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Regular Council Meeting
December 10, 2013
Mayor Slavik 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 December 10, 2013.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Stein, Wosje, Willis, Bildsoe, Johnson
and Prom.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, City Attorney Knutson, Public Works Director
Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Police
Chief Goldstein, Fire Chief Kline, Administrative Services Director Fischer and Deputy Clerk
Baird.
Plymouth Forum
Ms. Hannah Hill, 4890 Magnolia Lane, a resident, addressed the council to give her concerns
regarding the third lane of Interstate 494 funding. She suggested that the City impose a tax
specifically to help fund the third lane improvement and that there could possibly be state
funding to help as well. She supports the improvement and would like to see this happen sooner
than later.
Mayor Slavik thanked Ms. Hill for her concerns. She explained that 494 is a state road and it's
unfair for Plymouth residents to pay for improvements that everyone uses. The City only taxes
its citizens on local roads. Staff and Council have met with legislators to gain support and
funding for the highway. The dynamic shoulder which has been approved is not a perfect fix but
it is something until more funding is approved.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Recognize Police Citizen Academy Graduates
Community Services Supervisor Long presented plaques to 28 Citizen Academy Graduates.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to
approve the a eng_da. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Consent AP enda
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
the following items on the Consent Agenda:
6.01) City Council Minutes for Special Meetings of October 29, November 5, November 26
and December 3, 2013; and Regular Meeting of November 26, 2013.
6.02) Resolution Approving disbursements ending November 30, 2013 (Res2013-373).
6.03) Resolution Approving Lump Sum Pension Increase for the Plymouth Firefighters Relief
Association (Res2013-374).
6.04) Resolution Approving Amendments to the Public Art Policy (Res2013-375).
6.05) Resolution Establishing Parking Restrictions on Peony Lane from Highway 55 TO 54th
Avenue and on Lawndale Lane from 54th Avenue to City Limits (10015 — Res2013-276).
6.06) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No.4 and Final for South Shore
Drive Rehabilitation Project (10002 — Res2013-377).
6.07) Resolution Approving an Encroachment Agreement for a Retaining Wall within a
Drainage and Utility Easement in Lot 1, Block 1, Kirkwood 2nd Addition (Res2013-378).
6.08) Resolution Approving an Amendment to the "Trillium Woods" Development Contract
2008085F — Res2013-379).
6.09) Resolution Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Independent School District 284 for
Election Services (Res2013-380).
6.10) Approve 2014 Goals and Legislative Priorities.
6.11) Resolution Appointing Individuals to Fill Vacant Terms on Various Boards and
Commissions (Res2013-381).
6.12) Resolution Appointing Council Coordinating Representatives to Other Agencies
Res2013-382).
6.13) Resolution Appointing Deputy Mayor for 2014 (Res2013-383).
6.14) Resolution Accepting Donations for City of Plymouth Special Events, Programs and Park
Projects (Res2013-384).
6.15) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
the Dunkirk Lane Street and Utility Improvements (13015 — Res2013-385).
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6.16) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the
St. Mary's Drainage Improvement Project (Res2013-386).
6.17) Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for a Garage and Deck within a
Drainage and Utility Easement on Lot 10, Block 3, Heritage Woods Estates 2nd Addition
Res2013-387).
6.18) Resolution Approving the 2014 Firefighter Compensation Plan and Authorizing Payment
to the Fire Relief Association for Firefighter Disability Insurance (Res2013-388).
6.19) Resolution Approving the 2014 Compensation and Classification Plan for Non -
Represented Employees (Res2013-389).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
7.01) Public Hearing on an Off -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License Application for Holiday
Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #140, 189 Cheshire Lane
Administrative Services Director Fischer reported on the application for an off -sale 3.2 malt
liquor license for Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #140 located at 189
Cheshire Lane.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt a
Resolution approving an Off -Sale 3.2 Liquor License for Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a
Holiday Stationstore #140, 189 Cheshire Lane. (Res2013-390). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for "Brynwood" for property located at 5635
Vicksburg Lane (2013095)
Senior Planner Drill gave a presentation requesting approval on a rezoning and preliminary plat
for the Brynwood development, located at 5635 Vicksburg Lane, by K. Hovnanian Homes. The
Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 30, 2013 and recommends approval.
He stated that the developer has made changes as requested by neighbors and staff. The
improved design incorporates more trees and further preservation of existing trees. The Weston
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Lane street connection will be made, however, during construction it will be barricaded to keep
construction traffic out of existing residential streets.
Councilmember Willis indicated that it would be nice if the plat could be adjusted slightly so that
the road going east to west (
57th Avenue) could be straightened allowing traffic to flow more
easily between Vicksburg and Dunkirk Lanes. He also thinks the road should be wider.
James Hill, representing K. Hovnanian Homes, replied that the company's objective was to slow
traffic and not to make a main roadway.
Councilmember Johnson expressed her concern that safety needs to be maintained in the
neighborhoods and to not make the road straighter and faster. She asked if there would be stop
signs. Public Works Director Cote replied there would be stop signs on the east to west traffic
but not north and south. However, final plans have not been submitted.
Tony Kurchle, 15985 55th Avenue North, spoke before the council on behalf of the Spring
Meadows neighborhood. He thanked the developer for adding more trees to the plan and for
working with the neighbors on this design. His main concern is road traffic and believes that a lot
of the people from the north side of the city will come through their neighborhood to cut over to
the roads leading to the schools. He requested Weston Lane be more restricted.
Andy Dahl, 16000 55th Avenue North, who also lives in Spring Meadows is also concerned
about traffic. He requested the plat be amended so that Weston Lane becomes a cul-de-sac. This
is a family neighborhood and he is worried about the safety of the children.
Councilmember Johnson asked why there are two access points to Vicksburg lane. She supports
closing Weston Lane. Community Development Director Juetten replied that staff is concerned
about the two entrances as well, but the City Code requires a minimum of 750' between entries.
Councilmembers Stein and Bildsoe suggested 57th Avenue be straightened out more.
Paul Nick, 5510 Weston Lane, resident of Spring Meadows, thanked the developer for saving the
tree line. His main concern still remains with traffic and safety for the children. His
understanding was that the City was going to purchase the property and make it into a park when
they originally bought their home. Currently it is impossible to get out on Vicksburg Lane and
believes it will only get worse. He supports the closing of Weston Lane.
Public Works Director Cote stated that traffic patterns will be different in the next few years with
road construction projects on Vicksburg and Dunkirk Lanes.
Councilmember Wosje supports Weston Lane going through because the park will not happen.
However he has concerns with straightening out 57th Avenue for traffic and speeding concerns.
Neighborhoods need to be connected.
Councilmembers Willis and Bildsoe support the construction of Weston Lane.
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Councilmember Johnson asked if Yuma Lane could be a connector to the concept property
instead of 57th Avenue, curving 57th Avenue to the southwest area of the development?
Councilmember Stein asked if there have been any proposals on the concept property. If 57th
Avenue is straight through, it could have an easier access to concept property.
Community Development Director Juetten said no timeline or drafts by the developer have been
submitted.
Mayor Slavik supports the construction of Weston Lane, and she would support making 56th
Avenue exit north onto 57th Avenue.
Councilmember Johnson would like to see Yuma connect to concept property and close Weston
Lane. She would support making 56th Avenue exit north onto 57th Avenue.
Councilmember Bildsoe suggested that the Council table this item so the developer can come
back with a revised plan.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to table
this item until January 14, 2014. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.02) Approve 2014 Budget and Tax Levies and the 2014-2018 Capital Improvement
Program.
Finance Director Bursheim provided a summary of the 2014 budget process followed by an
overview of the proposed 2014 budgets, property tax levies and the proposed 2014-2018 Capital
Improvement Program by Administrative Services Director Fischer.
Councilmember Willis liked that with the help of changing the Minnesota sales tax exemption
for the City, staff was able to maintain only a 2% increase, the first levy increase in four years.
Councilmember Wosje also thanked staff that they were able to reduce the initial projected levy
increase from 2.5% down to 2%.
One new resident, Alex Karahm, 11243 49th Avenue North, stated he was impressed that the City
has a AAA Bond rating and commended the City of conservative budgeting. He is a new
homeowner and thanked the City for being fiscally responsible.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the 2014 HRA Levy (Res2013-391), Resolution Adopting the 2014
Budgets (Res2013-392), Resolution Adopting Proposed Property Tax Levies for Taxes Payable
in 2014 (Res2013-393), and a Resolution Adopting the 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Program
Res2013-394). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
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