes it
won't impact any funding opportunities for the City of Plymouth.
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Public Works Director Faulkner stated the intent was to address the statewide need for all cities.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
a Resolution Supporting Legislation to Provide Improved Funding Options for City Street
Improvements (Res2003-180), and staff is to include comments that the City doesn't support any
measures that may adversely affect funds that could come to Plymouth. With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Receive Report on Proposed Improvements to Zachary and Central Water
Treatment Plants (2032)
Public Works Director Faulker reported on proposed improvements to the Zachary and Central
Water Treatment Plants. He spoke of the need to upgrade and expand the Zachary Plant and
upgrade the Central Plant. He stated the current capacity with both plants is 20.5 million gallons
per day (MGD) and with the upgrades, there would be approximately 28 MGD of treatment
capacity.
He stated the schedule for the treatment plant improvement process would begin with sending a
request for proposals to five of the City's designated engineering firms. Interviews with the
selected frons would then be conducted in May followed by Council approval of the selected
firm anticipated for the May 27 or June 10 Council meeting. The upgrades would be completed
early in 2005 in order to have both plants available in their upgraded conditions for the summer
demand of 2005.
City Manager Johnson asked if any of the Councilmembers would be interested in serving on the
consultant selection committee for the purpose of retaining a consultant for the design of the
water treatment plant improvements. Councilmembers Black, Stein, Bildsoe, and Slavik stated
that they would be willing to serve on the committee.
Chris Catlin, from Howard R. Green Company, consultant for the project, stated in order to
improve the taste of the water, with the upgrade of the plants, the chlorine would be added earlier
in the process rather than at the end. When chlorine is added at the end of the process, there isn't
adequate time for the chemical to react and mix before the water is released to the residents.
Councilmember Black suggested that the Council conduct a tour of the Center Water Treatment
Plant.
9.2) Report on "Wave, Wait, and Walk Program"
Police Chief Gerdes reported on a new program to make it easier for pedestrians to cross the
street. There would be a small basket, sign, and flag that would be placed on a pole at an
intersection. Pedestrians would take the flag from the container and wave it to get the drivers'
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attention. After the drivers had stopped, the pedestrians would look both ways and begin
crossing the street, and then they would leave the flag on the other side of the street. He stated
staff has identified four intersections where this program would be tested. The intersections are
Schmidt Lake Road and 50th Avenue, Fembrook Lane and Dallas Lane, Zachary Lane and 39th
Avenue, and Vicksburg Lane and Luce Line Trail. This program has been successful in several
metro areas, including St. Paul.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to accept
the report and direct staff to proceed with the proposed program on a limited basis at the four
identified intersections.
Councilmember Hewitt questioned why the Vicksburg Lane and Luce Line Trail intersection
was selected. Police Chief Gerdes replied this intersection was selected due to the statistics from
this intersection and the number of bicyclists in the area.
Mayor Johnson stated she feels this is a good idea, but is concerned with the practicality. She
stated pedestrians might try to cross the roadway without a flag, and there could be more
confusion with the crossings.
Councilmember Bildsoe expressed concern that the program would encourage pedestrians to
cross at very busy crossings.
The Council voted on the motion and with all members voting in favor but Bildsoe and Johnson,
the motion carried.
Police Chief Gerdes reiterated that this is only a test, and staff would bring back results to the
Council for their review to determine if the City should continue or expand this type of program.
9.3) Legislative Update
City Manager Johnson and Community Development Director Hurlburt discussed the
Metropolitan Council's proposed redistricting plan, and the Legislature's proposed plan. With
the Metropolitan Council's plan, the City would only be in one district, but with the
Legislature's, the City would be split into two districts. It was noted that the redistricting is
based on population figures.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to
direct staff to send a letter to the area's legislators, AMM, and MLC indicating the City's support
for the Metropolitan Council's proposed plan where the City is only in one district. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Mayor Johnson reported on the status of the relocation benefits, tobacco, and wine in grocery
stores legislation.
City Manager Johnson commented on the budget bills.
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9.4) Update of Roads
Councilmember Hewitt asked if staff has begun the process of repairing potholes. Public Works
Director Faulkner replied that staff is in the third week of repairing potholes. He stated the City
is also contracting with a spray patcher contractor.
Public Works Director Faulkner stated the intersection of County Road 101 and County Road 47
is closed until the first part of June. The Council would be working with the school and placing
additional barricades.
He stated the extension of Schmidt Lake road should be completed this year.
Adiournment
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
San a R. Paulson, City Clerk