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Regular Council Meeting
January 9, 2001
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 the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on January 9, 2001.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Black, Slavik, Johnson, and Harstad.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Public Safety
Director Gerdes, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Finance Director Hahn, Community
Development Director Hurlburt, Public Works Director Moore, City Attorney Knutson, and City
Clerk Paulson.
Oaths of Office
Oaths of Office were administered by City Clerk Paulson to Joy Tierney, Mayor, Sandy Hewitt,
Councilmember Ward 1, Bob Stein, Councilmember 3, and Judy Johnson, Councilmember At
Large.
Plymouth Forum
Yvonne O'Connor, 2415 Jewel Lane North, stated she has a son who is a student at Wayzata
West Middle School. She informed the Council of the lack of childcare activities for preteens.
She asked if there have been other residents who are concerned about this and/or if the Council is
currently addressing this issue. She acknowledged that there are programs at the school, and
they have tried to participate in the activities. However, there is an inconsistency whether there
would be enough students and staff to support the program as well as insecure feeling when one
leaves their child there. Mayor Tierney suggested that she contact Park and Recreation Director
Blank for information on the City's recreation programs through the City and the school district.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Oath of Office to Firefighters
Fire Chief Kline introduced firefighters Keith Demarest, Matt Norby, Todd O'Leary, Bob
Danielson, Ryan Carlson, and Cory Peterson who completed their probationary period. City
Clerk Paulson administered the oath of office to the firefighters and the District Fire Chiefs
presented badges to them.
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Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Black requested an update on the train derailment be added to the agenda as
item No. 9.1 under Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and
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 7 Councitmember Johnson, to
6.01) Proposed Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of December 12, 2000, and the Special
Council Meeting of December 19, 2000.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending December 29, 2000
Res2001-001).
6.03.1) Appointment of Sandra Paulson as City Council Secretary for 2001.
6.03.2) Resolution Appointing Official Depositories for City Funds for 2001 (Res2001-002).
6.03.3) Resolution Ratifying Surety and Blanket Bonds for City Employees for 2001 (Res2001-
003).
6.03.4) Appointment of Dr. Doug Lowin as City Health Officer for 2001.
6.03.5) Resolution Designating the Plymouth Sun Sailor as the City of Plymouth's Official
Newspaper for 2001 (Res2001-004).
6.04) Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Contract for Gramercy Corporation
for "Gramercy Park Northwest" located north of Bass Lake Road and west of Future Northwest
Boulevard (20137 — Res2001-005), Resolution Adopting Assessments for City Project No. 1006,
Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Area for Gramercy Plymouth Northwest (Res2001-006),
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Resolution Adopting Assessments for City Project No. 9004 for County Road 61 Street, Sanitary
Sewer Lateral and Watermain Lateral Assessment for Gramercy Plymouth Northwest (Res200 1 -
007), and a Resolution Approving Fire Lane Variances for Gramercy Corporation for an 80 -Unit
Senior Cooperative Apartment Building to be known as Gramercy Park Northwest for Property
located north of Bass Lake Road and west of Future Northwest Boulevard (20137 — Res2001-
008).
6.05) Resolution Approving Fire Lane Variances for Park Lane Company for a 318 -Unit
Apartment Complex to be known as Shadow Hills for Property located at the northwest Quadrant
of Nathan Lane and 45`h Avenue North (20149 — Res2001-009).
6.06) Resolution Approving Variance for Impervious Surface Area Coverage in the Shoreland
Management Overlay District for a Swimming Pool for Francis and Mary Einarson on Property
located at 13915 60`h Avenue North (20169 — Res2001-010).
6.07) Resolution Approving a Side Yard Setback Variance for Dan and Sue Strom for Property
located at 16320 9th Avenue North (20175 — Res2001-011).
6.08) Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the City code to Classify Certain Land located north
of Bass Lake Road, west of the Future Extension of Northwest Boulevard and east of Quinwood
Lane (20181 — Ord2001-01), and a Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Rezoning of
Property located north of Bass Lake Road, west of the Future Extension of Northwest Boulevard
and east of Quinwood Lane (20181— Res2001-012).
6.09) Approve agreement to raze a hazardous building located at 309 Harbor Lane North.
6.10) Resolution Approving the 2001 Pay Equity Implementation Report (Res2001-013).
6.11) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. o and Reduction in Retainage for 2000
Street Reconstruction Project, Phase I (9901—Res2001-014).
