HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10-22-2002Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
October 22, 2002
Mayor Tierney called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on October 22, 2002.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Hewitt, Slavik, Black, Johnson, and
Stein.
ABSENT: Councilmember Harstad.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Fire Chief Kline,
Community Development Director Hurlburt, Public Works Director Faulkner, City Forester
Buck, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Housing Manager Barnes, Police Chief Gerdes,
Finance Director Hahn, Attorney Scott, and City Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
Connie Fortin, 11720 48h Place North, reported on the question that is on the General Election
ballot whether to terminate the Hennepin County Conservation District. She stated the district is
a technical advisory group that provides advice on lakes, water, and soil issues. In addition,
there are a number of grants that they have secured for cities for their water improvement plans.
She stated the district and the City have a very good working relationship, and it would be a
tremendous loss to the City to lose this district. She provided a brochure to the Council and
those in attendance and encouraged everyone to visit their website.
Councilmember Black agreed that the district is very helpful, and they are the technical advisors
to the Elm Creek Watershed District.
Ms. Fortin added that there never has been a conservation district that has been eliminated in the
State.
Assistant City Manager Ahrens encouraged voters to review the Star Tribune's Voters' Guide as
well as any articles in the Sun Newspaper on this item.
Karl Pokorny, 1890 North Troy Lane, thanked the Council on behalf of the Money Lake
Homeowners Association for the pumping of Mooney Lake. He stated the pumping began on
October 1, and the lake has decreased six inches.
Public Works Director Faulkner informed the Council that the watershed district is splitting the
cost with the City for pumping of the lake. The district is providing the engineers, and the City
is providing maintenance crews for the pumping and making sure the water is flowing properly.
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Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Announcement of November 5 General Election and Proclamation Declaring
November 5 as "Election Judge Appreciation Day"
City Clerk Paulson illustrated the proposed ballots for the November 5 General Election as well
as polling locations throughout the City.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to
adopt a Proclamation Designating November 5, 2002 as "Election Judge Appreciation Day."
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Council -member Johnson requested that there be increased Signage for some of the polling
locations in the City.
4.02) Announcement of Chocolate Sampler
Park and Recreation Director Blank announced that this year's Chocolate Sampler would be held
on November 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Plymouth Creek Center.
Councilmember Slavik reported that the Fire Department recently received the Life Safety
Achievement Award for 2001.
Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Johnson requested to add to the agenda the Metropolitan Council's Performance
Ranking Report on Affordable Housing as item No. 9.1 under Reports and Staff
Recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
approve the amended agenda. 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.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
approve the Consent Agenda, which included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Regular Council Meeting minutes of October 8, 2002.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending October 11, 2002 (Res2002-
472).
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6.03) Resolution Approving 2002 Tobacco License for Four Seasons Liquor 3, Inc. d/b/a Four
Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane (Res2002-473).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Variance for Joseph Scheitlin for Property located at 2825
Evergreen Lane North (2002117 — Res2002-474).
6.05) Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preparation of Report for Street
Lighting in Hidden Terrace Addition (Res2002-475), Resolution Receiving Report and Ordering
Project for Street Lighting for Hidden Terrace Addition (Res2002-476), Resolution Declaring
Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preparation of Report for Street Lighting in Graviere 2nd
Addition (Res2002-477), Resolution Receiving Report and Ordering Project for Street Lighting
for Graviere 2nd Addition (Res2002-478), Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and
Ordering Preparation of Report for Street Lighting in Forster Preserve Plat 5 Addition (Res2002-
479), Resolution Receiving Report and Ordering Project for Street Lighting for Forster Preserve
5 Addition (Res2002-480), Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preparation'
of Report for Street Lighting in the Fields of Nanterre (Res2002-481), and a Resolution
Receiving Report and Ordering Project for Street Lighting in the Fields of Nanterre (Res2002-
482).
6.06) Resolution Finding No Objection to Lawful Gambling Exemption for Oakwood.
Elementary PTA (Res2002-483).
6.07) Acceptance for first nine months 2002 financial report.
6.08) Resolution Approving Changes to Employees Flexible Benefit Account Plan (Res2002-
484).
6.09) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for Peony Lane/Schmidt Lake Road Traffic
Signal (1028 — Res2002-485).
6.10) Resolution Denying a Request for a Variance to Allow Installation of an In -Ground Pool
and Concrete Patio 12 Feet into the 15 -foot Structure Setback to the Wetland Buffer for Property
at 4895 Rosewood Lane North (2002114 — Res2002-486).
6.11) Resolution Approving Installation of a Stop Sign on the East Approach of 24d' Avenue at
Magnolia Lane (Res2002-487).
6.12) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Approve the Issuance of an $1,999,500 Educational
Facilities Revenue Note (West Lutheran High School Project), Series 2002, by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Res2002-488).
6.13.1) Resolution Adopting Assessments for Carlson Parkway/Gleason Lake Drive Traffic
Signal Improvements (Res2002-489).
