HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 12-17-2002Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
December 17, 2002
Mayor Tierney 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 17, 2002.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Hewitt, Slavik, Black, Harstad,
Johnson, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Fire Chief Kline,
Community Development Director Hurlburt, Police Chief Gerdes, Lieutenant Goldstein,
Information Technology Manager Hohenstein, Systems Analyst Anderson, Communications
Manager LaFave, Public Works Director Faulkner, Park and Recreation Director Blank,
Communications Assistant Lyons, Human Resources Director Sobania, Financial Analyst Kohn,
City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council).
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Photo plaques were presented to outgoing Councilmember Harstad and Mayor Tierney.
Councilmember Johnson illustrated a Plymouth print that could be purchased with proceeds
going to the Millennium Garden.
Mayor Tierney presented to the Council a framed print on leadership that she requested be
displayed in the Council's Conference room.
4.01) Presentation of Citizen Academy Graduates
Lieutenant Goldstein and Mayor Tierney presented certificates to graduates of the 5t' Annual
Citizen Academy.
4.02) Presentation on New City Website
Communications Manager LaFave and Information Technology Manager Hohenstein illustrated
the new City website. They stressed that the new website is content driven and provides easy
navigation for the user.
The Council thanked staff for all their hard work on completing this project.
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Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Harstad requested to add a few parting comments as item No. 9.1 under Reports
and Staff Recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Harstad, 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.
City Manager Johnson reported on the requested correction to the November 19 Special Council
Meeting minutes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to
approve the Consent Agenda, which included the following items:
6.01) Joint Council and HRA Meeting Minutes of November 18, Special Meeting Minutes of
November 19 (as amended), December 2, and December 9, Regular Meeting Minutes of
November 26, and Truth in Taxation Hearing Minutes of December 2.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending December 6, 2002 (Res2002-
555).
6.03) Resolution Approving a Fence Height Variance in the Front Yard for Michael Stiegler
and Sonja Savre for Property located at 4115 Forestview Lane North (2002139 — Res2002-556).
6.04) Resolution Approving a PUD Amendment to Allow 23 -foot Front Yard Setbacks for Two
Single Family Homes in Phase Two of the Reserve located West of I-494 and North of the
Canadian Pacific Railroad (2002132 — Res2002-557), Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the
City Code to amend the Reserve PUD located West of 1-494 and North of the Canadian Pacific
Railroad (2002132 — Ord2002-33), and a Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Amending
the Zoning Ordinance Text for a PUD Amendment to Allow 23 -Foot Setbacks for Two Single
Family Homes in Phase Two of the Reserve located West of 1-494 and North of the Canadian
Pacific Railroad (2002132 — Res2002-558).
6.05) Resolution Approving a Variance for Driveway Setback and Width for Barb Fontaine for
Property located at 16955 40t' Avenue North (2002142 — Res2002-559).
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6.06) Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement between the City of Plymouth and Clerical,
Technical and Professional Employees represented by AFSCME, Council 14 for the Calendar
Years 2003 and 2004 (Res2002-560).
6.07) Resolution Approving the 2003 Pay and Compensation Plan (Res2002-561).
6.08) Resolution Approving the 2003 Monthly Contribution to Health and Dental Insurance or
Deferred Compensation for Non -Represented City Employees (Res2002-562).
6.09) Establishing 2003 Pay Schedule for Members of the Plymouth Fire Department
Res2002-563).
6.10) Resolution Apprciving Atnend i eritS to the Persoru el Policy (Res2002-564).
6.11) Resolution Approving Authorization for Speed Limit Reduction on Evergreen Lane from
30 mph to 25 mph (Res2002-565).
6.12) Resolution Approving Modified Resolution Approving Lot Division/Consolidation to
allow the Transfer of Land located at 3500 Plymouth Boulevard to the LifeTime Fitness Site
located at 3600 Plymouth Boulevard (2002143 — Res2002-566).
j l 6.13) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for 2003 Street Reconstruction
Project (3001— Res2002-567).
6.14) Resolution Designating Funding for Public Improvement Projects (Res2002-568).
6.15) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 2 and Final for City Center Area Street
Lighting Improvements (9020 — Res2002-569).
6.16) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for Central Plant Water Tower Painting and
Reconditioning Improvements (Res2002-570).
6.17) Resolution Ordering Public Hearing on the Vacation of Part of a Permanent Easement for
Public Utility Purposes and a Temporary Easement in the South 127.50 feet of Lot 16 of
Wayzata Farmsteads (Res2002-571).
6.18) Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preparation of Report for Street
Lighting in Glacier Vista Addition (Res2002-572), and a Resolution Receiving Report and
Ordering Project for Street Lighting in Glacier Vista Addition (Res2002-573).
6.19.1) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Sugar Hills 2nd Addition (93084
Res2002-574).
i (6.19.2) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Sugar Hills 3rd Addition (94044
Res2002-575).
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6.19.3) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Holly Creek Village Addition
97011— Res2002-576).
6.19.4) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Forster Preserve Plat 4 (99093 —
Res2002-577).
6.19.5) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Paulas Place (2001017 —
Res2002-578).
6.19.6) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Wellswood Court (2001076 —
Res2002-579).
6.19.7) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Forster Preserve Plat 5
20021111— Res2002-5 8 0).
6.20) Resolution Reimbursing Developer for Construction of Public Improvements for Seven
Greens (2001031— Res2002-581).
6.21) Acceptance of the Environmental Quality Committee's comments on 2003 legislative
priorities as requested by the Minnesota Lakes Association.
6.22) Resolution Approving Gasoline Service Station Licenses for 2003 (Res2002-582).
6.23) Resolution Approving 2003 Tobacco Licenses (Res2002-583).
6.24) Resolution Approving 2003 Amusement Licenses (Res2002-584).
6.25) Resolution Approving Target and Trap Shoot License for Plymouth Gun Club (Res2002-
585).
6.26) Resolution Terminating Tax Increment Financing (Economic Development) District No.
7-2 and Directing Decertification Thereof by the County Auditor (Res2002-586).
6.27) Resolution Terminating Tax Increment Financing (Soils Condition) District No. 7-3 and
Directing Decertification Thereof by the County Auditor (Res2002-587).
6.28) Resolution Approving Safekeeping and Securities Lending Agreements (Res2002-553)
and Resolution Adopting Modifications to the City's Financial Management Policy (Res2002-
554).
6.29) Resolution Abolishing the Public Safety Advisory Board (Res2002-588).
6.30) Resolution Renewing Hennepin County Contract for Access to County Information
Systems (Res2002-589).
6.31) Resolution Accepting Donation of Trophy Case (Res2002-590).
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Councilmember Slavik thanked the Plymouth/Wayzata Baseball Association for their donation
of the trophy case (item No. 6.31). She also thanked the members of the Public Safety Advisory
Board for their service on the board (item No. 6.29).
She stated regarding item No. 6.2 1, she has concerns regarding the Environmental Quality
Committee's (EQC) comments on the Minnesota Lakes Association Survey on State Boating
laws, as they are very vague. She registered a no vote on this item.
Councilmember Johnson stated that she attended the EQC's meeting in which this item was
discussed. She stated the State law hasn't been revised for 25 years so there are no current
licensing requirements. The goal is to review and update some of the boating safety rules.
Councilmember Black thanked staff for their work on salary and schedules for City employees
item No's. 6.06-6.10). She briefly discussed item No. 6.13 and requested that in the future,
maps be provided in the packet materials to illustrate the proposed project areas. Lastly, she
thanked staff for all their work on the proposed public improvement projects (item No. 6.14).
There being no further discussion, the motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Application for Off -Sale Liquor License for Super Valu, Inc., d/b/a Cub Foods, 4445
Nathan Lane North
City Clerk Paulson reported on the request of Super Valu, Inc. d/b/a Cub Foods, for an Off -Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License for their proposed expansion at 4445 Nathan Lane. .
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
The architect on the project illustrated the proposed plan for use of the front portion of the
former Gander Mountain space adjacent to Cub Food (9,000 square feet). A separate outside
entrance would be constructed for this space. He stated Holiday Companies would utilize the
remaining portion of the space for storage purposes. He stated Super Valu has opened similar
facilities in Stillwater and Brooklyn Park. He stated regarding the Best Practices Program, he is
unsure if the applicant would be participating.
Councilmember Johnson and Mayor Tierney encouraged the applicant to participate in the City's
Best Practices Program.
There being no one else 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 Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
a Resolution Approving Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Super Valu, Inc. d/b/a Cub
Foods, 4445 Nathan Lane (Res2002-591). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.2) Vacation of Perpetual Sanitary Sewer Easement within Paulas Place
Public Works Director Faulkner illustrated the proposed Vacation of a perpetual sanitary sewer
easement within Paulas Place Addition. He explained that sanitary sewer had to be relocated to
allow the development of the parcel. The easement in its present location is no longer necessary
since the required easements for the relocated sanitary sewer, the new street and watermain are
dedicated on the Final Plat.
