HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 03-22-2016Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
March 22, 2016
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 22, 2016.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Johnson, Beard, Carroll, Wosje, Willis,
and Prom.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer,
Community Development Director Juetten, Public Works Director Cote, Deputy Park and
Recreation Director Northway, Deputy Police Chief Plekkenpol, Fire Chief Coppa, Recreation
Supervisor Hemp, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Nicholas Roehl, 415 Quantico Lane North, and Rolf Erickson, 14520 12th Avenue North, voiced
concerns regarding the Public Safety Director recently lobbying at the legislature on a gun
control bill that includes universal regulation. They noted that the Council has included in their
2016 legislative priority list, the statement, "Criminal Background Checks: the City supports
legislation preventing individuals who are not legally able to purchase a gun from doing so
without a criminal background check." They noted the City Code doesn't permit City staff to
lobby on behalf of the Council for their legislative priorities.
Mayor Slavik thanked Mr. Roehl and Mr. Erickson for addressing the Council. She stated the
Council would take their comments under advisement and schedule a study session in the future
if there is interest.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Plymouth Home Expo
Recreation Supervisor Koch announced the Plymouth Home Expo on April 8-9 at the Plymouth
Creek Center.
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 22, 2016
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Beard, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to amend
the agenda to add discussion of 2016 legislative priorities under General Business.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to approve
the amended agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to
amend the main motion to remove the 2016 legislative priorities and schedule a study session.
The Council voted on the amendment. With all members voting in favor but Beard and Willis,
the motion carried.
The Council scheduled a study session on March 28 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the 2016 legislative
priorities.
The Council voted on the amended main motion. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
Consent Agenda
By request of Councilmember Beard, item No. 6.11 was removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed under General Business as item No. 8.03.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.01) Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2016.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending March 12, 2016 (Res2016-089).
6.03) Resolution Approving 2016 Refuse Hauler Licenses (Res2016-090).
6.04) Resolution Designating Municipal State Aid Streets Extension of MSAS 159 Campus
Drive-Xenium Lane to Northwest Boulevard (CSAH 61) and MSAS 205 Trenton Lane
North/Nathan Lane North-Bass Lake Road (CSAH 10) to Bass Lake Road (CSAH 10)
Res2016-091).
6.05) Resolution Accepting Safety Grant from the Minnesota Department of Labor and
Industry(Res2016-092).
6.06) Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Contract for"Villas at Copper Creek"
for property located South of Hamel Road and East of Brockton Lane(2015052-F - Res2016-
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 22, 2016
093) and Resolution Adopting Assessments for Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Water Main for
Villas at Copper Creek" (2015052-F—Res2016-094).
6.07) Resolution Approving the Filling of Wetlands and the Wetland Replacement Application
for Plymouth City Flats SE '/ Section 36, T118N, R22W(2010086 - Res2016-095).
6.08) Resolution Awarding the Contract for 2016-2017 Property and Casualty Insurance to the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Res2016-096).
6.09) Resolution Approving City of Plymouth's Engineering Guidelines and Standard Detail
Specifications dated March 2016 (Res2016-097).
6.10) Resolution Approving the St. Philip the Deacon Park and Ride Agreement with St. Philip
the Deacon Lutheran Church and Closure of the Olive Lane Park and Ride(Res2016-098).
6.11) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.03).
6.12) Resolution Approving Appointment to the Ward 3 Position on the Planning Commission
Res2016-099).
6.13) Resolution Approving Right-of-Way Payments for the Vicksburg Lane Reconstruction
and Expansion Project (16001 —Res2016-100).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Councilmember Beard mentioned item No. 6.12 and thanked Commissioner Oakley for his
service on the Planning Commission.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.01) Public Works Maintenance Facility Expansion Options (15020)
Public Works Director Cote reported on the bids received for the public works maintenance
facility expansion. Staff recommends the low bid of$8,747,000 including Alternate#1
submitted by Rochon Corporation. He stated from an operations standpoint, it's best to do the
project all at once versus phases and the costs are slightly lower.
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 22, 2016
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
a Resolution Awarding Contract for Public Works Maintenance Facility Expansion Project,
which includes alternate 1 for the canopy over the fueling station (15020—Res2016-101).
The Council requested an explanation for the canopy. Public Works Director Cote stated the
canopy would provide protection from the elements and better security for the area. However, if
the canopy isn't approved, the area will be prepared for a canopy in the future.
Motion was made by Councilmember Beard to amend the main motion to remove the canopy.
This motion died for lack of a second.
The Council voted on the motion and with all members voting in favor but Beard, the motion
carried.
8.02) Bid for Northwest Greenway Trail, Segment 2 (40069)
Deputy Park and Recreation Director Northway reported Segment 2 includes 1.46 miles of trail
and is expected to be completed by September 2016. Staff recommends awarding the low bid of
701,565.20 to GL Contracting, Inc.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
a Resolution Awarding Bid for the Northwest Greenway Trail Segment Two (40069 - Res2016-
102). With all the members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.03) Park Master Plan for Aspen Ridge Neighborhood Park (Previously item No. 6.11)
By the request of Councilmember Beard, Deputy Park and Recreation Director Northway
provided a brief overview of the park.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to
adopt a Resolution Approving Master Plan for Aspen Ridge Neighborhood Park and Authorizing
Development (40070 - Res2016-103). With all the members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.01) Legislative Update
There was no legislative update.
Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 22, 2016
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the regular meeting at 7:48 p.m.
hiidwi&lid/
Sandra R. Engdahl, Clerk
Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of March 22, 2016