HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-09-2002Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
April 9, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April 9, 2002.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Hewitt, Harstad, Johnson, Slavik, and
Stein.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Fire Captain Hurr,
Finance Director Hahn, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Housing Supervisor
Barnes, Acting Transit Administrator Bentley, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Police Chief
Gerdes, Public Works Director Faulkner, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
Vivian Greeninger, 4534 Quantico Lane North, thanked the City for organizing the Plymouth
Housing Forum on March 19. She stated the forum was very informative and very well
organized. She asked when residents could receive a copy of the results and recommendations
that were discussed at the forum. In addition, MICAH desires to meet with the Council to
discuss the responses from the forum and the recommendations.
Community Development Director Hurlburt explained that staff is assembling that information,
and it would be provided to the Council within the near future.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Presentations to Winners of Human Rights Commission Essay Contest
Joan Jensen, former Chair of the Human Rights Commission, announced the winners of this
year's Middle School Essay Contest sponsored by the Human Rights Commission. Mayor
Tierney and the Council presented certificates and awards to Chad Schwarze, Julia Vill, Justin
Wong, and Andy Cooper.
4.02) Prayer Breakfast (America United Under Glory)
Councilmember Johnson reported on the National Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 2, 6:00
a.m. at Vision of Glory Lutheran Church.
4.03) City Auction
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Finance Director Hahn reported on the annual City auction on April 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Public Works Maintenance Facility.
Gophers Hockey
Bob commented on the Gophers National Hockey Championship. He noted that two members of
the team, Jordan Leopold and Pat Leary, attended Armstrong High School.
Approval of Agenda
Mayor Tierney requested to add the invitation from the Hennepin County Technical College to
use their facilities as item No. 9.2 under Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Harstad, to
approve the amended a egnda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Tierney asked if there were any additions, corrections, or deletions to be made to the
Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Johnson requested to remove item No. 6.19 and place it under General Business
as item No. 8.3.
City Manager Johnson informed the Council of the minor amendment to the purchase agreement
for item No. 6.12, and this has been provided to the Council at their desks. He stated regarding
item No. 6.25, the dates of the easements should be amended in the Resolution to July 10, 2002
through November 15, 2002. Lastly, he requested that item No. 6.21 be removed from the
Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.4 since staff has provided new
information on that item.
Councilmember Harstad requested to remove item No. 6.04 and place it under General Business
as item No. 8.5.
Councilmember Stein requested to remove item No. 6.12 and place it under General Business as
item No. 8.6.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
approve the amended Consent Agenda which included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2002 and Special Council Meeting
Minutes of March 26, 2002.
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6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for Period ending March 29, 2002 (Res2002-154).
6.03) Resolution Approving the Purchase of Play Equipment for Heritage Park (Res2002-155).
6.04) (This item was placed under General Business as item No. 8.5).
6.05) Resolution Approving Final Plat for ZB Companies Inc., for "Trenton Ponds 3`d
Addition" for Property located north of 10th Avenue and east of Trenton Circle (2001133 —
Res2002-156), and a Resolution Approving a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Interim Use
Permit, and Variances for ZB Companies Inc., for Property located north of 10th Avenue and east
of Trenton Circle (2001133 — Res2002-157).
6.06) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Exemption Form for the
Wetland Conservation Act, Trenton Ponds Office (2001133 — Res2002-158).
6.07) Resolution Approving Payment to Nadeau Construction (Res2002-159).
6.08) Resolution Appointing Fred Moore to the Elm Creek Water Management Association
Res2002-160).
6.09) Resolution Approving 2002 Amusement License for Gopher State Expositions Inc
Res2002-161).
6.10) Resolution Approving Lot Consolidation of Two Existing Lots for Shadow Hills
Apartments for Sand Companies, Inc. for Property located at the Northeast Quadrant of the
Intersection of Nathan Lane and 45th Avenue North (2002026 — Res2002-162), Resolution
Replacing Resolution 2000-259 for Approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat for Sand
Companies, Inc. for a 318 -Unit Apartment Complex located at the Northeast Quadrant of the
Intersection of Nathan Lane and 45th Avenue North (20149— Res2002-163), and a Resolution
Replacing Resolution 2001-260 for Approval of a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, interim Use
Permit, and a Variance for Sand Companies, Inc. for a 318 -Unit Apartment Complex located at
the Northeast Quadrant of the Intersection of Nathan Lane and 4th Avenue North (20149 —
Res2002-164).
6.11) Resolution Approving Wetland Mitigation and Replacement Plan for MIM Enterprises,
Paulas Place (2001017 — Res2002-165).
6.12) (This item was placed under General Business as item No. 8.6).