6.12.1) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Deerwood Trails Addition
88016 — Res2001-015).
6.12.2) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Savannah 2"d Addition (95021—
Res2001-016).
6.12.3) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Cornerstone Commons
Addition (98094 — Res2001-017).
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6.12.4) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Pike Lake Woods 3rd Addition
98170 — Res2001-018).
6.12.5) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Hilltop of Plymouth Addition
2003 — Res2001-019).
6.13) Resolution Authorizing Traffic Control Signal Agreement for 36`h Avenue and West
Ramps Highway 169 (9924 — Res2001-020).
6.14) Resolution Ordering Public Hearing on the Vacation of Street Right -of -Way and
Disposition of Real Property for Xenium Lane south of County Road 47 (Res2001-021).
6.15) Resolution Approving 2001 Membership Dues for Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities (Res2001-022).
6.16) Resolution Approving Tabling Contract Agreement (Res2001-023).
6.17) Resolution Approving the Purchase of Ten New Current Model Replacement Police
Pursuit Vehicles (Res2001-024).
Councilmember Stein stated regarding item No. 6.03.5, he suggested that several residents fail to
receive the Plymouth Sun Sailor as they are unaware that they are eligible to have it delivered to
their homes. He requested staff include information in the City's newsletter to inform residents
to request the paper. Councilmember Johnson suggested that the City include the Plymouth Sun
Sailor's web address as well since the paper is on-line.
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Adoption of Official Map of the Highway 55/West Medicine Lake Frontage Road
located north of Highway 55 and east of West Medicine Lake Drive (20179)
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated the City's new Comprehensive Plan includes
a transportation chapter that provides policy guidance for the City's transportation decisions.
The plan notes that several minor collector roads are needed to serve as frontage roads in the
Highway 55 corridor. The City anticipated that the precise location of the new or modified
frontage roads would be identified as part of development/redevelopment projects in the affected
areas. She stated the existing frontage road north of Highway 55 and east of West Medicine
Lake Drive is planned to have its intersection with West Medicine Lake Drive relocated north
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approximately 180 feet to allow approximately 250 feet between the frontage road and the
Highway 55 intersection. The additional space is needed to allow an adequate stacking distance
on West Medicine Lake Road so vehicles do not block the frontage road entrance/exit. The City
anticipated that this area would be redeveloped as one project, but recent improvements to
properties along this frontage road, and discussions with potential developers on the west portion
of the frontage road, have convinced staff that the area may be redeveloped in a more
piecemeal" fashion. If the area is not developed or redeveloped as part of one large project, the
City would need to acquire property for the new frontage road as part of each individual
development or redevelopment application. She stated unless the City utilizes the tool of the
official map, the City may not be able to preserve and reconstruct that frontage road. The
ordinance establishes the procedure on how to adopt this map and other maps in the future. She
stressed that this action wouldn't give the City any ownership of the land. Once the frontage
road is rerouted, the City would be able to redevelop the existing frontage road. Staff is
recommending the hearing be conducted and adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City
Code and adopting an official map and a Resolution approving findings of fact. She also noted
that the City wasn't obligated to provide notice of tonight's hearing to adjacent property owners,
but did so anyway.
Councilmember Harstad asked how close the new frontage road would be to the wetland.
Community Development Director Hurlburt replied the road would be just south of the wetland.
She stated the location of where the frontage road is located is very important due to the
wetlands on the north.
Councilmember Johnson asked when this property is redeveloped, would the City require water
treatment and ponding. Community Development Director Hurlburt replied it would depend on
how large the project would be which would trigger whether there would be any water quality
treatment.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
Andy Bond, 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, St. Louis Park, stated he is the attorney for Dwight
Larson, owner of parcels four and five. He stated they did not receive notice of this hearing until
this last Friday which really created a problem as purchasers of the property were out of town.
He stated there is a buyer for Mr. Larson's property, and they have been trying to work with City
staff but have been unsuccessful. Currently, the property is the site of a carwash and service
station. The proposed realignment of the frontage road creates a problem for Mr. Larson to sell
the property as it creates two parcels. It would definitely create a problem with the carwash, and
then there would be complaints about the traffic problem. Previously, there had been discussion
about constructing the road behind the businesses. These two businesses fit as one parcel. This
road would prevent patrons who use the carwash to wipe out their vehicles.
