HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-08-2017Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
August 8, 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 August 8, 2017.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Prom, Willis, Wosje, Johnson, Davis,
and Carroll.
Council Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer, Community
Development Director Juetten, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Police Captain Reed, Public
Works Director Thompson, City Engineer Renneberg, Planning Manager Thomson, City
Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Mayor Slavik introduced Michael Thompson, the City's new Public Works Director. The
Council thanked Jim Renneberg, City Engineer, who served as the Interim Public Works
Director.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosie and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
approve thea eg nda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
At the request of Councilmember Willis, item No. 6.05 was removed from the Consent Agenda
and placed under General Business as item No. 8.04.
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items:
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017
(6.01) Special and Regular City Council Meeting minutes of July 25, 2017.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending July 29, 2017 (Res2017-257).
(6.03) Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2018 Pedestrian and Concrete Replacement Project
(ST189004.001 - Res2017-258).
(6.04) Resolution Approving Variances for Wayzata Public School District for Property located
at 4955 Peony Lane (2017060- Res2017-259).
(6.05) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.04).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.01) Appeal of Zoning Ordinance Interpretation relating to Fences (Jacqueline Sullivan —
2017066)
Planning Manager Thomson reported the type of fence requested by Jacqueline Sullivan is not an
allowable fence as per the Zoning Ordinance. She provided the following information in
response to questions from the Council:
She is not aware of other communities that allow this type of fencing, and the current
fence ordinance has been in place for 13 years.
There is a provision in the ordinance for temporary fencing, but it relates to fencing for
construction projects.
She is not aware of any fencing put up by the City that doesn't meet the Zoning
Ordinance requirements.
Jacqueline Sullivan, applicant, reported the fence she is proposing to install is known as an
invisible, non -electric fence, is half the cost of other fencing systems, and is a good option for
senior citizens who can't afford fences. She requested an exception to the ordinance and have
staff review the language.
Kari Weske, 8772 Cottonwood Lane North, commented if Ms. Sullivan were to move, this fence
could be taken down and moved with her. It's a sturdy fence, more pleasing to the eye than a
chain link fence, and cheaper than a wood or steel fence. Minnesota is one of Pet Playgrounds
biggest customers, so other communities are allowing it to be used.
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017
Ms. Sullivan pointed out on a photo the topography of her yard and where the fence would be
located. She commented there is no homeowner's association that is part of the neighborhood.
She did try to tie her dog to a stake, but it wasn't successful.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt a
Resolution Affirming City Staff's Interpretation of the City's Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to
Fencing Materials (2017066 - Res2017-260).
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to
amend the main motion to direct staff to check with other communities to see if they are moving
in the direction of non-traditional fencing materials.
The Council voted on the amendment, and with Davis, Prom, Johnson, and Wosje voting yes,
and Willis, Carroll, and Slavik voting no, the motion carried.
The Council voted on the main motion, and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
(8.02) Crosswalk Improvements in the Schmidt Lake Road Mill and Overlay Project
(ST179002.001)
City Engineer Renneberg reported on this project and specifically, the recommendations in
staff's report regarding crossing locations that were discussed at the May 23, 2017 Council
meeting. A considerable amount of discussion was held regarding the previous crossing at the
intersection of Schmidt Lake Road with Yuma Lane. This is a crossing that staff is
recommending not reinstalling the marked crosswalk as the Vicksburg Lane intersection at
Schmidt Lake Road is a better place to cross to access Gateway Park due to sight distance.
The suggestion was made to send correspondence to the residents of the Fields of Nanterre
indicating where they should cross to access Gateway Park.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to not install the
painted crosswalk back on Yuma Lane and Schmidt Lake Road. With all members voting in
favor but Johnson, the motion carried.
The Council directed staff to do an informal speed study on this section of Schmidt Lake Road in
an effort to get the speed lowered.
(8.03) Appointment of Alternate Director Vacancy on the Elm Creek Watershed
Management Commission
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Appointing Catherine Cesnik to the Elm Creek Watershed Management
Commission (Res2017-261). With all members voting in favor but Davis and Prom, the motion
carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017
(8.04) Reguiding, Rezoning, PUD General Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat for "West
Plymouth Property" located east of County Road 101 at Prairie Drive (West Plymouth
Development, Inc. — 2017032) (previously item No. 6.05)
Councilmember Willis expressed concern with the 57th Street extension associated with this
application. He stated it is going to become a cut though street between Peony Lane and County
Road 10. As designed, it won't be able to handle the additional traffic, and there should be turn
lanes at the intersection of County Road 101. He suggested the application be delayed in order
to determine if more right-of-way is needed.
Councilmember Willis left the meeting (8:17 p.m.).
Jake Walesch, applicant, commented they hope to have the preliminary plat and final plat
approved to split the lot into two lots so it can be conveyed to the school. The road was
originally a 28 -foot road, and after deciding there would be no driveways on it, and it would be a
major collector road, it was increased to a 36 -foot road to allow for occasional parking on the
south side of the street. The right-of-way is 65 feet, and there would be room to expand the road
if needed. By expanding the right-of-way, they may lose lots, and it may affect the minimum
standards of the school since it has already been moved to the north to accommodate them. They
are willing to study it, but it has already been discussed with staff and what they are providing is
greater than what is required.
City Engineer Renneberg stated if they want to provide parking on both sides of the street, they
would need to expand it by two more feet. Currently, staff is planning two 12 -foot lanes, and an
eight -foot -wide parking aisle on the south side of the street.
Mr. Walesch stated they could possibly make the roadway two feet wider with the current right-
of-way, and they would be willing to study it. They are on a tight timeline and were hoping to
begin work tomorrow.
Motion was made by MUor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Wosie, to adopt a
Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide roughly 48 acres from P-1
to LA -2 for "West Plymouth Property" (2017032 - Res2017-262) Ordinance Amending Chapter
21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Lane located East of County Road 101 at Prairie Drive
and to establish a Planned Unit Development District (2017032 — Ord2017-17), Resolution
ApprovingFindings indings of Fact for the Rezoning of Land located East of County Road 101 near
Prairie Drive (2017032 — Res2017-263) Resolution Approving a PUD General Plan, Preliminary
Plat and Final Plat for "West Plymouth Property" for roughly 75 acres located East of County
Road 101 at Prairie Drive with Condition No. 3 "Approval is contingent upon determining
whether no more than two additional feet of right-of-way and roadway width is needed for
54th/55th Avenue" (2017032 — Res2017-264) and Resolution Approving Summary Publication
of Ordinance No. 2017-17 (Res2017-265). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports or staff recommendations.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
Ia�&�4w
Sandra R. Engdahl, y Clerk
Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017