6.13) Resolution Approving Termination of Special Assessment Agreements between Weston
Corporation and the City within Nanterre (Res2002-166).
6.14) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
2002 Street Reconstruction Project (2001 — Res2002-167).
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6.15) Resolution Awarding Bid for Central Plant Water Tower Reconditioning and Painting
Res2002-168).
6.16) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
2002 Seal Coat Program (Res2002-169).
6.17.1) Resolution Amending Development Contract for Harvest Hills Addition (2001023 —
Res2002-170).
6.17.2) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Harvest Hills (2001023 —
Res2002-171).
6.18) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute a Grant Contract with
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Drug Policy and.Violence Prevention to
implement Video Camera Project (Res2002-172).
6.19) (This item was placed under General Business as item No. 8.3).
6.20) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Bids, for Plymouth
Boulevard Landscaping (Res2002-173).
6.21) (This item was placed under General Business as item No. 8.4).
6.22) Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report for Hemlock Lane Street
Reconstruction Project (2005 — Res2002-174).
6.23) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for the Hilde Performance Center Utilities .
Res2002-175).
6.24) Resolution Approving Purchase of Web Site Redesign Produce and Support from
Midwave Corporation (Res2002-176).
6.25) Resolution Authorizing Condemnation Proceedings for Hennepin County Road 101
Improvement Project (9005 — Res2002-177).
There being no further discussion, the motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Harstad stated there have been many change orders relating to poor soil
conditions. He requested that staff attempt to address this issue earlier in projects to avoid
change orders.
Public Hearings
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7.1) Continued Hearing on Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District for Stone
Creek Village located at the Northeast Quadrant of Highway 55 and West Medicine Lake
Drive
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to
continue this item until May 14 in order that all applications for this project (Tax Increment
Financing District, Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, Wetland Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and
Interim Use Permit) could be considered simultaneously. No testimonv would be heard this
even .
Councilmember Johnson suggested that the Council accept testimony from residents who are
here this evening.
Mayor Tierney suggested that the Council conducts the public hearing and after testimony is
given, continues the hearing to May 14.
There being no further discussion, the Council voted on the motion. With all members voting
against the motion but Stein and Harstad, the motion failed.
Mayor Tierney announced this is a continued hearing.
Housing Supervisor Barnes reiterated the request for establishment of a Tax Increment Financing
Housing District as was discussed at the February 26 hearing. He stated since the February 26
meeting; the City's financial consultants, bond counsel, and the developer have worked together
to finalize the agreement.. He stated the main issue that needed to be addressed was how to
coordinate the terms of the tax increment financing note with the other financing for the project.
As.part of resolving this concern, the term of the note was reduced from 14 to 13 years.
Councilmember Johnson asked if staff has analyzed the soil borings. Housing Supervisor Barnes
replied a complete and accurate soil analysis has been performed, and staff has reviewed the
analysis. City Manager Johnson added the assumption is that the soils aren't very good due to
the need for 50 to 75 foot pilings.
Councilmember Johnson asked how large the apartments would be since the number of units has
been increased due to the higher construction costs.
Jeff Huggett, representing Dominium Development, replied the one -bedroom apartments would
be approximately 750 square feet. The larger three-bedroom units would be'approximately
1,500 square feet.
Erika Urban, 1541 West Medicine Lake Drive, stated she is concerned how this development
would affect the environment, the wetland, and Medicine Lake. She indicated that this
development would have an adverse impact on the traffic congestion in this area. She noted that
a traffic study wasn't necessary, as zoning would allow an apartment use. She asked who would
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pay for the road into the development from West Medicine Lake Drive as well as the
improvement to the frontage road. She supports affordable housing, but she doesn't feel that it
should be at the expense of impacting the wetland and Medicine Lake.
Michele Kessler, 9900 54th Place North #7, stated she is speaking on behalf of Plymouth
Housing Task Force. They support this development as well as the tax increment financing.
This development would assist the City in meeting its affordable housing goals.
Keith Pizzala, 2700 Pine View Lane, asked why there was never a rezoning sign. on this property
when it was proposed to be rezoned. He agreed with Ms. Urban's comments on the traffic
congestion in this area as well as the need for a traffic study. He spoke of the additional
impervious surface area that would impact the wetland. He stated the runoff from the parking
lots would drain to a proposed holding pond, and he feels this would just be creating a hazardous
waste site. He stated the zoning was changed for this property in order that there would be less
traffic, but in his opinion, there would only be less traffic if it were a commercial development.