Mayor Tiemey 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 Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
adopt a Resolution Authorizing; the Vacation of a Perpetual Sanitary Sewer Easement for Paulas
Place (Res2002-592). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
7.3) Adopt 2003 Budgets and Tax Levies
City Manager Johnson presented and discussed the proposed budget and tax levies for 2003.
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 Stein, to adopt a
Resolution Adopting 2003 Budgets (Res2002-593) and a Resolution Approving Property Tax
Levies for Taxes Payable in 2003 (Res2002-594). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
General Business
8.1) Consideration of Requests for the City to assume Water Quality Pond Maintenance
for Harrison Place on Bass Creek and Orchards of Plymouth (tabledfrom November 26)
Public Works Director Faulkner recommended that the Council postpone the decision on the
requests received from Harrison Place on Bass Creek and the Orchards of Plymouth for the City
to assume future maintenance of their water quality ponds until this issue is discussed at a
Council Study Session in early 2003. He stated alternatively, the Council could deny the
requests at this time with the understanding that they could be reviewed again prior to adoption
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of the 2004 budget. He then discussed a map contained in the packet materials that identified the
locations of the approximate 140 water quality agreements in place with the City. He stated the
pond agreements state that if the City were to: (1) Institute a surface water management fee, a
homeowner within any of those developments could petition the City to assume maintenance of
their pond; and (2) The City would have a Pond Maintenance Policy. He reiterated that this
could be discussed at a Council Study Session.
Councilmember Black stated the map that Public Works Director Faulkner referred to only
shows the storm water ponds that have been constructed from approximately 1993 to the present.
She stated areas that were developed prior to 1993 are utilizing wetlands. Wetlands are
considered a natural system, and if the City were to assume maintenance of these areas, permits
would need to be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources in order to make sure these
areas function as storm water ponds. She stated `iris is also an item that the Council needs to
consider when a Pond Maintenance Policy is discussed.
Jerry Unger, 10607 57th Place North, representing the Harrison Place on Bass Creek, reiterated
that his biggest concern is pond maintenance. He understood that staff recommended in July
2002 that the City fund the maintenance of the ponds, but that was later removed from the
proposed 2003 budget. He stated their development has two ponds. He stated since he
submitted the petition to terminate the water quality pond agreement, he has heard there is no
policy or funds in place. He indicated that he doesn't disagree with those statements, but they
aren't the triggering elements in their agreement with the City. He quoted Subdivision 4 of their
agreement that states, "notwithstanding anything contained in this agreement to the contrary, in
the event the City shall establish a policy for maintenance by the City of storm water quality
treatment ponds located elsewhere in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, under which policy the
costs of such maintenance are to be paid either out of general City revenues or by collection of
utility or service fees or charges, then any owner of any portion of the subject property shall be
entitled to petition the City for the inclusion of the water quality treatment pond under such
maintenance program, and the City shall consent to such request and thereupon authorize the
termination of this agreement." He believes that the City does have a policy for maintaining
ponds located elsewhere in the City. He noted that the information that was on the City's
website in August 2002 on "preserving Plymouth's water resources" has been changed.
Mayor Tierney asked Mr. Unger if there is a need for their ponds to be cleaned in 2003. Mr.
Unger replied no.
Mayor Tierney stated there needs to be a City wide policy on the maintenance of the ponds. She
stated the majority of the ponds shouldn't need to be cleaned for at least 10 to 15 years, but there
needs to be a more comprehensive review.
Mr. Unger stated that he doesn't disagree. He stated their association is currently collecting fees
for pond maintenance. He stated the City used surface water management funds to construct
ponds around Medicine Lake. He noted that their association needs to be treated fairly, and they
shouldn't have to pay double, through their association and through the City's surface water
management fee. He requested a compromise that would authorize an immediate study to
authorize funds and to study the matter.
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Councilmember Black stated she supports staff's recommendation.
Mr. Unger stated the Council needs to identify a funding source, and the goals of a study should
be formulated by the time the 2004 budget is prepared.
City Manager Johnson stated that staff never recommended that the City fund the maintenance of
the ponds in the 2003 budget. He stated the Council directed staff to develop a budget option for
the Council to review. Due to very tight levy limits, the Council was unable to include it in the
budget.
Councilmember Johnson stated she supports reviewing this matter at a future Study Session.
Mr. Unger stated that the City needs to remember that there is an agreement with Harrison Place
on Bass Creek, and they feel that the City hasn't lived up to their conditions of the agreement.
However, he would be willing to participate in a Study Session in order to determine how to
proceed.
Councilmember Harstad suggested that the potential outcome of a study could be that the
homeowners associations would be exempt from the surface water management fee.
