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Special Council Meeting
May 13, 2003
Mayor Johnson called a Special Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 5:15 p.m. in
the Public Safety Training Room, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on May 13, 2003.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Hewitt, Slavik, Black, Bildsoe
arrived at 5:40 p.m.), Neset, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Police Chief
Gerdes, Lieutenant Plekkenpol, Police Officer Swiatkiewicz, Investigator Christianson, Fire
Chief Kline, Property Management Coordinator Jones, Park and Recreation Director Blank, and
City Clerk Paulson.
Interview Youth for Various Boards and Commissions
The Council interviewed youth for positions on the Youth Advisory Council, Human Rights
Commission, Environmental Quality Committee, and the Wayzata/Plymouth Chemical Health
Commission. The Council discussed the interviews.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Hewittto direct
staff to prepare an Ordinance to amend the composition of the Environmental Ouality
Committee, to chance the student membership from two regular and two alternate members to
three regular voting members, and to add one student member to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Expansion of Public Safety Building
Police Chief Gerdes stated a committee was formed to study the expansion of the Public Safety
Building. The first need that was studied was a garage for the squad cars. He stated the building
was originally designed with a garage. However, that space as well as other office space was
deleted prior to construction. He stated they are in need of additional storage space as well as
garage space. He noted that the committee reviewed current needs and emergency needs. They
toured other police departments' buildings. He requested additional direction from the Council
on whether and/or how to proceed. If it is the desire of the Council to proceed, an architect
would be selected and other departments such as Engineering and Community Development
would be involved.
City Manager Johnson commented that all City departments are at full capacity, so this would be
an opportune time to evaluate City Hall as well. He noted that with any expansion, there could
be the loss of existing parking spaces.
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Councilmember Bildsoe stated he would like to review all priorities and options for the Police
Department and City Hall.
Mayor Johnson stated staff needs to review what space would be necessary for the future.
Councilmember Black stated she is very concerned how the exterior of the expansion would
blend in with the amphitheater area. She suggested that the garage doors not be located facing
the Hilde Performance Center.
Councilmember Stein agreed that the City needs to plan the space for at least the next 20 years
and the expansion needs to be aesthetically pleasing to the surrounding area.
Councilmember Hewitt stated she is concerned about cost, and she would like to see the options
priced separately. She stated she would like to know what the cost would be if the current
building was totally "gutted."
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to direct
staff to proceed with selecting an architect and preparing a detailed cost and plan.
Mayor Johnson and Councilmembers Bildsoe and Stein volunteered to serve on the interview
committee for the selection of the architect.
City Manager Johnson stated staff would be preparing a request for proposal, and the goal would
be to begin the design process by the end of the summer.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Appointments to the Aquatic Vegetation Management Group
Councilmembers Stein and Black indicated that they would be recommending that Marjorie
Larson and Donald Maxwell be appointed to the Aquatic Vegetation Management Group.
Schedule Future Study Sessions
City Manager Johnson informed the Council that Providence Academy would be unable to
attend the Special Meeting on June 16 when the third sheet of ice is discussed. Therefore, he
suggested this item be placed on the June 24 Regular Council meeting agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to cancel
the June 16 meeting and place the consideration of a third sheet of ice on the June 24 Regular
Council Meeting agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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The Council requested that everyone who was in attendance at the April 15 Special Meeting
when the third sheet of ice was discussed, be informed that this item is now on the June 24
Regular Council Meeting agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember to schedule a Study Session on June 16 at 7:00 p.m. for the
purpose of discussing the Bassett Creek Management Organization. With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
The Council requested that the ribbon cutting ceremony for Greenwood Sport Field on May 20 at
6:00 p.m. be officially noticed since there could be a quorum of the Council present.
Councilmember Neset asked for the Council's reactions and/or thoughts on the recent handgun
legislation.
Mayor Johnson stated that the League of Minnesota Cities is currently interpreting the law in
order that it could provide assistance to cities.
Councilmember Hewitt stated she recently attended the Senior Council meeting, and she asked
who would be attending the next meeting.
City Manager Johnson stated he would notify the Council as to their next meeting.
Councilmember Slavik volunteered to attend the next meeting if it didn't conflict with any other
meetings.
Adiournment
Mayor Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
S(andra R. Paulson, City Clerk