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Regular Council Meeting
August 21, 1996
The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney
at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers in the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on
August 21, 1996.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Anderson, Lymangood,
Granath, and Black. Councilmember Preus arrived at 7:05 p.m. Councilmember Wold
arrived at 7:15 p.m.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, Public
Works Director Moore, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Finance Director
Hahn, Park Director Blank, Public Safety Director Gerdes, City Attorney Knutson, and
City Clerk Ahrens.
Item 3-A Forum - The Ponds at Bass Creek
Tom Jes, 5055 Evergreen Lane, stated that he visited the development of The
Ponds at Bass Creek. He found that there are missing monuments for the
wetland buffers, as well as missing erosion fence. He showed a video
documenting various problems in this development and stated that it would be
a good decision to not allow further development until problems are corrected
because these fragile areas need to be appropriately protected.
Councilmember Preus arrived at 7:05 p.m.
In response to a question by Councilmember Anderson, Mr. Jes stated that
some soil has escaped under the erosion barrier and there are washed out
areas.
Mayor Tierney suggested that this issue be sent to the Environmental Quality
Committee or staff for a report back.
Public Works Director Moore responded that staff has inspected the site. The
siltation fences have been effective, but fence repairs need to be made. There
is currently a hold on issuance of building permits in this development until the
work is completed.
Councilmember Wold arrived at 7:15 p.m.
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Manager Johnson suggested that the new Zoning Ordinance may be better able
to address this type of issue.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that staff has identified
some deficiencies in the subdivision regulations. It may be possible to tie
performance on previous plats with approval of a future one for the same
developer in the new Zoning Ordinance. She stated that staff is withholding
building permits in this subdivision until corrections are made. She also noted
that this development was approved before the wetlands ordinance was
adopted; therefore, the monument and buffer standards are different than the
current requirements. Some of the problems that exist in this subdivision were
rectified in the wetlands ordinance.
Councilmember Black stated that the Environmental Quality Committee has
discussed the ability of staff to inspect these sites. The Committee is looking at
options for providing more enforcement during the summer months, and she
expects that a recommendation will be included in the Surface Water
Management Plan.
Councilmember Anderson asked if there have been any discussions with the
developer, Mr. Hunt. At the time the development was considered, Mr. Hunt
had indicated that he would protect the environment.
Director Moore responded that staff has been in contact with Mr. Hunt. His
response is that he will get the work done soon, and he feels that the City is
being punitive by withholding building permits.
Councilmember Lymangood requested that staff provide a report documenting
the various violations on this project which have resulted in the withholding of
building permits for this subdivision.
Item 3-B Forum - Well Problem
Tom Laitala, 18315 8h Avenue North, stated that he recently installed a new
well on his property, and it is contaminated. He has spoken with staff about
the installation of City water and been informed that it could take until next
spring.
Public Works Director Moore explained that watermain has never been
extended across this property.
Mr. Laitala stated that City maps show that the watermain ends about 300 ft.
to the east of his property; however, his neighbor across the street is connected
to City water and sewer which is only 20 ft. from the Laitala driveway.
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Councilmember Preus asked why water service could not be installed this fall
rather than waiting until spring.
Public Works Director Moore explained that the required process includes
petition, design, and public hearings for the project and the assessments. He
will provide a report on the process, and the specific watermain requirements
for this project.
Councilmember Wold asked if there is some concern that typically when the
City installs watermain, sewer is also installed. He would like the quickest
timeframe possible included in the report.
Director Moore stated that the City has no requirements that residents connect
to City water.
Manager Johnson said there are certain parts of the process that can be
speeded with cooperation of all parties. He advised that the first step in the
process is City receipt of a petition requesting the improvements.
Item 5 Approve Agenda
Mayor Tierney noted that revised information has been distributed on Items 6-
A, 6-G, and 8-B.
Councilmember Lymangood requested the addition of Item 9-A, Plymouth
Charter Commission minutes of July 30.
Mayor Tierney requested the addition of Item 9-B, discussion with Association
of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) on 25 mph speed limits.
Motion was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6 Consent Agenda
Item 6-G was deleted from the agenda. A revision to Item 6-A was
distributed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried, seven
ayes.