Dick Anderson, 10530 South Shore Drive, stated he is also concerned ,about this development
affecting the wetlands and Medicine Lake. The efficiency of a wetland is affected when there is
an increase in the runoff. This development's runoff would affect 50% of the wetland. He asked
if the Soil and Water Resources Board has been involved with this project. He also supports
affordable housing, but not when it would affect the wetlands. He asked if a 130 -unit apartment
building is reasonable for this location when there is already an apartment building located to the
north of this site. He also spoke of the increased traffic in an already congested area.
Paul Behl, 10508 South Shore Drive, provided a handout to the Council which listed his
concerns. His concerns included the following:
1. Effect on traffic patterns (West Medicine Lake Road, South Shore Drive, no traffic study
even though the area is surrounded by commercial property, effect of residential traffic on peak
hours, and access to Rainbow from 13th Avenue).
2. Effect on wetlands and Medicine Lake. This includes the amount of pollution on the
impervious surface that would drain to the wetland, utilizing a holding pond or wetland, amount
of impervious surface, 25 -ft. buffer zones instead of 50 -ft. buffer zones. In addition, would the
sidewalk/bikeway be removed for the north frontage road and a sidewalk/bikepath be
reconstructed in the wetland, and what are the locations for the four alternative wetland buffer
strips.
3. No on-site signage for the rezoning of this property.
4. Noise management on this site from Highway 55.
5. The cost to provide low-income and handicap housing ($146,000/unit).
6. The amount of park land dedication how is the in lieu of parkland funds utilized.
7. Commensurate the loss of wetlands on Little Peninsula of Medicine Lake for new houses and
road.
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Terrie Christian, 9910 South Shore Drive, stated she supports affordable housing but not at the
expense of greatly impacting the wetlands. She stated it appears that the City would be trading
off the high quality of the wetland in order to provide affordable housing. She indicated that
there is other land in the City that would be more appropriate for this type of development where
it wouldn't affect a wetland and there would be better soils.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated the majority of the concerns that have been
expressed this evening would be addressed in the staff report for the Planning Commission's
hearing on April 17.
She stated the rezoning of this property was approved as a matter of entire rezoning on a
community wide basis for the Comprehensive Plan. She stated the transportation plan in the
Comprehensive Plan did identify reconstruction to the frontage road and the connection to West
Medicine Lake Drive. The wetland would be mitigated because of the frontage road even if
there were no development for this site. She stated regarding noise, there are no proposed sound
walls. She stated regarding the payment in lieu of park dedication, there'isn't a need for a park
on this site according to the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, a payment in lieu of park
dedication is made and those funds are used to improve the City's overall park system. She
clarified that there is no connection between this development and the Little Peninsula on
Medicine Lake.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
continue the hearingty 14.
Councilmember Slavik requested that the minutes from this item be included in the Planning
Commission's packets for their April 17 meeting.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried;
General Business
8.1) Approval of Master Plan for Mud Lake Park
Mayor Tierney mentioned the correspondence received from Jean Kessler, 13825 58`" Avenue
North, who supports the proposed master plan for Mud Lake Park.
Park and Recreation Director Blank commented on the February 27 informational meeting with
the adjacent neighborhoods on this project. He stated the consultant has addressed all the
requests and issues that the residents presented. He requested that the Council approve the
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master plan, the revised project budget, and authorize the consultant to begin the preparation of
plans and specifications for the project.
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Barry Warner and Ken Grieshaber from SRF Consulting Group illustrated and discussed the
various components of the master plan. A considerable amount of discussion was held on
accessing the park from County Road 47. Hennepin County would be improving County Road
47 to a four -lane roadway sometime in the future, but it's currently not included in their five year
Capital Improvement Plan or in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Some of the issues to consider
include:
1. Signing and striping at Dallas Lane and Annapolis Lane over County Road 47.
2. An underground crossing under County Road 47 as a pedestrian bridge over the roadway
wouldn't be feasible to the ramps that would be necessary on both sides of the bridge.
3. A pedestrian activated traffic signal over County Road 47.
Public Works Director Faulkner commented that there has been the preliminary discussion of
switching County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane with the County so Vicksburg Lane would be
become a County roadway, and the City would be responsible for County Road 47.
Councilmember Hewitt thanked the residents of Camelot Estates in pursuing changing the name
of Mud Lake.
A resident of Camelot Estates commented that their neighborhood supports the proposed master
plan for Mud Lake Park. He stated they have concerns regarding the access to the park from
County Road 47, but they understand that there would be further discussions on this. He
indicated that they have requested the name of the lake be changed to Lake Camelot.