Elaine Johnson, 17930 39th Place North, from the Orchards of Plymouth, stated she is curious
why this item was placed on this evening's agenda when this is such a busy time of the year with
the holiday season. It appears that this item has been deferred for months. However, she hopes
that the Council studies this issue further.
Steve Krupp, 17945 39th Place North, from the Orchards of Plymouth, stated the goals of the
surface water management fee are to maintain and improve the water bodies in the City. He
stated their development also has a pond and a water quality treatment pond agreement with the
City. He agreed that the Council does have a problem with levy limit constraints that affect the
budget. However, their agreement is a legal document that governs the relationship between two
parties. He applauded the Council for what he perceives as a "temporary fix," to study the issue
and develop goals. However, he stated in the near future the ponding issue is going to be relevant
as some dredging and/or maintenance would need to be performed on the ponds.
Mayor Tierney stated approximately $8 million from the surface water management fees have
been earmarked for various projects, but not for the maintenance of all the ponds.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to postpone
the requests of Harrison Place on Bass Creek and the Orchards of Plymouth until springy
following Council Study Session(s) on the issue.
Councilmember Harstad stated it appears that it is inevitable that the City assumes the cost of
pond maintenance, which would increase the surface water management fee. He believes this
would occur no matter what happens with the Legislature.
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Councilmember Johnson disagreed and stated there could be other options to fund the
maintenance rather than increasing the surface water management fee. She stated that the
Legislature could have a large impact on the City's options as well.
Councilmember Slavik stated she doesn't want there to be unreasonable expectations, such as the
residents assuming the City will definitely take over the maintenance of the ponds.
Mr. Unger stated he feels this issue has been delayed for 18 months. Therefore, he requested he
be notified then this issue would be studied. Mayor Tierney stated that staff would contact him.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, 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.
The Council took a five-minute break.
8.2) Consideration of Interim Home Occupation License to Operate' a Residential
Housecleaning Service located at 4810 Quinwood'Lane North (Sandra Perreault — 2002129
postponed from November 26)
Community Development Director Hurlburt reported on the request of Sandra Perreault, 4810
Quinwood Lane North, for an interim home occupation license to operate a residential
housecleaning service out of her home. She stated Ms. Perreault has operated the business out of
her home for 10 years. The Zoning Ordinance did not require a license for this home occupation
until 1996. Consequently, the cleaning service at this location is a legal, non -conforming use and
current State law does not allow the City to require this home occupation to cease operation. The
Planning Commission recommended approval of the license. Following their approval, Ms.
Perreault requested that the Planning Commission change item No. 4 in the Resolution to allow
three on street parking spaces where staff recommended a cap of two related to the home
occupation. Ms. Perreault indicated that three spaces would not be needed every day, but she
would like three from time to time. In response to this request, staff stated that the parking cap
of two on -street spaces was determined after a number of on-site inspections and upon review of
the information submitted by Ms. Perreault. Staff reviewed the traffic, driveway size, garage
size, number of employees and the location of an existing fire hydrant and mailboxes. Staff
found that with the spaces available in the driveway, the two spaces available in front of Ms.
Perreault's home would be a sufficient amount to operate the business while still maintaining the
character of the residential neighborhood. She stated the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to
recommend approval of the interim home occupation license with no changes to the resolution.
Councilmember Hewitt asked if the vehicles could be parked on the street during snow removal.
Police Chief Gerdes replied when there is a snowfall of 2.5 inches of snow or greater, vehicles
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must be removed from the streets until the snow has been removed.
Sandra Perreault, 4810 Quinwood Lane North, stated she contacted the property owner at 4805
Quinwood Lane North, and he has no problem with cars being parked in front of his residence.
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She stated she has six employees, and if there are six vehicles in her driveway, it creates a
problem that she needs to remove those vehicles before she can exit her property. The majority
of the time there are only two to three cars parked in her driveway.
Councilmember Stein stated there is a three -car garage, and there could be at least four cars
parked in the driveway.
Ms. Perreault stated her husband is retired, and they both come and go. She reiterated they
would need to move those vehicles before they could exit their property. She stated she has
received signed permission from neighbors to park vehicles in front of their residences if there is
a need to do so, and there have been no complaints other than the one complaint within the past
10 years. She stated she requests her employees to drive slowly through the neighborhood, but
she stated there are many vehicles within the neighborhood. She stated this is the first time that
she has had a restriction on the number of cars, and she noted that she previously had 10
employees.