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6.13.2) Resolution Adopting Assessments for Vicksburg Lane from Highway 55 to 36 h Avenue
Improvements (9919 — Res2002-490).
Councilmember Hewitt stated she would be abstaining from item No. 6.06 due to a conflict of
interest.
The motion carried to approve the amended Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Assessment Hearing for 2002 Removal and Destruction of Diseased Trees, Roll 1
Finance Director Hahn reported on the assessments for the 2002 removal and destruction of
diseased trees, Roll 1.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Tierney
declared the public hearing closed.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2002 Removal and Destruction of Diseased Trees, Roll 1
Res2002-491). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.2) Assessment Hearing for 2002 Weed Eradication and Destruction, Roll 1
Finance Director Hahn reported on the proposed assessments for 2002 weed eradication and
destruction, Roll 1.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Tierney
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting Assessments for 2002 Weed Eradication and Destruction, Roll 1 (Res2002-
492). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.3) Assessment Hearing for Schmidt Lake Area Street Reconstruction (2001)
Public Works Director Faulkner reported on the proposed assessments for the street
reconstruction improvements to the Schmidt Lake area (east of Larch Lane, west of Zachary
Lane including 45t` Avenue through 48th Avenue). He noted that staff received correspondence
from Ionut Cardei, 4680 Forestview Lane North, who objects to their proposed assessment. He
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added that there are special assessment deferrals for those individuals who are 62 years of age or
older.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Tierney
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting` Assessments for 2002 Street Reconstruction in the Schmidt Lake Area
2001 - Res2002-493). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.4) Assessment A"Aearing for Nathan Lanell ancaster Lane Street Improvements (? 0? 4)
Mayor Tierney reported that a written objection was received from Rockford Square Associates.
Public Works Director Faulkner illustrated Rockford Square Associate's property, which is the.
strip mall area. He stated this property owner didn't grant the City an easement, and they didn't
view this project as benefit to their property.
1 Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Tierney
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting Assessments for Nathan Lane/Lancaster Lane Street Improvements (10 14 -
Res2002-494). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.5) Off -Sale Liquor License Application for Four Seasons Liquor 3, Inc. d/b/a Four
Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane
City Clerk Paulson reported on the request of Four Seasons Liquors 3 Inc. for an Off Sale Liquor
License for Four Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
Mayor Tierney encouraged the applicant to participate in the City's Best Practices Program. The
applicant was present and stated he would participate.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Tierney
declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt a
Resolution Approving Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Four Seasons Liquors 3, Inc.
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d/b/a Four Seasons Liquors, 4232 Lancaster Lane (Res2002-495). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Consider Comments on Metropolitan Council 2030 Blueprint
Community Development Director Hurlburt provided a summary of the Metropolitan Council's
2030 Blueprint Plan which is establishes regional growth policies, framework for metropolitan
systems (parks, transportation, airports, sewer), and serves as a guide for local comprehensive
plans. She stated the Metropolitan Council conducted a public hearing on the plan on October
16, and the public comment period ends on October 28. Following that date, a revised bl1eprint
would be issued in November with the final plan to be adopted on December 18.
She reported that the comments prepared by AMM reflect the concerns of City staff and elected
officials who reviewed the document. She discussed those comments as contained in the staff
report and recommended that the Council adopt the Resolution approving these comments as
well as the following additional comments:
1. There is a need to recognize the importance of Highway 55 west of I-494 as part of the
regional transportation system and to recognize the potential impacts of regional growth
management policies within this transportation corridor.
2. More information on the natural resources inventory is necessary for it to be useful in
planning at the local level. While it is clear why three of the four areas in Plymouth were
designated, it is not clear why the fourth area was found to be regionally significant..
3. The estimate of $10,000 per acre for protection of significant natural resource areas is
inadequate, and more financial support will be needed if local governments will be expected to
protect these areas.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Approving Comments on the Metropolitan Council's Draft Blueprint 2030
Res2002-496), and direct staff to submit the Resolution to the Metropolitan Council prior to the
October 28 deadline for receiving comments on the public hearing draft. With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Metropolitan Council's Performance Report on Affordable Housing
Councilmember Johnson stated it was surprising to see that the City scored lower in the report
especially with all the innovation and strives that the City has made. She stated the scorings,
rankings, and questions that the Metropolitan Council utilized to rank cities are included in the
report. She requested staff to express concerns to the Metropolitan Council on why the City
disagrees with their score as well as comments on other strategies cities are utilizing.
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Councilmember Black suggested that this report be provided to housing advocates in the
community.
Councilmember Johnson added that copies of this report could also be available for the Joint
Meeting with the HRA on November 18.
City Manager Johnson suggested that this report be sent to local legislators for educational
purposes.
Adiournment
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adjourn
the meeting at 8:40 p.m. With all members votin in favor, thei n carried.
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Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk
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