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Dwight Larson, 1535 West Medicine Lake Drive, stated he would never be able to operate the
carwash if the road would be constructed through his property.
Mr. Bond stated the income from selling this property is Mr. Larson's retirement.
Community Development Director Hurlburt cautioned the Council of reviewing a site plan of
any potential development this evening. She stated staff has tried to keep the road right-of-way
as small as possible in order to have the least amount of impact on Mr. Larson's businesses.
Staff feels the carwash business could still continue to function.
Mr. Bond suggested there be a new frontage road, but it shouldn't be constructed over Mr.
Larson's property. He stated a better alignment would be for the frontage road to be constructed
behind the businesses.
Del Erickson, architect with Larson and Mack, stated the realignment of this road was discussed
10 years ago when he drew up the plans for Mr. Larson's carwash. Mr. Larson doesn't agree
with the issue of the problem at the intersection. The proposed alignment would create a
hardship on both parcels. He stated his other client is the proposed buyer of the property who
would like to construct a service station. Unless it could be developed according to the new
buyer's wishes, Mr. Larson would be unable to sell the property. He stated another concern is
the development of the intersection of West Medicine Lake Drive. There would be 11 feet of
property to be acquired for that intersection. He stated they didn't have the opportunity to
provide input to the Planning Commission on this ordinance. He stated there were previous
alternatives that could have been investigated, and it would seem appropriate to table action this
evening until those other alternatives are studied. If the proposed alignment would be approved,
the sale of Mr. Larson's property would be void.
Carolyn Walski, 150 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, stated she is an attorney representing Classic
Touch who would like to purchase Nit. Larson's property. She understands that previously, the
City considered realigning the road behind the businesses rather than bisecting two relatively
small parcels. When Classic Touch became interested in purchasing Mr. Larson's property, they
approached City staff regarding their plans for a gas station/carwash and were informed that a
Conditional Use Permit would not be granted. Classic Touch has met all requirements of the
Conditional Use Permit. She stated there has been resistance from City staff. First, staff
requested that they waive their rights to any public improvement hearings on this road, and the
next response was to delay the Conditional Use Permit application. Staff has indicated that it
would take up to 120 days to review their Conditional Use Permit application. Recently, they
received a letter from the City notifying a change in the City's transportation map. Ironically,
the notice of this hearing states this would allow the owners to modify plans for their property.
Classic Touch and Mr. Larson would be willing to discuss a workable proposal with City staff,
and more specifically, a better way to realign the frontage road.
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Mr. Larson stated in 1997 it was proposed to construct a shopping center behind his station.
There were two purchase agreements signed, and the road remained the same. Both of his
buildings would've been torn down. The applicants went bankrupt, and this plan never occurred.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council, Mayor Tierney declared the public
hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Harstad to table
action this evening.
Councilmember Slavik stated she is very concerned about notifying the affected property owners
regarding this item.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated when the development plans would be
reviewed, staff would be notifying property owners within 500 feet. She stated adoption of this
map isn't the official design of the road, and it wouldn't rule out the possibility of meeting with
the current property owner and purchaser of the property. She reiterated that adoption of an
official map doesn't require notice to property owners.
City Attorney Knutson explained the City is simply laying out a corridor for a future potential
street. The purpose of the official map is to confirm that there is a corridor available to construct
a road. Property owners wouldn't be able to build on this corridor unless a Variance would be
filed.
Mayor Tierney stated the Council is uncomfortable as an alignment for this roadway hasn't been
determined.
Councilmember Slavik made a friendly amendment to table this item to the February 27 Council
meeting.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated she would provide additional information to
the Council on the previous alternatives that have been considered. This information could be
available for the January 23 meeting.
Councilmember Slavik withdrew her amendment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Black to amend
the main motion to table this item to January 23. With all members voting in
carried.
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The Council voted on the amended main motion. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
Councilmember Slavik requested that at least a one-week notice of this meeting be provided to
the affected property owners.
