HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11-13-2001Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
November 13, 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 November 13,
2001.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Hewitt, Black, Harstad, Johnson,
Slavik, and Stein.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Ahrens, Police Chief
Gerdes, Fire Chief Kline, Assistant City Engineer Hagen, Traffic Engineer Jones, Solid Waste
Coordinator Hageman, Finance Director Hahn, Community Development Director Hurlburt,
Park and Recreation Director Blank, Public Works Director Faulkner, City Attorney Knutson,
and City Clerk Paulson.
Plymouth Forum
No one was present to address the Council).
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.1) Environmental Champion Awards for Businesses
Recycling Coordinator Hageman and Mayor Tierney presented Environmental Champion
Awards to Progress Castings Group, Nilfisk-Advance, Inc., and Honeywell.
4.2) Proclaim Housing Week, November 17-24 and Cosponsor Kick -Off Event
Mayor Tierney reported that Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners have requested the
City to proclaim November 17-24 as "Housing Week." In addition, they have requested use of
the City's portable stage for the kick-off event in Wayzata. She then read the proclamation.
Councilmember Hewitt reported on a sleep out event to be held at Gleason Lake Elementary
School.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Black to
approve the Proclamation and the use of the portable stage. With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
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4.3) Accept National Transportation Grant for Youth Safety Issues
Police Chief Gerdes noted that the cities of Plymouth, Maple Grove, and Minnetonka are
recipients of a teen traffic safety initiative grant in the amount of $250,000. This two-year grant
would allow the police departments to focus on teen traffic safety issues utilizing federal funds to
facilitate both educational and enforcement campaigns specifically targeted towards speeding,
driving under the influence, and seat belt usage.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement (Res2001-499).
Councilmembers thanked staff for all their hard work in securing this grant.
There being no further discussion and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
4.4) Announcement of Event Sponsored by RARE Group at Wayzata High School
Melanie Greenwood and Ifna Ejebe, reported on a breast cancer awareness fundraising event
sponsored by the Wayzata High School's RARE Group. A pancake breakfast would be held on
November 18 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Wayzata American Legion.
Annroval of Agenda
City Manager Johnson requested to remove item No. 8.2 under General Business due to an error
in the calculation of the interest rates. This item would be placed on a future Council agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
approve the amended a egnda. 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 Black, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik, to
approve the Consent Agenda which included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Regular Council Meeting minutes of October 23 and Special Meeting of October 29.
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6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period ending November 2, 2001 (Res2001-
479).
6.03) Resolution Approving 2001 Tobacco and Gasoline Service Station Licenses for Plymouth
Station Holiday, 16825 County Road 24 (Res2001-480).
6.04) Resolution Approving 2001 Tobacco and Gasoline Service Station Licenses for
Superamerica #3351, 4325 Peony Lane (Res2001-481).
6.05) Resolution Finding No Objection to Lawful Gambling Exemption for Minnesota Chapter
18 Telephone Pioneers (Res2001-482).
6.06) Resolution Finding No Objection to Lawful Gambling Exemption for Sunset Hill PTA
Res2001-483).
6.07) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and Fire Lane
Variance to allow Construction of an Accessory Building Exceeding 30 Percent of the Gross
Floor Area of the Principal Structure at 5465 Highway 169 (2001085 — Res2001-484).
6.08) Resolution Approving PUD Amendment and Interim Use Permit for Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District for a Headquarters Facility and Additional Parking located at 3000
Xenium Lane (2001113 — Res2001-485).
6.09) Resolution Approving Variances to allow a Three -Foot Side Yard Setback and 30 Percent
Impervious Surface coverage to allow the Construction of an Attached Garage for Rob and
Andrea Schoenrock at 2320 Kirkwood Lane (2001116 — Res2001-486).
6.10) Resolution Approving Final Plat for Janco, Inc. for "Forster Preserve Plat 5" for Property
located south of Rockford Road and West of Deerwood Lane (20011 IF — Res2001-487).
6.11) Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Construction,
Maintenance, and Repair Activities (Ord2001-34).
6.12) Resolution Approving Leisure Times Advertising Rates (Res2001-488)
6.13.1) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Gem Court (99017 — Res2001-
489).
6.13.2) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Plum Tree East 7th Addition
2001016 — Res2001-490).
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6.14.1) Resolution Ordering Public Hearing on the Vacation of the Drainage and Utility
Easements within Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, of Graviere Addition (Res2001-491).
6.14.2) Resolution Ordering Public Hearing on the Vacation of a Utility Easement for Sanitary
Sewer Purposes Recorded under Document No. 4749883 (Res2001-492).
