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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1996
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at
6:25 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on February 21, 1996.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Wold, Preus, and Lymangood.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Granath, Black, and Anderson.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Public Works
Director Moore, Finance Director Hahn, Park Director Blank, Community Development
Director Hurlburt, Public Safety Director Gerdes, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk
Ahrens.
Mayor Tierney explained that the purpose of this meeting is to review plans for the
proposed recreational facilities.
Park and Recreation Director Blank responded to questions regarding the proposed
amphitheater relocation. The amphitheater is anticipated to seat 4,500 persons at a ratio
of 25 square feet per person, and up to 10,000 persons at a ratio of 10 square feet per
person. He stated that the large trees will be located on the rear one-third of the site, and
he does not anticipate a visibility problem for events such as Music in Plymouth.
Director Blank presented the preliminary plans for the ice arena project. He described the
ice sheets, spectator seating areas, meeting room, locker rooms, referee rooms, figure
skating room, vending operations, and management area. He said that storage will be
available under the walkway link. Mayor Tierney supported providing some of this
storage area to the youth baseball association.
Director Blank stated that the Olympic -size ice rink will have a sand floor. This is about
90,000 cheaper to construct than a concrete floor and allows for easier repair of the
underground pipe. He described the proposed locations for the seating required under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. He stated that it will be possible to cablecast from the ice
rink, as well as from the competition pool. Director Blank. explained the proposed
exterior of the buildings, the pool areas, water slides, adult whirlpool, children's
whirlpool, sauna, and locker rooms.
Councilmember Wold asked whether the plans could provide for a separate entrance in
order to possibly allow separate admission to the outdoor pool. Manager Johnson stated
that there is currently no exterior gate to the outdoor pool, and Life Time Fitness has not
agreed to allow a separate use fee for the pool. Users would either obtain a membership
or pay the daily fee in order to access the outdoor pool through the club. Park Director
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Blank and Councilmembers indicated that they have received citizen inquiry about
seasonal pool passes. Councilmember Lymangood stated that the issue should be pursued
with Life Time.
Park Director Blank stated thai the current design plans could allow for the option of
access to the outdoor pool only. The City Council directed staff to discuss with Life Time
Fitness the possibility of seasonal passes for use of the outdoor pool.
Manager Johnson reported that the Maplewood and Shoreview community centers are
estimating annual operating deficits of $250,000 to $275,000.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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Laurie F. Ahrens
City Clerk