Councilmember Harstad asked if her employees would be able to drive to the worksites directly
rather than parking their cars at her residence. Ms. Perreault replied they need to come to her
home to receive their supplies and keys. She stated her employees come from different
directions, and they all finish their work at different times.
Councilmember Harstad questioned if it is reasonable for residents to request that there be no
vehicles parked in the street in front of their homes.
Councilmember Harstad asked Ms. Perreault if she would have the option of expanding the
parking on her property. Ms. Perreault replied no. She reiterated that it's a hardship for her to
exit her property if there are vehicles stacked in front of her garage.
Mr. Perreault commented that when there is a snowfall, he plows out the driveway and road area
so there is room for the vehicles to park.
Councilmember Johnson stated Ms. Perreault currently has permission from the property owner
at 4805 Quinwood Lane to park vehicles in front of his residence, but this could change if that
property owner relocates.
Councilmember Stein stated according to Ms. Perreault, out of eight days, there have only been
two days that vehicles have had to park on the street. He doesn't feel that it's a burden to have to
move those cars that are in excess of two, once every two days. He suggested that Ms. Perreault
also consider alternate arrangements for her employees to travel to the worksites.
Councilmember Black agreed and stated on those days where two vehicles would need to park
on the street, those employees could drive directly to the worksite, or there could be other
options such as utilizing a church parking lot, with their permission, that is located in close
J proximity to the Perreaults.
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Mayor Tierney asked if there are a lot of home occupations where there is this type of restriction
on the parking. Community Development Director Hurlburt replied no, and very few of the
businesses have on street parking as the parking is in the driveways.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Approving an Interim Home Occupation License for Sandra Perreault for Property
located at 4810 Quinwood Lane North (2002129 — Res2002-595) as recommended by the
Planning Commission. In addition, if it were necessary for the Perreaults to request on street
parking within the next 18 months, the application fee would be waived.
Councilmember Slavik stated when vehicles are parked on the street, it can create a very
hazardous situation for children to maneuver around the parked cars. Therefore, she supports the
Planning Co nihmission's recommendation that no more tihan two cars could be parked on the
street.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.3) Consideration of Ordinance Amending Section 725.06 of the City Code Modifying the
Appeals Mechanism for the Storm Water Utility
1 Financial Analyst Kohn reported on the proposed Ordinance amending Section 725.06 of the
City Code to modify the appeals mechanism for the Storm Water Utility. He stated in the case of
commercial, industrial, and multi -family properties, fees were often adjusted as provided for in
the Stormwater Utility Ordinance. However, single-family and duplex customers were accorded
no right to appeal. In addition, it was discovered that while the amount of impervious coverage
is often a valid indicator of the amount of run-off a property produces, sometimes other factors
must be taken into account when determining run-off volume. To address these perceived
shortcomings to the current Ordinance, staff has proposed an Ordinance amendment which
would allow appeals for unique single-family and duplex properties and allow appeals based on
the actual volume of overland run-off produced, rather than the proxy of impervious coverage.
He stated in addition, during implementation, there were many questions regarding how water
quality treatment ponds should be treated. An informal survey of other communities indicated
that most removed the area of qualifying ponds from the area of a property to at least partially
acknowledge the pond benefits. Staff has chosen to adopt this policy administratively, and it has
been utilized when reviewing appeals from multi -family, commercial/industrial and institutional
properties. Adoption of the proposed Ordinance would formally adopt this policy.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Section 725.06 of the Plymouth City Code Modifying the Appeals
Mechanism for the Storm Water Utility (Ord2002-34).
Gary Bluem, 200 Black Oaks Lane, illustrated the drainage in the neighborhood and the dry
walls that he constructed which handle most of the water produced by his hard surfaces and other
adjacent areas. He stated he should be exempt from the fee, as he handles the drainage as well as
the mosquito control in this area.
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Public Works Director Faulkner stated Mr. Bluem's property is a natural drainage area which is
why he receives extra water drainage from other properties.
Councilmember Johnson stated by the Council adopting the Ordinance, it would establish the
appeals process.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Councilmember Harstad's Parting Comments
Councilmember Harstad showed a video that he used when he was a candidate four years ago for
the at large Council seat. He thanked the citizens for the opportunity to serve the City.
Councilmember Johnson notified everyone that there would be coffee and cake served at 6:00
p.m. on January 7, prior to the swearing in of the new Council.
Mayor Tierney also thanked the City for the opportunity to serve and wished the Council well in
the future.
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All of the Councilmembers thanked Mayor Tierney for her support and leadership while she
served on the Council.
Adiournment
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adjourn the meeting to Jake's Sports Bar and Grill at 10:00 p.m. With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
R. Paulson, City Clerk