6.15) Resolution Authorizing Partial Release of Development Contract for Cornerstone
Commons (98094 — Res2001-493).
6.16.) Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for 2001 Major Street Mill and Overlay
Improvements (1020 — Res2001-494).
6.17) Resolution Ordering Public Hearing to Consider an Amendment to Chapter 9 of the
Comprehensive Plan, Water Supply and Distribution Plan (Res2001-495).
6.18) Resolution Approving Wetland Mitigation and Replacement Plan for County Road 61
Improvement (9004 — Res2001-496).
Councilmember Black registered a no vote for item No. 6.09. She also thanked staff for their
efforts in saving trees for item No. 6.09.
Councilmember Harstad thanked staff for exploring ground storage as well as having discussions
with the City of Maple Grove (Item No. 6.17). He noted that these efforts could save
approximately $2 million.
Councilmember Johnson stated that she would approve item No. 6.09, but she suggested that
staff reviews methods to incorporate ponding for those developments that were previously
developed prior to the current ponding standards.
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Approve On -Sale 3.2 Liquor License for Sam Vadlamudi, d/b/a Coquito's Mexican
Grill, 1115 Vicksburg Lane
City Clerk Paulson reported on the request of Sam Vadlamudi for an On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
License for Coquito's Mexican Grill at 1115 Vicksburg Lane. She stated due to noise complaints
from the previous business at this location, staff is recommending that the Council place a
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condition on the liquor license that there be no amplified music or amplified sound from the site
after 10:00 p.m. She noted that Mr. Vadlamudi supports this condition to the license.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing for testimony.
Gerry Cochran, 1051 Weston Lane, stated she resides south of this establishment, and she
supports staffs recommendation to place a condition on the license that there be no amplified
music or sound after 10:00 p.m.
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 Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Black to adopt
a Resolution Approving On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Sam Vadlamudi d/b/a Coquito's
Mexican Grill, 1115 Vicksburg Lane (Res2001-497).
Councilmember Slavik asked how this condition would be enforced. Police Chief Gerdes replied
it would be enforced on a complaint basis.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
amend the main motion for an amendment to the Resolution that would state "there be no
amplified music or amplified sound allowed on the site after 10:00 p.m until 9:00 a.m." With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the amended motion and with all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
7.2) Public Improvement Hearing for Improvements to Nathan Lane/Lancaster Lane
from County Road 9 (Rockford Road) to 45th Avenue (1014)
Bob Moberg, a consultant with SEH Inc., illustrated the proposed improvement. He stated the
improvements include widening Nathan Lane and Lancaster Lane to provide left and right
turning movements at the north frontage road and to the north entrance of Cub Foods. A right in,
right out only would be constructed at the current south entrance to the Cub Foods parking lot
along with a traffic signal at the intersection of Nathan Lane and the north frontage road.
Revisions to Lancaster Lane south of County Road 9 are necessary to align the newly positioned
north and south through lanes through the intersection of County Road 9 and Nathan Lane. A
new eight -foot wide bituminous trail would be constructed on the east side of Nathan Lane from
County Road 9 to 45th Avenue. He stated a 16" watermain would be installed within the County
Road 9 and Nathan Lane corridor to accommodate two future municipal wells. Revisions to the
existing storm sewer system would also be required due to the widening of the
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roadway. In addition, a berm would be constructed along the south side of County Road 9, east
of Lancaster Lane, to the extent feasible within the available right-of-way.
Assistant City Engineer Hagen provided traffic simulations that showed what the traffic patterns
would be in 20 years with and without the proposed improvements.
Councilmember Hewitt stated one resident had a concern about drainage along Quaker Lane.
Public Works Director Faulkner stated that would be outside the scope of this project; however,
staff would follow up on that specific concern with the resident.
Councilmember Johnson mentioned that in staff's report, the outline of the costs associated with
this project includes "potential" County funding. Public Works Director Faulkner stated there
currently isn't funding for this project in the County's Capital Improvement Program. However,
the City would be making improvements to their signalization system, and staff would prepare
an agreement for reimbursement in the future.
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 Johnson to adopt
a Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Nathan
Lane/Lancaster Lane Street Improvements (1014 — Res2001-498). With all members voting in
favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.1) Consider Petitioned Request for All -Way Stop at 47th and Harbor Lane
Public Works Director Faulkner reported on a petition received for an all -way stop at the "T"
intersection of 47th Avenue and Harbor Lane. He stated that currently the west approach to this
intersection (47th Avenue) is controlled with a stop sign, and the north and east approaches are
uncontrolled. He explained a stop sign was installed on the west approach of 47t Avenue in
1997, which was initiated by the neighborhood and approved by the Council. The neighborhood
had requested either side -street stop control or an all -way stop at this intersection due to the
speed of drivers traveling through the intersection and entering into the oncoming traffic land as
they rounded the curve. To alleviate this situation, the installation of a stop sign was approved
on the west approach of 47th Avenue and a yellow solid line was painted on 47th Avenue/Harbor
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Lane to guide vehicles through the curve. He stated since that time, Council has approved a new
policy for staff to analyze all -way stop requests.
