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Special Council Meeting
April 16, 2002
A Special Joint Meeting with County Commissioners who represent the City of Plymouth
was called to order by Mayor Tierney at 6:00 p.m. at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800
34th Avenue North, on April 16, 2002.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Hewitt, Black, Johnson, and
Slavik.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Harstad and Stein.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Lieutenant
Franz, Public Works Director Faulkner, Fire Chief Kline, Park and Recreation Director
Blank, Community Development Director Hurlburt, and City Clerk Paulson.
COMMISSSIONERS PRESENT: Commissioners Stenglein and Steele.
ABSENT: Commissioner Tambornino.
Road Improvements
Public Works Director Faulkner illustrated and discussed proposed City/County CIP
projects for 2002-2006 as well as six future projects that could be necessary in the future
but aren't included in any CIP plans.
The Commissioners explained that the County road improvements are on a rotation basis
based on the evaluation of the road systems by their staff.
A discussion was held on County Road 47 and who would be responsible for this road in
the future. Councilmember Black stated it is difficult to determine when improvements
should be included in the City's CIP if the County and the City were to switch the
responsibilities for County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane.
The Commissioners stated they would discuss with the County Engineer the long-term
plans for this roadway.
Human Service Delivery
Mayor Tierney explained the City is being asked to contribute increasing time and
funding to human service planning agencies and to local school district collaboratives.
She asked what the County's philosophy is toward regional human service planning
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commissions and the family service collaboratives so that the City could best support
those agencies through which the County intends to deliver services.
Commissioner Steele stated that she is unsure of the role of the Northwest Hennepin
Human Service Agency. She questions whether funding could be better spent toward
direct service than planning.
City Manager Johnson stated the City is involved with a number of family service
collaboratives as well as faith -based agencies, such as PRISM.
Councilmember Johnson stated the community-based collaboratives appear to be more.
in touch" with the needs of the community.
The Commissioners stated they would check to see what direction the County is
pursuing, where the collaboratives fit in, and how the funds are being utilized with the
human service planning agencies.
l Affordable Housing
Community Development Director Hurlburt explained how the City is trying to increase
affordable housing opportunities in the community, and how difficult it is for developers
to include this aspect due to the cost of land (approximately $150,000 per acre average)
and the need to involve so many different funding sources.
Commissioner Stenglein indicated that the County's initiatives are fairly limited. He also
commented that it doesn't seem feasible to provide affordable housing opportunities in
Plymouth due to the cost of the land. He stated that three units could be built in
Minneapolis for the same cost as one unit in Plymouth.
Plymouth Library
Councilmember Black asked if there are any plans for future expansion of the Plymouth
Library. Commissioner Steele replied no.
Councilmember Black suggested that that the County could consider a partnership with
the City sometime in the future.
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Redistricting
A brief discussion was held on the proposed redistricting plan for the City's wards. The
Commissioners requested that a proposed precinct map be sent to them.
Adjournment
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black,
to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk