HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 02-13-2001Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
February 13, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Deputy Mayor Slavik at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on February
13, 2001.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Hewitt, Stein, Black,
and Harstad.
ABSENT: Mayor Tierney.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Public Safety
Director Gerdes, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Finance Manager Jacobson, Community
Development Director Hurlburt, Public Works Director Moore, Attorney Jamnik, and City Clerk
Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
There were no Presentations and Public Information Announcements.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the
Consent Agenda
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Acting Mayor Slavik asked if there were any additions, corrections, or deletions to be made to
the Consent Agenda.
City Manager Johnson reported on correspondence received pertaining to item No. 6.05, and a
copy has been provided to the Council.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Harstad, to
approve the Consent Agenda which included the following items:
6.01) Proposed Minutes of the January 23, 2000 Regular Council Meeting.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending February 2, 2001 (Res2001-
057).
6.03) Resolution Finding No Objection to Lawful Gambling Exemption for Ducks Unlimited
Res2001-058 & Res2001-080).
6.04) Resolution Approving Variance for a Four -Foot High Fence in the Front Yard for Darin
and Kami Aho on Property located at 4605 Cottonwood Lane North (20180 — Res2001-059).
6.05) Ordinance Extending Interim Ordinance 42000-20 Temporarily Prohibiting the Issuance
of Subdivision Approval and Zoning Approvals in Study Area Clocated south of CSAH 10, East
of Trenton Lane and west of Highway 169 (Ord2001-03).
6.06) Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Plymouth City Code Relating to Official Maps
Ord2001-04).
6.07) Resolution Approving 2001 Membership Dues in Municipal Legislative Commission
Res2001-060).
6.08) Resolution Approving Payment to Senior Community Services (Res2001-061).
6.09) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into Service Agreements
with Three Agencies for 2001 (Res2001-062).
6.10) Resolution Approving Purchase Agreement for County Road 101 Improvements , 17825
County Road 24 (9005 — Res2001-063).
6.11) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for Cheshire Lane Bridge Embankment (9006
Res2001-064).
6.12) Resolution Approving Purchase of One New Current Model Toro 580D 16' Mower
Res2001-065).
6.13) Resolution Approving 2001 Municipal Recycling Grant Application and 2000 Municipal
Recycling Final Report (Res2001-066).
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6.14) Approving Plymouth Metrolink Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy (Res2001-067).
6.15) Resolution Approving Amendments to Transit Capital Grant Agreements between the
City of Plymouth and the Metropolitan Council Extending the Grant Eligibility Period to
December 31, 2001 (Res2001-068).
6.16) Approval of the 2001 Work Plan for the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit.
6.17) Approval of 2000 Annual Report and 2001 Work Plan for the Environmental Quality
Committee.
6.18) Resolution Approving 2001 Planning Commission Work Program (Res2001-069).
6.19) Approval of 2000 Annual Report and 2001 Work Plan for the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission.
6.20) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
Cheshire Lane Bridge and Street Improvements — Phase II (9006 — Res2001-070).
6.21) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for Plymouth Boulevard Parking
Bays and Overlay Improvements, 34`h Avenue to County Road 9 (1002 — Res2001-071).
6.22) Resolution Amending Vacation Resolution 84-259 (part of Juneau Lane), adopted by City
Council on May 7, 1984 and Recorded at Hennepin County as Document No's. 2311922
Torrens) and 6198516 (Abstract) (Res2001-072).
6.23) Resolution Approving Municipal Waste Abatement Incentive Fund Agreement (Res2001-
073).
6.24) Ordinance Amending Section 1335 of the Plymouth City Code regulating the use of
Medicine Lake (Ord2001-05).
6.25) Resolution Authorizing Securing of Bids for the Greenwood Youth Sports Complex
Res2001-074).
Councilmembers Johnson and Acting Mayor Slavik thanked all the committees who submitted
their 2000 annual reports as well as their proposed work plans for 2001.
Councilmember Johnson registered no votes on item No's. 6.04 and 6.05
Councilmember Stein registered a no vote on item No. 6.04.
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Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Vacation and Sale of Right -of -Way located West of I-494 and South of Begin Oaks
Golf Course
Public Works Director Moore illustrated the proposed vacation and the proposed sale of right-of-
way property. He explained when I-494 was constructed, it was necessary to provide access to
existing farmsteads located south of County Road 47 and west of I-494. To provide this access,
a frontage road (Xenium Lane) was constructed southerly from County Road 47 for
approximately'/4 mile to serve three properties. Two of these properties have developed as
Camelot Overlook Addition and the Begin Oaks Golf Course, and access is now provided by
Yucca Lane and the frontage road has been removed. He stated the property, which the frontage
road continues to serve, is "The Reserve Development' proposed by Rottlund. This frontage
road would provide interim construction access until Cheshire Lane is completed. After the
completion of Cheshire Lane, the old frontage road would serve as an emergency access/trail.
With the proposed Reserve plat, the east/west portion of the right-of-way is not necessary for
trail or emergency access. It is proposed that this land would be deeded by the City to Rottlund
in exchange for the same area of land necessary for the City water tower site proposed within the
plat.
Acting Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
There being no one wishing to appear before the Council to provide testimony, Acting Mayor
Slavik declared the public hearing closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Street Right-of-Wa for Xenium Lane South of Count
Road 47 (Res2001-075), and a Resolution Authorizing Disposition of Real Property for Xenium
Lane South of County Road 47 (Res2001-076). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
General Business
8.1) Approval of Annual Updates to the Zoning Ordinance:
8.1.1) (Ordinance Amendments addressing Technical Errors)
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Senior Planner Drill reported that staff reviews the Zoning Ordinance on an annual basis. He
stated there are 80 proposed amendments that include correcting typographical errors and/or
making minor changes to clarify a regulation. He highlighted a few of the substantive
amendments:
1. Scoreboard signage: Increase the allowable signage from 40 square feet in surface area to
150 square feet in surface area. In addition, allow a non-profit sponsor of a scoreboard to
include their name within the area allowed for the scoreboard.
2. Changes to the filling and excavation sections: The amendment would eliminate the need for
an administrative permit, thereby eliminating duplication of process. Second, the amendment
would increase the amount of fill, excavation, or grading allowed before an interim use
permit is required.
3. Performance standards for City Center special design: The amendment would increase the
maximum signage area to 64 square feet for properties that are zoned CC -P. The amendment
would also expand the hours that the electronic message board could be illuminated.
4. Encroachment in required setback and buffer areas: This amendment would establish clear
regulations for the amount of water quality ponding that could occur within wetland buffers.
The amendment would allow up to 50% of a required pond to be located within a wetland
buffer, provided that not over 50% of the buffer could be used for ponding.
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Councilmember Black stated her concerns regarding encroachment in required setback and
buffer areas, and she suggested the Environmental Quality Committee review this provision as
well as options and impacts for future amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
Councilmember Hewitt voiced her concern about illuminating the sign at the Ice Center since it
is adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Senior Planner Drill stated the sign wouldn't be
flashing, and the sign would comply with the lighting Ordinance.
City Manager Johnson also mentioned that the City would own the sign; therefore, the City could
change the hours that it is illuminated at any time.
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Park and Recreation Director Blank illustrated the proposed design of the sign and stated the
architecture of the sign would match the building. He stated currently, a sign similar to this
would be allowed in the City Center, but the dimensions have increased in this instance.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Councilmember Harstad registered his concern of non-profit groups advertising and sponsoring a
billboard even though the Council already adopted the Ordinance. He foresees a problem with
non-profit groups competing for advertising space.
8.1.2) (Resolution Approving Summary Publication of the Ordinance)
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to
a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2001-06• an Ordinance
Amending the Text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code Entitled the Plymouth Zonim
Ordinance (20174 — Res2001-077). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Consideration of Amendment to Speed Hump Policy relating to Special Assessments
and/or Moratorium
Public Works Director Moore stated the current Speed Hump Policy was adopted in 1999.
Requests are presented to the Council by petition. When a petition is presented, staff notifies the
entire neighborhood that utilizes the street. Staff also conducts informational meetings with the
neighborhood. He stated staff has received a petition from residents residing on 24th
Avenue/Yuma Lane/25th Avenue in the Fox Run Addition. He explained this street connects
between Dunkirk Lane and Vicksburg Lane between County Road 6 and Highway 55. Staff has
scheduled an informational meeting with the property owners on February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at
Plymouth Creek Center.
He stated staff has prepared three Resolutions that are included in the packet materials. The first
Resolution would add a provision to the policy which states that the Council may assess all
residents whose property abuts the proposed limits of installation for the cost of the installation
and/or removal of speed humps. The second Resolution would place a moratorium on the
approval of any additional speed humps until the Council has studied the issue and considered
whether to make an amendment to the policy. The third Resolution would add a statement to the
policy that after a petition is received and the City Engineer has determined that the speed hump
installation is feasible, that an informational meeting would be held with all of the affected
property owners before the request is presented to the Council for their consideration.
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He stated Acting Mayor Slavik has expressed an interest in proposing alternative language to the
first Resolution to state, "The costs of speed hump installation and/or removal, or other physical
changes to the roadway from traffic calming purposes, will be assessed to all residents whose
property abuts the proposed limits of the installation unless the City Council determines after a
public improvement hearing there is no special benefit."
Acting Mayor Slavik spoke to her requested language amendment in the first resolution. She
stated she intended to make the language stronger so that the Council would be assessing
residents for the cost of speed humps. However, she still wanted the Council to have discretion
for unique circumstances.
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Councilmember Johnson stated she would support the first language change, "will", but she
would not support the last line as recommended. She foresees that neighborhoods would be split
on their views on whether the speed humps are warranted. She also feels that the Council needs
to be more firm and objective before residents appear before them.
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There being no further discussion on the amendment and with all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Councilmember Stein stated he is concerned about assessing residents whose properties directly
abut the speed humps when there would be other properties in the vicinity that would directly
benefit from the speed humps as well. Therefore, he stated it would be more appropriate to vote
on this provision at a f iture date after the current policy has been studied.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to
approve a substitute motion to adopt Resolution No. 2 with the language "this moratorium will
affect the consideration of the current in the Fox Run
Councilmember Stein stated the issues need to be studied before speed humps are approved and
installed. In addition, staff could prepare examples on when speed humps aren't effective. It is
his opinion that speed humps are a drastic measure that should try to be avoided, but if not, they
should be assessed.
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Motion was made and seconded by Councilmember Black, to call
the question. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the motion to substitute. With all members voting in favor but Hewitt and
Harstad, the motion carried. The Council then voted on the substitute motion, and with all
members voting in favor but Hewitt and Harstad, the motion carried.
Acting Mayor Slavik suggested that the Council schedule a Study Session in the near future.
Even though the Council issued a moratorium, they urged staff to conduct the neighborhood
meeting with the Fox Run residents.
8.3) Approval of City Council Goals and Priorities for 2001-2002
Assistant City Manager Ahrens outlined the Council's top seven goals for 2001-2001 that were
identified at a recent work session. She stated they include implementing Water Resources Plan
Parkers Lake/Medicine Lake improvements, resolving parking situation at LifeTime
Fitness/Ice Center (including possible future third ice sheet), implementing Traffic Study
Program, planning for a 10th playfield site, proceeding with water system improvements (water
tower, well, treatment plant expansion, and considering drinking water taste/quality
improvements), pursuing affordable and life cycle housing opportunities, and expanding transit
opportunities.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to
a Resolution Affirming 2001-2002 City Council Goal!
Councilmember Johnson asked what the status is of acquiring the 10`h playfield. Park and
Recreation Director Blank replied that two future sites have been identified, and staff would be
contacting the property owners to determine if there would be an interest for a future park.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Recommendations
There were no reports or recommendations.
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Adjournment
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Sandra R. Paulson, City Clerk