Traffic Engineer Jones stated one of the petitioners, Trish Boegel who resides at 14410 471i
Avenue North, contacted the City on May 18, 2001 expressing neighborhood concerns of
increasingly high traffic volumes and limited sight distance at the intersection. In response to
this request, staff collected accident data from MN/DOT and the Police Department and found
there was no history of accidents. A letter was then sent to Ms. Boegel explaining staff s
position that there is adequate traffic control at this intersection and the installation of an all -way
stop was not recommended. Included in this correspondence was a copy of the City's Stop Sign
Policy and a map of the area showing a 500 foot radius that would be considered in the required
petition with a form that could be used to assist Ms. Boegel in acquiring the required number of
signatures.
She stated on August 28, 2001 staff received a valid petition that was signed by 53% (50%
required) of the property owners within 500 feet for a residential street all -way stop control.
Staff conducted 48-hour traffic counts during September 5 through September 12 on all of the
intersection approaches. In accordance with the City's adopted Stop Sign Policy, the residential
street all -way stop control justification worksheet was completed for the intersection of 471i
Avenue and Harbor Lane. Evaluation of this intersection netted 80 points on the worksheet,
which indicates that conditions at the intersection do not justify installation of a residential street
all -way stop control at this time. Based on the policy, if the worksheet point total is greater than
or equal to 100, an all -way stop control may be justified at an intersection. She stated that after
reviewing the data and observing the current operations at the intersection, staff is
recommending to change the location of the existing stop sign from eastbound 47th Avenue to
southbound Harbor Lane. Public Works Director Faulkner stated that staff would continue to
paint the roadway as well.
Councilmember Johnson asked what Ms. Boegel's reaction is to staffs recommendation. Traffic
Engineer Jones replied she is not totally pleased. Public Works Director Faulkner added that a
letter was sent to all residents in the neighborhood notifying them of tonight's Council meeting
and staffs recommendation. However, no calls were received.
Councilmember Hewitt stated that Ms. Boegel was unable to attend this evening's meeting due
to a prior commitment. Ms. Boegel indicated that she would deal with whatever decision the
Council made.
Councilmember Hewitt stated that she would support stop signs at 471i Lane and Harbor Lane if
that is what the neighborhood desires.
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Traffic Engineer Jones commented that if there were two stop signs, it would be more confusing
for drivers. She stated the purpose of the stop sign is to show the minor street approach, which is
southbound from Harbor Lane.
Councilmember Black stated if there isn't a great need for the current stop sign location, she
would support staff's recommendation to relocate the sign.
Councilmember Johnson agreed with Traffic Engineer Jones that two stop signs would be
confusing for drivers. Therefore, the only options would be staff's recommendation or an all -
way stop.
Councilmember Johnson asked staff if they contacted the school district to determine if there is a
bus stop in this area as that would affect the review of this intersection. Traffic Engineer Jones
replied staff did not contact the school district. However, even if the Council were to move the
sign as staff is recommending, and it is determined that there is a bus stop in the area, the
worksheet would still be under 100 points.
Councilmember Hewitt stated that she would support an all -way stop. She understands staffs
analysis, but there was the required number of people in the neighborhood to petition their
request.
Avenue to the north approach of Harbor Lane).
Councilmember Black stated that there is a similar type intersection in her neighborhood, and it
would be more dangerous for an all -way stop, as one doesn't know if the vehicles are going to
stop.
Councilmember Johnson stated she would not support the motion, as she would first like to know
if there is a bus stop in this neighborhood. She requested that this information also be provided
for future stop sign requests.
A Substitute Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember
Johnson, to table this item to November 27 in order for staff to determine if there is a bus stop in
this neighborhood. With all members voting in favor but Stein and Harstad, the motion carried.
8.2) Set Hearing to Create Tax Increment Financing District for Stone Creek Village
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This item was removed from the agenda).
Reports and Recommendations
There were no items).
Adjournment
Motion was made by Councilmember Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Black to adjourn
the meeting at 8:35 p.m. With all members votin ,in favor, the ranot 'on carried.
andra R. Paulson, City Clerk