Public Works Director Faulkner commented that the City would request the Minnesota
Department of Transportation to perform a speed study of County Road 47 due to the increase of
traffic in the area. He also commented that staff would be working in conjunction with the
Department of Natural Resources to drain the lake this summer and eliminate the majority of the
plant growth in order to improve the quality of the lake.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
admit a Resolution Approving Master Plan for Mud Lake Neighborhood Park and Revised
Construction Budget (Res2002-178). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Approval of Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan for "Timber Creek Crossing"
201 -Unit Townhome Development — Orrin Thompson Homes, Inc. 2001114)
Community Development Director Hurlburt Anne illustrated the proposed 201 -unit townhome
development that would be located north and west of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and north of
future Schmidt Lake Road. She explained the site plan incorporates a required 25 -foot side yard
setback between structures as well as a building style to incorporate more modestly priced units.
She stated the base price of these units (36 of 201 units or about 18 percent of the units) would
meet the definition of affordable in the City's Comprehensive Plan. She noted there would be a
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Variance required for the front yard setback for one of the units. This Variance would be
necessary in order to allow one of the more affordable units. She stated the primary access into
this development would be from the extension of Schmidt Lake Road. There would also be a
secondary public road access along the western boundary with Harvest Hills. She stated that
Dunkirk Lane is proposed as a minor collector that would eventually extend north to connect to
the existing Dunkirk Lane in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Slavik commended staff and the developer in striving to make some of the units
affordable.
Councilmember Stein indicated his concern about the units between the railroad and Schmidt
Lake Road.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated these types of units have been very successful
in other developments, and there would be fencing adjacent to the railroad tracks.
Bill Pritchard, representing Orrin Thompson Homes, stated they desired to develop an affordable
housing development in the City. All of the units would have two -car garages, and they would
exceed the City's parking requirement. They would minimize the impact to the wetland as the
holding pond would be located away from the creek in order to minimize the effect on the creek.
With their marking activities, they would stress where future decks and three season porches
could be located. They would also provide full disclosure of the proximity of the railroad tracks
to the units.
Councilmember Johnson complimented the developer in providing affordable housing units. She.
asked if there are any controls to make sure units aren't purchased and then rented out. Mr.
Pritchard replied there are no specific controls; however, they strive to sell the units only to
potential homeowners. Community Development Director Hurlburt added since there is not
public financing involved with this project, there aren't any restrictions on the income levels,
sale prices, etc.
Ray Baird, with Orrin Thompson, illustrated photographs of the proposed development.
Councilmember Harstad asked if a transit station similar to the Reserve Development has been
considered for this development. Mr. Pritchard illustrated proposed bus stops for children within
the development. Community Development Director Hurlburt added there could be future
transit opportunities once Schmidt Lake Road is completed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located north and
west of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and north of future Schmidt Lake Road (2001114 —
Ord2002-16), Resolution Approvin FgfindingsofFactfortheRezoninogfPropertylocatednorth
and west of the Canadian pacific Railroad and north of future Schmidt Lake Road (2001114 —
Res2002-179), Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Orrin Thompson Homes for a 201-
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Unit Townhouse Develobment located north and west of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and north
of future Schmidt Lake Road (Res2002-180), and a Resolution Approving a Site Plan and
Variances for Orrin Thompson Homes for a 201 -Unit Townhouse Development located north
and west of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and north of future Schmidt Lake Road (2001114 -
Res2002-181). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council took a break from 9:20-9:30 p.m.
8.3) Taxicab Service Agreement to Supplement Plymouth Dial -a -Ride
Councilmember Johnson requested additional time to study this concept as well as review all cab.
companies who could be interested in bidding on this service.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to
schedule a future Study Session to discuss this item.
Councilmember Stein stated rather than scheduling a Study Session, the Council could direct
staff to obtain bids from all interested cab companies.
Councilmember Slavik envisioned that this service would be for senior citizens that are unable to
utilize transportation services through dial -a -ride. As proposed, this service would be available
for any resident who would be unable to utilize dial -a -ride.
Acting Transit Administrator Bentley stated the City didn't prepare a request for proposals
RFP). He explained the intent was to exercise this option for one year, and then analyze the
system to determine if it was feasible. He stated the Metropolitan Council currently utilizes the
proposed taxicab company. In addition, staff wanted to implement this service as soon as
possible because as the dial -a -ride service continues to grow, staff must deny ride requests
certain times of the day.
Councilmember Johnson stated the City's taxicab ordinance might need to be updated.