Item 6-A Approve City Council Minutes
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to approve the minutes of the July 24 and the August 6, 1996 regular
council meetings, with the revision noted. Motion carried, seven ayes.
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Item 6-B Approve Disbursements
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-438 APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 9, 1996. Motion carried, seven
ayes.
Item 6-C City Hall Business Hours
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-439 ESTABLISHING CITY HALL
BUSINESS HOURS. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-D Lundgren Brothers, Plum Tree 2°d Addition (96103)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-440 APPROVING AN RPUD FINAL
PLAN/PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR LUNDGREN
BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR PLUM TREE 2ND
ADDITION LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF
PEONY LANE AND OLD ROCKFORD ROAD (94162F) (96103).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-441 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS,
PLUM TREE 2ND ADDITION, CITY PROJECT NO. 623, SANITARY
SEWER AND WATERMAIN AREA. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-E CDBG Agreement with Heartland -Plymouth Lakeview Commons, LLC
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-442 AUTHORIZING THE
AMENDMENT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT WITH HEARTLAND -PLYMOUTH
LAKEVIEW COMMONS, LLC. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-F Site Performance Guarantee Reductions And Releases
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-443 REDUCING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, LAUKKA-
WILLIAMS/PARKERS LAKE N. 10TH ADDITION (93067 E & F)
LOTS, 5, 6, AND 7, BLOCK 1. Motion carried, seven ayes.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-444 RELEASING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, LAUKKA-
WILLIAMS/PARKERS LAKE 10TH ADDITION (ASHBURNE) (93067)
LOTS 2, 3, AND 4, BLOCK 1. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-445 RELEASING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, LAUKKA-
WILLIAMS/PARKERS LAKE 11TH ADDITION (94032). Motion carried,
seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-446 REDUCING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, STATE FARM
INSURANCE COMPANY/AUTO SERVICE CENTER (94017). Motion
carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-H Vacation of Easements, Fernbrook Woods 2"d Addition
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-447 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF DRAINAGE, PONDING, AND
UTILITY EASEMENT, FERNBROOK WOODS 2m ADDITION.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-I Schmidt Lake Road Preliminary Engineering Report
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-448 ORDERING UPDATE OF
PRELIMINARY REPORT, SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD, FERNBROOK
LANE TO VICKSBURG LANE, CITY PROJECT 907. Motion carried,
seven ayes.
Item 64 1996 Street Reconstruction Project - Change Order No. 1
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-449 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1, 1996 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 602. Motion carried, seven ayes.
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Item 6-K East Medicine Lake Boulevard
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-450 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
96-337, DESIGNATING A PORTION OF EAST MEDICINE LAKE
BOULEVARD AS A SOUTHBOUND ONE-WAY STREET AND
ESTABLISHING A TRAIL. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-L Reductions in Required Financial Guarantees
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-451 REDUCING FINANCIAL
GUARANTEE, PLYMOUTH OAKS ADDITION (93078). Motion
carried, seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-452 REDUCING FINANCIAL
GUARANTEE, SUNSET VALLEY HOMES SECOND ADDITION
91051). Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-M Reduction of Retainage for City Center Expansion, Project No. 126
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-453 AUTHORIZING REDUCTION
IN RETAINAGE FOR CITY CENTER EXPANSION, PROJECT NO.
126. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 7-A Lucky Star, Inc. for On -Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License
City Clerk Ahrens presented the staff report on the request of Lucky Star, Inc.,
for an on -sale 3.2 malt liquor license at 10820 Highway 55.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. No one appeared, and
the hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 96-454 APPROVING ON -SALE 3.2
MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LUCKY STAR, INC. Motion carried,
seven ayes.
Item 8-A Policy on Travel to National League of Cities Conference
Councilmember Anderson stated that Mayor Tierney has advised the City
Council by memo that she has requested reimbursement to attend the National
League of Cities Conference in Texas. Since the conference is in November,
following the local election, he believes that the Mayor -elect should be
designated as having the option of attending this conference.
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Mayor Tierney stated that the conference attendance is due to her participation
in the League of Minnesota Cities. She attended this conference last year as
well, and has paid her own transportation and miscellaneous expenses to attend
state and national conferences. She believes that these costs are within the
budget. She will issue a revised memo indicating that she will request
reimbursement only if she is the Mayor -elect in November, or the City Council
could designate the Mayor -elect or Council -elect to attend the conference.
Manager Johnson stated that the City Council could adopt a motion to this
effect. The registration for this conference could be canceled or amended as
late as Friday after the November general election.
Councilmember Lymangood suggested that Mayor Tierney revise her memo to
indicate that she will request reimbursement only if she is the Mayor -elect.
Mayor Tierney stated she will do so.
Councilmember Preus asked the amount of the conference reimbursement cost.
Finance Director Hahn stated it is approximately $850 for registration and
hotel.
Item 8-B Mayor and Councilmember Future Salaries and Benefits
Assistant City Manager Lueckert presented several options for City Council
salaries and benefits. Option A would retain the existing salaries and benefits.
Under Option B, salaries would be increased by 3 percent, and the current
benefit policy would be retained. Option C would increase salaries by 3
percent, and discontinue benefits. Option D would retain the existing salaries
and discontinue benefits. Option E would increase salaries by 5 percent, and
allow members of the City Council the option of purchasing health and dental
coverage.
Mayor Tierney stated that it can be awkward to discontinue benefits while
people are receiving them. She stated that serving on the City Council is a
volunteer position with a stipend or salary. She favors Option E, whereby
members can purchase benefits if they wish. Under the current ordinance,
council members who receive benefits are benefited more than others. This
proposal would also save money.
Councilmember Lymangood stated that he does not view serving on the City
Council as a volunteer position.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Lymangood, seconded by
Councilmember Anderson, to adopt ORDINANCE 96-19 RELATING TO
COUNCIL SALARIES AMENDING SECTION 205 OF THE
PLYMOUTH CITY CODE, with Option D to retain existing salaries and
discontinue benefits to be effective January 1, 2000.
Councilmember Lymangood stated that there has been an ongoing and
continuing reduction of City Council benefits. A number of years ago,
transportable life insurance policies were discontinued, followed by travel
benefits. He would like to continue the policy of reducing benefits to City
Council members. An effective date of January 1, 2000, would give current
and future City Council members sufficient warning of the change.
Councilmember Lymangood noted that the Brooklyn Park Mayor and City
Council members are among the highest paid, as shown in the survey provided
by staff. Brooklyn Park also has the highest tax rate in the Twin Cities area,
and that rate is about twice the Plymouth tax rate. He stated that Plymouth
has the lowest tax rate of all 77 cities over 10,000 population in Minnesota.
He noted that Edina has the lowest salaries for Mayor and Council members,
and Edina has the second lowest tax rate. He disagreed with Mayor Tierney's
comment that serving on the City Council is a volunteer position. He said it is
an elected position, and the compensation should be commensurate.
Councilmember Wold asked staff if whether the City Council is eligible for
health and dental benefits would affect the City's group rates.
Finance Director Hahn believed there would be no cost effect.
Motion to amend was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by
Councilmember Anderson, to provide that benefits shall be made available to
the Mayor and individual Council members in an amount equal to the entire
cost.
Councilmember Wold stated he supports the amendment because it is cost
neutral to the City and would offer something to City Council members.
Councilmember Anderson concurred. He stated that the salaries would remain
the same, but individual Council members would have the option of purchasing
health and dental benefits at their own cost. Currently, the City pays a portion
of the cost.
Mayor Tierney asked why the ordinance should not be immediately effective.
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Councilmember Wold stated that the amendment under consideration does not
address the effective date.
Tim Bildsoe, 18840 32nd Avenue, supported the motion. He stated that the
City Council should show a leadership example, and a salary increase would go
against the Council's efforts to reduce spending and property taxes.
Motion to amend the amendment was made by Councilmember Lymangood,
seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to make the effective date January 1,
1999.
Councilmember Black stated that all current terms of office would be
completed by that date.
Councilmember Lymangood stated that City Council members have adjusted
their lives to the benefits that were available when they were elected. This
amendment would ensure that current and future Council members would have
advance notice of the change.
Councilmember Granath supported the amendment. He supports the general
trend of reducing City Council benefits and keeping taxes low. He spoke in
favor of allowing members of option of purchasing benefits at the full cost
because he does not want to discourage people from serving on the City
Council because they need benefits.
Mayor Tierney stated that there is currently an inequity because members who
opt for benefits receive about double the salary of members who do not choose
to receive benefits. She would like the effective date to be January 1, 1997.
Councilmember Preus favored the amendment. He believes that it balances
between showing an understanding of individual situations and the need for
health benefits, while saving money for the City.
Councilmember Anderson stated that he noted there was over $4,000 in City
Council conference reimbursement costs for 1996. He requested that staff
provide a report on who requested expense reimbursement and for which
conferences in the past 18 months.
Vote on the amendment to the amendment: six ayes; Tierney nay.
Mayor Tierney stated that she voted against the motion because she believes it
should become effective immediately. She stated that some Council members
did not even know benefits were available when they took office and it can be
easily adjusted.
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Councilmember Anderson clarified that the amendment now under
consideration would have no financial impact on the City because the cost for
health or dental coverage would be at a City Council member's cost.
Vote on the amendment carried, seven ayes.
Councilmember Lymangood spoke in favor of the main motion as amended.
He commented on the survey that was conducted by staff on City Council
benefits and salaries. He stated that at the budget study session, he had
instructed that no survey be done, and no objections were made by Council
members. He was concerned that specific instructions given to staff were not
followed.
Mayor Tierney stated that she instructed staff that she wanted the survey
information.
Manager Johnson stated that staff had conducted the survey prior to Mayor
Tierney's request. He stated that staff had misunderstood the Council's
directive.
Main motion as twice amended carried, seven ayes.
Item 9-A Charter Commission Minutes of July 30
Councilmember Lymangood read an excerpt of the Plymouth Charter
Commission minutes of July 30: "Joy Tierney asked what the deadline is for
ballot language. Kathy Lueckert stated that the practical deadline is the week
of the primary election. Dave Crain stated that the legal guideline for ballots
is 45 days prior to the election. Joy Tierney stated that there does not seem to
be much interest on the Council to hold a special election just for this issue. "
Councilmember Lymangood stated that he does not recall the City Council
discussing whether this issue was of sufficient importance to schedule for
consideration at a special election.
Mayor Tierney stated that no official position was taken by the City Council,
but she had made this assumption from Councilmember Lymangood's previous
comment that if the question does not get on the November ballot, it would
take two more years to be considered. She stated that this was brief, general
discussion and that she did not relay an official position of the City Council to
the Charter Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Lymangood, seconded by
Councilmember Granath, to direct staff to prepare a report for consideration at
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the next budget study meeting on funds necessary to allow for one special
election in the 1997 proposed budget. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Councilmember Lymangood stated that the Charter Commission has scheduled
a public hearing on September 9 to address the issue of a supermajority vote
requirement for a tax levy increase.
Assistant Manager Lueckert announced that the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
on September 9, and citizens are invited to attend. The meeting will be
cablecast.
Councilmember Anderson asked if the Charter Commission intends to vote on
the recommendation to the City Council following the public hearing that
evening.
Assistant Manager Lueckert stated that she believes the intent of the Charter
Commission is to make a decision on their recommendation following the
public meeting that evening, if possible. The City Council could schedule a
special meeting on September 10 or 11. In the event that the Charter
Commission makes a recommendation, the City Council could act on the issue.
The ballot language must be submitted to the County for ballot printing on
September 11.
Councilmember Anderson supported scheduling a special council meeting to
consider the recommendation of the Charter Commission.
Manager Johnson stated that the City Council could schedule a special meeting
on September 10, but the meeting could not begin until 8 p.m. due to the State
Primary Election.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to establish a Special Council Meeting for September 10 at 8 p.m.
to receive the recommendation of the Plymouth Charter Commission on the
issue of a supermajority vote requirement for a tax levy increase, and to
consider the proposed charter amendment language.
Mayor Tierney stated that the Charter Commission is holding a public hearing
on September 9, but they may not necessarily adopt a report to submit to the
Council following the public hearing.
Assistant Manager Lueckert clarified that it is her understanding that the
Charter Commission intends to adopt a recommendation to the Council
following the public., hearing on September 9; however, the Charter
Commission legally nas until October 15 to adopt a recommendation.
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Mayor Tierney reported that speakers from the Minnesota Taxpayers
Association and the League of Minnesota Cities, as well as the former City
Manager attended the last Charter Commission meeting to speak on the
supermajority vote issue. There was not significant support for the proposal.
A point of order was made by Councilmember Preus. He stated that the
discussion does not relate to the motion under consideration which is whether
to schedule a special meeting.
Councilmember Wold stated that he is aware that the Charter Commission has
the legal right not to act on September 9 following the public hearing.
However, the City Council must schedule a Special Meeting in the event that a
recommendation is received.
Councilmember Black expressed disappointment that she will be unable to
attend the Special Meeting.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Councilmember Lymangood asked if the Charter Commission meeting on
September 9 is a public hearing or public meeting.
Manager Johnson explained that the entire meeting is open for the public to
attend. As part of the meeting, a public hearing will be conducted on the
supermajority vote issue. The Charter Commission could consider their
recommendation following the public hearing portion of the agenda.
Councilmember Anderson asked if the City Council can formally request that
the recommendation on the proposed supermajority Charter amendment be
voted on by the Charter Commission on September 9 following the public
hearing.
City Attorney Knutson stated that the City Council can go on record as
requesting that the Charter Commission make their recommendation on
September 9, but can't require any action to be taken.
Motion was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to respectfully request that the Charter Commission make a
recommendation on the proposed supermajority Charter amendment on
September 9.
Councilmember Granath stated that the City Council respects the independence
and commitment of the Charter Commission. He believes that they should
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consider the item and make a recommendation while the public is present on
September 9.
Councilmember Wold spoke against the motion as he does not believe it is
appropriate for the City Council to make official requests of the Charter
Commission. He believes that the Council can trust the Charter Commission
to deliver a recommendation and does not want to be party to an appearance of
the Council pushing the Charter Commission for a recommendation. He
expects that the Charter Commission will make a recommendation on
September 9.
Councilmember Granath stated that the independence of the Charter
Commission is necessary to the governing of the City. He wants to encourage
the Commission to make a recommendation to the Council, irrespective of the
decision.
Councilmember Preus stated that he will support the motion. The Charter
Commission knows that it is an independent body, and he fully respects their
independence. However, he will support the motion as a reminder to the
Charter Commission that this is what the City Council would like in order to
get the supermajority amendment on the ballot in November. If the Charter
Commission does not adopt a recommendation on September 9, the issue
cannot be placed on the November ballot.
Mayor Tierney stated that one question has arisen on whether the Charter
Commission could have moved up the public hearing. She said that when the
City Council indicated it did not wish to meet with the Charter Commission on
the supermajority amendment issue, it slowed the schedule. The Charter
Commission wanted full notice of the public hearing, and this was done
through the newspapers and September Plymouth News. She forewarned the
Council that the Charter Commission previously considered the supermajority
vote issue and that most information they received is against such a Charter
amendment. The Charter Commission has some valid concerns in putting this
language into a charter amendment, and the Charter Commission deserves
respect.
Councilmember Preus stated there is no question that members of the City
Council respect the Charter Commission. He said that the Charter
Commission's scheduling of the public hearing on September 9 has nothing to
do with the decision of the City Council not to meet as a whole with the
Charter Commission That decision was made in June or July. The Charter
Commission waited to schedule the public hearing because they wanted to get
additional information on the proposal. He said that the Charter Commission
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disagreed with the Council's decision not to meet with the Commission, but
they respected that decision.
Mayor Tierney stated that Councilmember Preus may be correct, but it did
seem like a delay to the Charter Commission.
Motion carried: Anderson, Lymangood, Preus, Granath, and Black ayes;
Wold nay; Tierney abstained.
Mayor Tierney said that she abstained because of the dual role that she is
playing at this point.
Item 9-B AMM Meeting on Transportation
Mayor Tierney reported that one of the main areas of interest to the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities is transportation. They are
currently discussing ways of reducing speeding through neighborhoods,
including consideration of 25 mph speed limits. She asked if the Council
supports this effort.
Councilmember Wold stated that he supports such an effort. He suggested
that the issue of 25 mph speed limits be forwarded to the Community Policing
Subcommittee. He rode with a police officer on National Night Out and stated
that there are other ideas to discuss as well.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to direct the Community Policing Subcommittee to review the issue
of 25 mph speed limits and other efforts to reduce neighborhood speeding, and
make a recommendation to the AMM. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember
Lymangood, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
City Clerk