7.2) Liquor Application for RT Minneapolis Franchise, LLC d/b/a Ruby Tuesday, 3405
Vicksburg Lane
Assistant City Manager Ahrens reported on application of RT Minneapolis Franchise, LLC for
an On -Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor License for a Ruby Tuesday to be located at 3405
Vicksburg Lane. She explained this would be a new restaurant and bar with a proposed seating
capacity of 190. The issuance of the license would be contingent upon the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy following completion of building construction.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to provide testimony, Mayor Tierney declared the public hearing
closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Black to
Resolution Approving On -Sale Intoxicating and Sunday Liquor Licenses for RT Minneap
Franchise LLC, d/b/a Ruby Tuesday at 3405 Vicksburg Lane (Res2001-025). With all m
voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Land Use Guiding Actions for Study Area E located North of Highway 55 near the
Western Border of the City (20043)
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated when the City approved a complete update to
its Comprehensive Plan in August, the land use element of the plan identified five areas for
future study. Study Area E includes approximately 19 acres and is located in western Plymouth
north of Highway 55 at or near the intersection of Old Rockford Road and Peony Lane. The
study area includes 15 separate lots of record in three non-contiguous areas. She illustrated the
E-1, E-2, and E-3 areas. She stated the Planning Commission conducted their public hearing on
December 20, and staff met with all affected property owners on September 27.
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Study Area E-1: Staff is recommending to reguide this area from C (Commercial) to CO
Commercial Office) and concluding the land use study. The Planning Commission is
recommending retaining the existing land uses and concluding the land use study.
Study Area E-2: Staff is recommending to reguide this area from LA -1 (Living Area 1) to CO
Commercial Office) and concluding the land use study. The Planning Commission is
recommending retaining the existing land uses and concluding the land use study.
Study Area E-3: Staff and Planning Commission are recommending to conclude the land use
study for this area.
Susan Krelitz, 18050 45tt' Avenue North, stated she resides directly across from the E-1 area.
She agrees with staff's recommendation to reguide the property from commercial to commercial
office as commercial office would be more consistent with the neighborhood. In addition, the
property would be more desirable to view with less intensity of lighting.
Lisa Schwartz, 18100 45th Avenue North, agreed with Ms. Krelitz. She stated this reguiding
would also provide a safer environment for the children who reside in this area.
Brian Harless, 18120 45th Avenue North, stated he resides in the Plum Tree Development where
there are 113 homes, and this development is greatly affected by the E-1 area. He stated there
would be more traffic with a commercial use. Old Rockford Road would be utilized as a
frontage road, and that wouldn't be safe for the children. He stated it is important for the
Council to take action this evening, as it would be difficult to deny a future development if all
requirements would be met.
Jim Yarosh, stated he is an attorney representing the Fine family who owns a 4.2 acre parcel at
Old Rockford Road and Highway 55. He stated the Planning Commission found no compelling
reason to ciiaiige fl -le guiding of this property to commercial office. One of the reasons was to
retain the flexibility for a use that could be very complimentary to the Peony Promenade
development adjacent to the property. He stated with a commercial guiding, a commercial office
development would still be allowed. In addition, the commercial guiding allows for mixed
creative uses as the commercial office guiding is not as flexible. Regarding buffering of the
property, there are similar requirements between a commercial and a commercial office guiding.
Retaining the commercial guiding would have no adverse impact to the adjacent properties.
Kelly Oming, 18020 45th Avenue North, stated she is concerned about the E-1 area. She was
surprised and disappointed that the Planning Commission didn't recommend to reguide the
property to commercial office. Additional commercial development would decrease the value of
her property while a commercial office guiding wouldn't be so detrimental to the value of her
property. She stated there would be speeding and traffic issues with a major commercial
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development. A commercial office guiding would be more acceptable to the Plum Tree
residents.
Blake Boston, 18020 45th Avenue North, stated they have just purchased the last house being
constructed in the Plum Tree development. He stated the developer of the Plum Tree
development, Lundgren Brothers, never informed them of any future developments in the area.
He stated they discovered the Peony Promenade development. He noted that the entrances for
that development would be on Peony Lane so there wouldn't be an increase of traffic on Old
Rockford Road. He stated he has traffic and safety concerns with a commercial development
exiting onto Old Rockford Road.
Mark Waters, 18110 West Highway 55, stated he is the owner of Score Sports, and his property
has been a retail location for over 30 years. It surprises him that residents are now impacted by a
use that has been there for a long time. He stated it is their intention to retain their small
business for some time to come. He stated the Council's decision this even impacts his life
especially if the guiding is changed to commercial office. He stated he has a considerable
amount of money invested in his property. He stated a service road could exit the E-1 area
without impacting Old Rockford Road. He requested the Council to not change the guiding of
the property.
Betty Mastley, 18035 Old Rockford Road, stated they have raised six children and have lived in
their home since the early 1950s. They constructed a fence for the safety of their children. She
stated the traffic problem is on Peony Lane going to the Wayzata High School. She stated
Lundgren Brothers should've informed the residents of the Plum Tree development of the
adjacent commercial property.
Councilmember Harstad stated he supports property owners' rights in that they have the right to
utilize the property within the existing zoning and regulations. Therefore, he hasn't seen a
compelling reason to change the guiding for the E-1 property. He supports the Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated Score Sports is a nonconforming use, and
there is a not a zoning that would allow them to be compatible with the commercial office
guiding.
Councilmember Johnson stated the adjacent neighborhoods need to be compatible. It is better
for the City to be proactive and adopt the commercial office guiding for the E-1 property.
Motion was made b
Resolution
and seconded b
from Commercial to Commercial Offici
to conclude the Land Use Study (Res2001-026).
to adopt a
the E-1 area and
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Councilmember Johnson stated one reason to change the guiding of the E-1 area is because the
Council changed the guiding of the property to the north as LA -2. She stated there needs to be
an appropriate transition on this site.
Councilmember Harstad stated when the Plum Tree development was constructed (LA -2 area),
the area to the south was clearly designated commercial. He stated it is very unfair to amend the
rules when there is no compelling reason to change the guiding.
Motion was made by Councilmember Sla-N
the main motion to retain the two
and seconded by Councilmember
as
Councilmember Stein asked if Score Sports were ever modified, would they lose their access off
Highway 55. Community Development Director Hurlburt replied if this property were
designated commercial office, the access to the entire E-1 area would be reconfigured, and there
would be no access off Highway 55. However, an existing building would retain their access to
Highway 55.
Councilmember Stein stated even if the guiding would be changed, there would still be allowable
uses in a commercial office guiding which the adjacent neighborhood is trying to prohibit, i.e.
convenience/gas stations. Therefore, he supports retaining the commercial guiding and the FRD
Future Restricted Development) zoning. With the FRD zoning, a development could be
presented that would be compatible. Through the zoning process, the City would have enough
discretion to make sure adequate buffering is in place.
Councilmember Black stated there could still be the opportunity to have loading docks with a
commercial office guiding.
Mayor Tierney stated she is uncomfortable with the proposed amendment to the main motion.
She asked if there would be any other alternative to provide access to those two parcels to the
east rather than on Highway 55. Community Development Director Hurlburt replied no.
Motion was made by Councilmember Harstad, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to call
the question. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the amendment. With all members voting in favor but Tierney, the motion
carried.
Councilmember Slavik stated she supports this property being reguided to commercial office.
She stated her neighborhood has been in a similar situation, and the strip office building, which
separates her neighborhood from the adjacent commercial development, is excellent. She
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doesn't support commercial development being located adjacent to single-family homes. A
commercial office guiding would provide more compatible uses to the neighborhood.
Mayor Tierney echoed Councilmember Slavik's comments.
Councilmember Black stated she would support the commercial office guiding, but there could
still be small commercial uses which the neighborhood may not want.
Councilmember Hewitt stated she supports the commercial office guiding as it would provide a
better transition.
Councilmember Stein asked if a senior living facility would be allowed in a commercial office
guiding. Community Development Director Hurlburt replied a LA -4 guiding would be required
for an apartment building. However, a more institutional senior facility would be allowed in a
commercial office guiding. The size and shape of the E-1 parcel would make it extremely
difficult for a LA -4 guiding.
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 amended main motion. With Black, Johnson, Hewitt, Slavik, and
Tierney voting yes, and Harstad and Stein voting no, the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Retaining the Existing Land Uses in Area E-2 and Concluding the Land Use Study
Res2001-027) with amending item No. 1 of the Resolution relating to findings to state, "The
City has completed a thorough study of Area E-2 and finds that the existing guiding is
appropriate at this time, and striking the proposed language of item No. 2 of the Resolution
relating to findings and replacing with, "Future development applications may provide
appropriate opportunities to reguide the site to commercial office. At such time, the City
Council should consider the uses proposed on the site and whether they will or will not
effectively transition to the existing adiacent LA -1 neiehborhoods."
Councilmember Johnson stated there isn't a compelling reason to change the guiding, as there
are homes located on the property. In addition, she doesn't favor commercial office uses, as they
may not be compatible with the LA -2 area. She stated it would be better to wait until a
development plan is presented to the City.
Councilmember Stein requested a friendly amendment be made to the main motion to delete the
requested revised language for item No. 2 of the Resolution relating to findings.
Councihnembers Johnson and Black accepted this friendly amendment.
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Public Works Director Moore commented that the intersection of Peony Lane and Old Rockford
is scheduled to be reconstructed in the Capital Improvements Program, and the two single-family
homes located at the intersection would retain their accesses.
Motion was made b
the question. With all
and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to call
the motion carried.
The Council then voted on the main motion. With all members voting in favor but Tierney, the
motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded
Resolution Concluding the Land Use Study and Retaining the
E-3 (Res2001-028).
Motion was made by Councilmember Harstad, and seconded 1
the question. With all members voting in favor, the motion ca
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to call
The Council voted on the main motion, and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
A short recess was conducted from 8:40 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.
8.2) Adoption of Policy Considering Affordable Housing as Priority for Tax Forfeit
Property or Sale of City -Owned Property (tabledfrom December 19, 2000)
Motion was made
a Resolution Adel
and seconded by Councilmember Black
Statement relating to Affordable He
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8 ) Euiabliuii Prvee S lvr vriaiS and Privri4 GJ uc33ii ry Board and Cinilluission
Recognition Event, and Ward Town Meetings
to adopt
With all
Assistant City Manager Ahrens requested the Council schedule goals and priorities session,
board and commission recognition event, and Ward Town Meetings.
Motion was made
schedule a goals a
and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
on January 30 at
Councilmember Black requested a friendly amendment to the motion that the session be
conducted on January 31 rather than on January 30. This was accepted by Councilmembers
Slavik and Johnson.
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There being no further discussion, all members voted in favor of the amended motion.
The Council discussed the board and commission recognition event.
Councilmember Johnson suggested that the Charter Commission be invited this year. Also, she
suggested there be some drawings for prizes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Stein to schedule
the event for March 6 at the Plymouth Creek Center. With all members voting in favor, the
Motion made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik to schedule
May 15 as Ward Town meeting at Plymouth Creek Center with breakouts for each
Councilmember to address their constituents. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
8.4) Establish Legislative Priorities for 2001
Assistant City Manager Ahrens presented the list of priority issues for the 2001 legislative
session.
Councilmember Johnson requested to amend the list to include increased funding for surface
water management plans.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black to a
a Resolution Establishing Priority Issues for the 2001 Legislative Session (Res2001-031) wit
the addition of the increased funding for surface water management plan. With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
Councilmember Johnson suggested the Council meet with the legislators during the League of
Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference in February.
8.5) Appoint Deputy Mayor for 2001
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black to
a Resolution Appointing Councilmember Slavik as Deputy Mayor for 2001 (Res2001-031)
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.6) Appoint Council Coordinating Representatives (CCR) and Representatives to Other
Agencies and Boards for 2001
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Motion was and seconded by Councilmember
Councilmember Hewitt volunteered to serve on the Northwest Suburban Cable Commission.
Councilmember Black volunteered to serve on the Suburban Rate Authority as an alternate
member.
Councilmember Hewitt volunteered to serve on the I-494 Corridor Commission as an alternate
member.
Councilmember Harstad requested that he serve as the Council Coordinating Representative on
the Public Safety Advisory Board.
Councilmember Johnson indicated her support for a Council liaison for the Charter Commission,
and she volunteered to be that liaison.
Motion was made by Mayor Tierney, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to amend the
motion add the Charter Commission to the list. With all members voting in favor but Harstad,
the motion carried.
The Council voted on the amended motion which included the other appointments listed above.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Recommendations
9.1) Update on Train Derailment
Councilmember Black stated she has received correspondence from a resident who indicated
there have been a number of train derailments in the section of track where the recent derailment
occurred.
Public Safety Director Gerdes provided a review of the site and events. The site was stabilized
on December 21. The railroad has a disposal site for the materials and a transportation plan as
well. They are in final negotiations with Minnesota Pollution Control agency for the disposal of
the material. Adjacent property owners have been informed as to the status.
Mayor Tierney stated the Council may want to review how the railroad enters the City. Public
Safety Director Gerdes stated the railroad would be open to meeting with the Council.
Adopted City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of January 9, 2001
Page 16 of 16
Adjournment
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black to
adjourn the meeting at 10:50 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Sandra R. Paten, City Clerk