Councilmember Harstad stated for any taxicab company to be considered, they would need to
implement a drug and alcohol abuse testing program.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember
Hewitt, to schedule a Study Session on May 7 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss this item. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.4) Resolution Amending Policy on Repair or Replacement of Mailboxes Damaged
through removal of Ice and Snow from City Maintained Street System
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Finance Director Hahn reported on the proposed amendments to the policy on sanding and the
removal of ice and snow from City streets. He stated staff is recommending to increase the
amount of reimbursement for mailboxes directly hit by City snow removal vehicles from $50 to
100, to increase the amount of reimbursement for mailboxes damaged indirectly by plowing
operations from $25 to $50, permit the City Manager or designees to deviate from policy in the
event of unusual circumstances, and assume liability for damage to underground lawn sprinkling
systems resulting from direct contact by City snow removal vehicles. He stated regarding the
sprinkler heads, staff is proposing to assume liability for damages to sprinkler heads as this was a
particularly difficult year for the snowplowing crews to avoid damage to sprinkler systems
because of the heavy snow and unfrozen sod in most yards. This would cost approximately
5,000.
Councilmember Harstad supported the amended policy for the damage to mailboxes but not with
the sprinkler heads. He mentioned the City of Maple Grove's policy where the city will replace
the damaged sprinkler head on a one-time basis, and then inform the homeowner that in the
future they must remove the sprinkler head in the fall. He stated sprinkler heads are a risk
element when they are placed in the City's right-of-way. He requested the Council to not deviate
from the current policy this year because of a non -typical winter.
Councilmember Hewitt stated mailboxes are a necessity but underground sprinkler systems
aren't; therefore, she doesn't support the City assuming liability for damaged sprinkler heads.
She could foresee that if the City were to assume liability for damaged sprinkler heads in the
right-of-way, this could be even a larger problem as more new developments come into the City.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to.
adopt the proposed revised policy.
Councilmember Johnson voiced her support for the City to pay for damages to sprinkler heads.
She stated if someone's property is damaged, and it was reasonably placed there, it should be
repaired. She believes it's the City's responsibility to pay for occasional damage to sprinkler
heads.
Councilmember Slavik stated she supports the motion.
Councilmember Stein stated he wouldn't support the motion as it deviates from the discussion
held at the March 26 Study Session.
Mayor Tierney stated a policy whereby staff would need to exercise their discretion could be
difficult. She stated maintenance of the City's right-of-way is the responsibility of the property
owner.
Finance Director Hahn and City Manager Johnson spoke of the need to have a uniform policy.
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Councilmember Stein stated he could support reimbursing the property owner for the damaged
head only.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember
Johnson, to provide reimbursement for the actual cost of the damaged sprinkler head only, not to
exceed a determined amount, but staff could exercise their discretion within the policy to repair
the entire sprinkler heads including labor, not to exceed a determined amount.
The Council discussed the logistics of the homeowners associations contacting and/or billing the
City for damages to sprinkler heads.
Since it appeared that the Council could have a split vote on the substitute motion,
Councilmember Slavik withdrew her motion.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Mayor Tierney, to table this
item to the April 23 meeting.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to call
the question. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the main motion and with all members voting in favor but Stein and
Hewitt, the motion carried.
8.5) Resolution Approving Replacement of Astroplay Artificial Turf
Councilmember Harstad commented that it appears the original turf installed could have been
defective as the identical was installed at other locations, and they haven't experienced any
problems.
Park and Recreation Director Blank stated this concern was discussed. However, the turf has
also been used every week of the year for the past three and one-half years. He stated the
90,000 cost to replace the turf is a negotiated amount, and if the City waits to replace the turf in
three to four years, the cost could exceed $400,000.
Motion was made by Councilmember Harstad, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
adopt a Resolution Approving Replacement of AstroplU Artificial Turf (Res2002-182).
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to call
the question. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the main motion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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8.6) Resolution Approving Purchase Agreement and Warranty Deed with Wilson Services
for City -Owned Property at 17920 30th Place North for County Road 101 Improvement
Project
Councilmember Stein asked if staff contacted other non-profit agencies, other than Interfaith
Outreach, for the purchase of this home. Public Works Director Faulkner replied no.
Community Development Director Hurlburt added Interfaith Outreach offered $50,000 for the
property, and they proposed to demolish the home.
Councilmember Harstad requested the City Attorney to determine if there was an errors and
omissions clause with the appraisers who reviewed this property prior to the City purchasing it as
the City is selling this property for less than the appraised value.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Purchase Agreement and Warranty Deed with Wilson Services for City -
Owned Property at 17920 30th Place North (9005 — Res2002-183). With all members voting in
favor but Johnson, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update
There was no report.
9.2) Hennepin Technical College
Mayor Tierney reported on an invitation received from Hennepin Technical College for the use
of their facilities at no cost for a future Council Study Session.
Adiournment
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk