HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-23-2014Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
September 23, 2014
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 23, 2014.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Johnson, Prom, Willis, and
Wosje.
ABSENT: None.
Staff Present: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer, Community
Development Director Juetten, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Fire Chief Kline, Public
Works Director Cote, Police Captain Johnson, City Attorney Knutson, Volunteer Coordinator
Maas, Activity Center Manager Muelken, Finance Manager Bursheim, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Nick Roehl, 415 Quantico Lane North, discussed a recent encounter with the Plymouth Police
Department. He thanked the officer involved and the Council for all their work in ensuring that
the Plymouth Police Department operates to the highest standards in policing and takes pride in
respecting the rights of the people with their interactions.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Volunteer Coordinator Maas announced the 2014 Volunteer Recognition Event on
October 7 at the Plymouth Creek Center.
4.02) Activity Center Manager Muelken announced the Plymouth on Parade and post parade
events on September 27.
4.03) Fire Chief Kline announced the Plymouth Firefighters 5k Run on September 27 and the
Fire Department's annual open house on October 11.
4.04) Mayor Slavik presented thanks to the Plymouth Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community
for assistance to a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard.
Approval of Agenda
Adopted Minutes 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 23, 2014
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Prom to
approve thea egnda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje to
approve the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes from the September 9, 2014 Regular Council Meeting.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending September 13, 2014 (Res2014-302).
6.03) Resolution Approving an Amendment to the "Aspen Hollow" Development Contract
20t4008F — Res2014-303).
6.04) Resolution Approving the Filling of Wetlands and the Wetland Replacement Application
for the Aspen Hollow Addition (2014008 — Res2014-304).
6.05) Resolution Amending Regular City Council Meeting Schedule for 2014 (Res2014-305).
6.06) Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for
Bid for the I-494 Watennain Relocation (14026 — Res2014-306).
6.07) Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Raw Watermain Replacement between Wells No. 4
and 6 (14033 — Res2014-307).
6.08) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License for Plymouth Arts Council (Res2014-
308).
6.09) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License for Plymouth Civic League -MIP
Endowment Fund (Res2014-309).
6.10) Resolution Approving a Lease with Verizon Wireless LLC, to have Communication
Equipment on a Mono Pole and Ground located at 10795 Old County Road 15 (Res2014-310).
6.11) Resolution Approving Final Payment for the Replacement of Medicine Lake Retaining
Wall (13 020 — Res2014-311).
6.12) Resolution Awarding Contract for Bass Lake Tennis Court Rehabilitation Project (40018
Res2014-312).
6.13) Resolution Approving Exclusive Catering Contracts for the Plymouth Creek Center with
Common Roots Catering, Lancer Catering, Medina Entertainment, Mintaho Catering and
Roasted Pear Catering (Res2014-313).
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6.14) Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments related
to High Technology Industrial Uses (2013080 — Res2014-314).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.01) Hilde Performance Center (Phase 2) Restroom Options (40011)
Park and Recreation Director Evans reported on the restroom options as they have learned that
vaulted restroom is not permitted in the Zoning Ordinance. The first option would be to construct
an enclosure for portable restrooms. The cost would be comparable to what is in the budget for
the vaulted restroom. The second option would be to construct a full restroom building and
would cost approximately $200,000. The restroom would consist of two family style restrooms.
The restrooms would be open during an event or when someone rented the facility. They would
still need to have portable restrooms on site for when they are not accessible.
Councilmember Willis inquired what currently is being used. Park and Recreation Director
Evans replied they rent portable restrooms including an ADA portable.
Motion was by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt a
Resolution Approving a Change to the Hilde Performance Center (Phase 2) and Veterans
Memorial Project for Construction of a Portable Restroom Enclosure in Lieu of a Vault Toilet
40011 — Res2014-315). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.02) Preliminary Plat for "Fretham 23" located at 18025 County Road 6 (2014035)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the application. The applicant desires to
subdivide the property into five single family lots. The proposed roadway would come off
County Road 6, and the homes would be on a cul-de-sac. At the Planning Commission meeting,
the residents were concerned about the wetland and screening. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the plat.
Councilmember Willis inquired about the proposed infiltration system. Donald Jensen
representing Lake West Development, replied that the yard runoff water is captured in the
boulevard area by a rock or drain tile zone and homeowners would maintain the areas. Public
Works Director Cote added there is no other infiltration system like this in the City, but he has
seen it in a ditch system and parking lots. The homeowners association documents would outline
that it's the responsibility of the homeowners association to maintain the areas.
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Councilmember Willis inquired where all the snow would be piled. Public Works Director Cote
replied there would be a 10 -foot easement for the piling of snow.
Councilmember Wosje made a suggestion to carve out the wetland on the east side of the
property and make that available to the adjacent property owner or make it an outlot. Mr. Jensen
was agreeable to that suggestion.
Councilmember Johnson inquired why rain gardens are not the first choice for this development.
Mr. Jensen replied that the proposed plan is one of the options available, and they decided to do
this because it could be accomplished in the easements. Public Works Director Cote added the
majority of the land area is draining into the street and with this proposal, it would capture a
larger amount of the runoff.
Councilmember Prom stated that this concept would require less maintenance than rain gardens
or other infiltration systems.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Prom to adopt
a Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Lakewest Development Company LLC for
Fretham 23rd Addition" for Property located at 18025 County Road 6 (2014035 — Res2014-
316) with an amendment to remove the wetland on the east side of the property.
Councilmember Johnson suggested the developer explore having the run-off be captured into a
reservoir and used for lawn irrigation.
Public Works Director Cote advised that no parking would be posted on the east side and would
not include the cul-de-sac.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.03) PUD Amendment for Trillium Woods Generators (2014068)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the application to amend the PUD to
allow for placement of two 2,000 kilowatt generators on the Trillium Woods property. Barr
Engineering prepared a noise analysis which is part of the application materials. The developer
has proposed to add landscaping on the west side along Juneau Lane. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of this application.
Bryan Schnurr, Project Development Manager, explained Wright -Hennepin Electric approached
them about this project. The generators would provide Trillium Woods residents with a full back
up for the entire community. They did spend a tremendous amount of money on a geothermal
system and this will be a LED certified building as they are trying to be conscious of the
environment. They are also meeting the requirements of being at 50 decibels at the property line
or less by City Code which will be tested four times a year. He discussed possible locations for
the generators and stated some adjacent residents have suggested Area 6, but they have spent a
fair amount of cost and time in studying Area 4. With Area 4 they can essentially tuck the
generators into the trees which will mask them. If the landscaping does not buffer the view, they
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would be willing to install additional landscaping consisting of ten 12' pine trees. The benefits of
the generator far outweigh the disadvantages there would be to some of the residents.
Councilmember Johnson asked if the plantings are outside of the street right-of-way. Mr.
Schnurr replied yes.
Councilmember Johnson inquired if this would impact the trail system that may run on the east
side of Juneau Lane. Public Works Director Cote replied no.
Councilmember Johnson inquired if this expansion of extra capacity is proposed because of the
recent law that was passed. Wayne Bauernschmitt, from Wright Hennepin Electric, stated no, but
rather it's an effort to take a 3-4 megawatt load off the system which would be a benefit to
everyone.
Councilmember Wosje inquired how tall the plantings would be and how do they mitigate the
noise levels. Mr. Schnurr replied he is not sure of the growth rate or how tall they will get, but he
requested them to plant the largest trees possible. They will be meeting or exceeding the required
noise mitigation.
Derrick Girard, 5825 Juneau Lane, suggested the generators be placed on Area 6. When he
purchased his home, he didn't know there would generators this close to his property. The
residents of Trillium Woods community should be the most impacted, which is why he's
suggesting Area 6 which is closer to their view.
Ole Lidukhover, 14475 59th Avenue North, stated he doesn't support the application as only
Trillium Woods and Wright -Hennepin Electric are benefiting from it. He believes that the
property value of his home will decrease.
Dan Ullom, 14735 59th Avenue North, feels the generators should only be used for emergency
purposes and not load sharing.
Mr. Bauernschmitt stated Trillium Woods would be contracting the generators for up to 300
hours per year, but realistically will only be operating them for 200 hours per year. The only
situation they would exceed 300 hours is if there would be a disaster.
Councilmember Johnson inquired if the project would proceed if the City required that the
generators only be used as a backup system. Mr. Bauernschmitt replied no. He added Area 6
would encroach into the wetland buffer and require more severe tree removal and grading. In
addition, the area would be difficult to screen.
Councilmember Bildsoe inquired what type of generator would be put in if this application
wasn't approved. Mr. Bauernschmitt replied they put in a 600 kilowatts generator which is
typical for health care facilities.
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Councilmember Johnson asked if Area 6 would work for the placement of the generators. Mr.
Schnurr replied they could try to make it work, but they would encroach into the wetland buffers
and would disturb some of the natural habitat.
Councilmember Prom inquired how many hours the generators would run and the cost savings
predicted. Mr. Schnurr replied there would be no rate cut, and they will be operating the
generators 150-200 hours per year with the option of fall backup power for their community.
Councilmember Johnson inquired if the Council could place a condition that the generators can't
operate more than 300 hours per year. Mr. Schnurr stated that would be acceptable, but the
health center is regulated by the State Health Department, and if there was an outage, by code
they would have to run the generators.
Councilmember Johnson stated she wouldn't have approved this with the original PUD.
Therefore, she can't support Area 4.
Councilmember Willis stated he shares some of the same concerns, but feels it is a reasonable
accommodation and will be supporting the application.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje to adopt
Ordinance and Resolutions Approving the PUD Amendment for Generators at Trillium Woods at
Area 4 with the addition of language that the load sharing can't exceed 300 hours per year.
Councilmember Johnson requested an amendment to PUD Resolution adding the planting of
trees on Juneau Lane. She inquired about the stack height for Area 6. Mr. Bauernschmitt replied
he doesn't have that answer. He would need to know the Council's position before they started
looking into Area 6 further.
Councilmember Bildsoe stated he wouldn't be supporting the motion as this proposal wasn't on
the original design. This is a substantial change.
Councilmember Prom echoed Councilmember Bildsoe's comments. He suggested they look at
Area 6.
Mayor Slavik stated she wouldn't be supporting the motion for the reasons already stated and
there isn't enough benefit to the community as a whole.
Council voted on the main motion and with Bildsoe, Johnson, Prom, and Slavik voting no, and
Willis and Wosje voting yes, the motion failed.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to direct the City
Attorney to prgpare findings of fact for denial of this application for the October 14 Council
meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.04) Financial Overview Presentation
Adopted Minutes 6 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 23, 2014
City Manager Callister provided the annual financial overview of the City.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports or staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approximately at 9:57 p.m. The Council went into a
closed session that started at approximately 10:15 p.m. to complete the City Manager's
performance evaluation in the Medicine Lake Room with all Councilmembers and City Manager
Callister present. This meeting adjourned at ap ,oximately 10:50 p.m.
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andra R. Engdahl, "y Clerk
Adopted Minutes 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 23, 2014