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Regular City Council Meeting
February 28, 2017
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 February 28, 2017.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Carroll, Prom, Johnson, Willis, and
Wosje.
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis.
Staff Present: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer, Community
Development Director Juetten, Public Works Director Cote, Fire Chief Coppa, Public Safety
Director Goldstein, HRA Manager Barnes, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Finance
Manager Bursheim, City Attorney Knutson, and Office Support Representative Gottschalk.
Plymouth Forum
Bea Anderson, 2160 Weston Lane North, expressed concern with the Summers Edge South
development regarding the proposed removal of trees. She requested the developer preserve the
small forest in the development.
Mayor Slavik stated the final plat of this development is on the March 14 Regular Council
agenda, and she encouraged Ms. Anderson to attend that meeting.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Mayor Slavik announced the City Sampler on March 4 at City Hall and the State of the City on
March 14 at Smiths Medical, 6000 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth.
(4.01) Announcement of Healthy Living Fair on March 5 at Plymouth Creek Center
Park and Recreation Director Evans announced the Healthy Living Fair on March 5 at the
Plymouth Creek Center.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 6 Regular Meeting of February 28, 2017
Consent Aeenda
Item No's. 6.07 and 6.08 were removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General
Business as item No's. 8.03 and 8.04 respectively.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.01) Regular City Council Minutes of February 14, 2017.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending February 18, 2017 (Res2017-074).
(6.03) Accept Planning Commission's 2017 Work Plan.
(6.04) Accept Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission's 2017 Work Plan.
(6.05) Accept Environmental Quality Committee's 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Plan
(6.06) Resolution Approving Final Plat and Development Contract for "Creekside Hills 2nd
Addition" for Property located North of Highway 55 and East of County Road 101 (2017001 -
Res2017-075) and Resolution Adopting Assessments for Water and Sanitary Sewer for
Creekside Hills 2nd Addition (2017001 — Res2017-076).
(6.07) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.03).
(6.08) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.04).
(6.09) Resolution Approving Variance for Impervious Surface Coverage to allow Construction
of a Room Addition by Skyline Design, Inc. for Property located at 941 Zanzibar Lane (2017005
— Res2017-077).
(6.10) Resolution Approving the Purchase of Three Police Patrol Vehicles (Res2017-078).
(6.11) Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Replacement 16' Mower (Res2017-079).
(6.12) Ordinance Amending Chapter IX of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Fire Protection
Plan Requirements (Ord2017-05) and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance
No. 2017-05 (Res2017-080).
(6.13) Resolution Approving Exception from Section 2005.13 of the City Code allowing Liquor
Sales and Consumption at the Hilde Performance Center on July 29, August 19, and August 18
(backup date) (Res2017-081).
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 6 Regular Meeting of February 28, 2017
(6.14) Resolution Approving the Purchase of One Replacement One Ton Pickup, Two
Replacement One Ton Pickups, One New and One New One Ton Chassis (Res2017-082).
(6.15) Resolution Withdrawing Approval of the Contract for Refurbishing of Zachary Water
Tower (15003 — Res2017-083).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.01) Approve Sale of 3035 Weston Lane
HRA Manager Barnes reported David and Cheryl Cornille submitted an offer of $155,000 with
conditions for the purchase of 3035 Weston Lane. The City provided the following response to
their conditions: 1) The purchaser is to make sure the land is buildable, and the City would allow
sufficient time for the Cornilles to pursue this; 2) Staff proposes escrowing $3,000 from the
purchase price to accommodate any additional costs that may be associated with utilities being
stubbed in; and, 3) Staff has informed the neighbor that the City is selling the property and will
work with them to ensure their personal property is moved onto their lot prior to closing. Staff
also received a letter from the property owners of 3030 Weston Lane requesting the City pay for
some or all the costs associated with the construction of the cul-de-sac that was paid for by them
in 2013.
HRA Manager Barnes and Community Development Director Juetten provided the following
information in response to questions from the Council:
• Staff doesn't believe the City is responsible for reimbursing the construction costs of the
cul-de-sac. The lot was subdivided, and that is what triggered the cul-de-sac requirement.
• The lot that the City owns was platted and approved with the dead-end street. The lot to
the east was a subdivided parcel and it was determined that a cul-de-sac would be a better
design for that area.
• It is the intent of the purchaser to build a home and reside on the property.
David Comille, 2800 Fountain Lane, commented they are looking to down size and plan to build
home on the lot.
Erin Selton, 3030 Weston Lane North, commented they support the new construction of the
neighboring lot but hope to get some compensation for the cul-de-sac they were required to
construct.
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 6 Regular Meeting of February 28, 2017
The Council explained the reason they were required to construct a cul-de-sac was because they
subdivided their lot.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt a
Resolution Approving the Sale of 3035 Weston Lane North (Res2017-084). With all members
voting in favor, the motion carried.
With no objection, Mayor Slavik suspended the rules and moved item No. 8.02 to the end of the
meeting.
(8.03) Site Plan Amendment and Variances for Building and Parking Additions for
Property located at 13600 Industrial Park Boulevard (Daikin Applied Americas -2016101)
(previously item No. 6.07)
Councilmember Willis stated he opposes allowing on -street parking related to this application.
This area is zoned industrial, it may impede snow plowing, and businesses should provide their
own parking.
Community Development Director Juetten stated the applicant meets the parking requirement on
their property, but they are asking to use about 30 spaces on the east side of Annapolis Lane as
overflow parking if needed. Public Works Director Cote added there are a couple other areas in
the City where there is parking on the street.
Public Safety Director Goldstein commented cars parked on the street can create a potential
problem that would not otherwise be there. However, there haven't been any issues in the areas
it has been allowed throughout the City. The street currently functions very well with no parking
on it, and he would prefer the business seek permission for on -street parking as needed.
After discussion, some of the Councilmembers agreed it is important to accommodate the needs
of businesses as they change and grow in order to keep them in the City. A precedent has
already been set by allowing on -street parking in other areas of the City. The applicant meets the
parking requirements and there is currently no public safety issue. Some Councilmembers stated
if on -street parking is allowed, it could be used frequently, even when there are still spots
available in the lot. Therefore, the applicant should only request on -street parking as needed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Wosie, to
adopt a Resolution Approving a Site Plan Amendment and Variances for Building and Parking
Lot Additions on Property located at 13600 Industrial Park Boulevard (2016101 - Res2017-087)
and a Resolution to Rescind and Portion of Resolution 85-869 and Authorize Parking on the East
Side of Annapolis Lane from Industrial Park Boulevard to 24th Avenue (Res2017-088).
Brian Plauman, Daikin Applied Americas, commented they do not view the on -street parking as
an extension of their parking lot. They have a training center and would need additional parking
only a handful of times in a year.
Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 6 Regular Meeting of February 28, 2017
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to amend
the original motion and adopt a Resolution approving the Site Plan Amendment and Variances
only for Building and Parking Lot Additions on Property located at 13600 Industrial Park
Boulevard. With Councilmembers Willis, Carroll and Prom voting yes, and Councilmembers
Johnson, Wosje, and Slavik voting no, the motion failed.
Mayor Slavik requested a vote on the original motion to adopt both resolutions.
With Councilmembers Carroll, Johnson, Wosje, and Slavik voting yes, and Councilmembers
Prom and Willis voting no, the motion carried.
(8.04) Variance for Impervious Surface Coverage at 2635 West Medicine Lake Drive
(Thomas and Elaine Chirhart-2017005) (previously item No. 6.08)
Community Development Director Juetten reported the applicant is proposing to add on to the
property and is requesting a variance to increase the impervious surface from 25 percent to 28.5
percent.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Approving a Variance to Impervious Surface Coverage to Allow an Addition and
Driveway Reconfiguration for Property located at 2635 West Medicine Lake Drive (2017002 -
Res2017-089). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.02) Utility Rate Study and 2017 Rate Structure
Finance Manager Bursheim reported staff is proposing the following:
• 3.5 percent increase in residential and commercial water rates
• 5.5 percent increase in sanitary sewer utility rates
• 6 percent increase in Water Resources Program
• $.25 increase in solid waste recycling rate
• 3 percent increase in fees relating to Utility Trunk Expansion Fund
• 3 percent increase in franchise fees
She and Public Works Director Cote provided the following information in response to questions
from the Council:
If there was a previous meter issue, it will appear the customer is using and paying more
when in fact they are using the same amount. If water consumption goes up, so does the
impact to the customer.
Irrigation is metered separately for businesses and 90 percent of accounts would fall into
an upper tier if it mirrored the residential rates.
Demand for water is going down due to smart irrigation technology and high efficiency
fixtures in new homes.
Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 6 Regular Meeting of February 28, 2017
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Plymouth City Code concerning Utility
(Ord2017-06), Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Plymouth City Code Concerning Water
and Sanitary Sewer Permits and Utility Fees, (Ord2017-07), Ordinance Amending Franchise Fee
for Wright -Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association, its Successors and Assigns, for Providing
Electric Service within the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (Ord2017-08), Ordinance Amending
Franchise Fee for Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation, D/B/A Xcel
Energy, its Successors and Assigns, for Providing Electric Service within the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota (Ord2017-09), Ordinance Amending a Gas Energy Franchise Fee on Centerpoint
Energy Minnesota Gas ("CentpMoint Energy") for Providing Gas Energy Service within the City
of Plymouth Minnesota (Ord2017-10), Resolution Approving Utility Rate Increases (Res2017-
085) and a Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No's. 2017-06, 2017-07,
2017-08, 2017-09, and 2017-10 (Res2017-086).
The Council inquired if a two-tier system had been looked at for commercial users. Finance
Manager Bursheim replied Option 3 shows this, but with a set flat rate at the third tier. This
would increase the conservation rate to 44 percent and revenue by $232,000.
After discussion, the Council stated it would be open to lowering residential rates and slightly
increasing commercial rates for residents who are in Tier 3. They encouraged staff to continue to
look at projections annually to ensure they have enough reserves and to adjust rates accordingly.
With Councilmembers Carroll, Johnson, Wosje, Prom, and Slavik voting yes, and
Councilmember Willis voting no, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports or staff recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Amy schalk, Office Support Representative
Adopted Minutes Page 6 of 6 Regular Meeting of February 28, 2017