HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-24-2018Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
April 24, 2018
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April 24, 2018.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Johnson, Wosje, Davis, Prom
and Carroll (arrived at approximately 8:50 p.m.).
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Hokkanen,
Community Development Director Juetten, Public Works Director Thompson, Park and
Recreation Director Evans, Fire Chief Coppa, Police Captain Swiatkiewicz, Planning Manager
Thomson, Senior Planner Drill, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.01) Announcement of Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund's Waffle Breakfast on
May 6 at Fire Station III
Katherine Jaeger, from the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund stated the annual waffle
breakfast will be held on May 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fire Station III.
Mayor Slavik announced the annual City Sampler will be held on April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. at the Maintenance Facility.
Mayor Slavik encouraged Plymouth residents to join the Step To It Challenge being sponsored
by Hennepin County. She indicated this event would kick off with a Walk with the Mayor on
May 1 at 6:00 p.m. at the Plymouth Creek Center.
Approval of Agenda
A legislative update was added to the agenda as item No. 9.01 under Reports and Staff
Recommendations.
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of April 24, 2018
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to
approve the amended agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
By request of a resident, item No. 6.07 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under
General Business as No. 8.005.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt the amended Consent Agenda that included the followingitems:
tems:
(6.01) Special and Regular Council Meeting minutes of April 10, 2018.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending April 4, 2018 (Res2018-151).
(6.03) Resolution Approving Cooperative Cost Participation Agreement No. PW 60-17-16
between the City and Hennepin County for Cost Participation for Preliminary Design of County
Road 9 and I-494 Project (ST190003 - Res2018-152).
(6.04) Resolution Approving Payment No. 2 and final for the 2017 Contractor Mill and Overlay
Project (ST179004.002 - Res2018-153).
(6.05) Resolution Approving Payment No. 2 and Final for the Schmidt Lake Road from Peony
Lane to Fernbrook Lane Mill and Overlay Project (ST179002.001 - Res2018-154).
(6.06) Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report for the 2018 Contractor Mill and
Overlay Project (ST 189004.002 — Res2018-155), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering
Report, Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for
the 2018 Contractor Mill and Overlay Project (ST 189004.002 — Res2018-156), Resolution
Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the 2018
Contractor Mill and Overlay Project (STI 89004.002 — Res2018-157), Resolution Declaring Cost
to be Assessed, and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the 2018 Contractor Mill
and Overlay Project (STI 89004.001 — Res2018-158), and Resolution Calling for Hearing on
Proposed Assessment for the 2018 Contractor Mill and Overlay Project (ST 189004.002 —
Res2018-159).
(6.07) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.005).
(6.08) Resolution Approving an Amended Agreement with Allied Waste Services, LLC dba
Republic Services of the Twin Cities — Blaine for Municipal Recycling Services for 2019
through 2024 (Res2018-160).
(6.09) Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Cartegraph Asset/Operations Management
Software (Res2018-161).
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(6.10) Resolution Approving Temporary Liquor License Application for the Plymouth Civic
League -Music in Plymouth Endowment Fund for an Event on October 4 (Res2018-162).
(6.11) Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Water Tank Service Contract with KLM
Engineering for the Zachary Water Tower Rehabilitation (15003 - Res2018-163).
(6.12) Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant
Application to the Metropolitan Council for Trust Builders and Developers, LLC for Property
located at 14180-14192 43rd Avenue North (Res2018-164).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
(8.005) Order and Accept the Preliminary Engineering Report, Order and Accept Plans
and Specifications, Order Advertisement for Bids, Call for a Public Hearing, Declare the
Cost to be Assessed, and Set the Assessment Hearing for the Troy Lane Reconstruction
Project (Previously Item No. 6.07).
Kyle Foster, 18225 58th Avenue North, requested the Council amend the Troy Lane
reconstruction project to have the walking path on the western edge of Troy Lane and a four-way
stop added at the intersection of Troy Lane and 58th Avenue North. He explained he had
discussed these suggestions with the City Engineer and project engineers from Bolton & Menk.
He stated he objected to the walking path being located on the eastern edge of Troy Lane as it
would be adjacent to his property. He was informed by the City Engineer that the walking path
would be located on the western edge of Troy Lane; however, the City doesn't have easements in
place with the property owners at 5915 Troy Lane. Staff has reached out to the property owners
at 5915 Troy Lane but hasn't received a response. He requested this project be delayed or that
the resurfacing proceed without completion of the walking path until all resources have been
exhausted. He discussed the new housing that would be developed in his neighborhood and
recommended the walking path be located closer to the majority of new residents. He stated this
would improve pedestrian safety and would align with future trail connections.
Regarding the suggestion for the four-way stop at the intersection of Troy Lane and 58th Avenue
North, he stated this would improve pedestrian safety and slow the speed of traffic.
The Council requested feedback from staff on the history of this project and the location of the
pathway. Public Works Director Thompson reported he met with Mr. Foster in January at a
neighborhood meeting. He indicated Mr. Foster raised his concerns to staff, and at that time,
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staff committed to exploring the feasibility of placing the trail on the west side. It was
determined the cost was relatively the same along with the wetland impacts. However, the City
would require an easement if the trail were to be placed on the west side of Troy Lane and no
right-of-way was required on the east side. He explained the City Engineer met with the
property owner at 5915 Troy Lane and discussed the proposed easement. However, after April
3, the property owner has ceased communication with staff.
Regarding the request for the four-way stop, Public Works Director Thompson explained staff
believed it was premature to place a stop sign at this intersection at this time. He reported a
traffic study would be completed to study the speed of traffic and to determine if a stop sign
would be warranted.
In response to questions from the Council, Public Works Director Thompson provided the
following information:
• Staff has worked diligently to contact the property owners at 5915 Troy Lane. However,
since April 3, there has been no communication.
• A condemnation process could be costly and timely in order for the City to receive the
necessary easement for the walking path to be located on the western side of Troy Lane.
• Staff anticipated the project would be delayed to 2019 if the path were relocated.
• It was noted the number of houses on the east side and west side of Troy Lane was quite
similar.
• The additional cost for moving the trail to the west side of Troy Lane would be
approximately $6,000, plus the cost and legal fees to acquire the easement.
• The cost for the project would increase if delayed by a year.
• A great deal of staff resources have been invested in preparing plans for the Troy Lane
project. It was noted staff did not have another project that could not be completed in
2018 if the Troy Lane project were postponed.
• The economies of scale for the project were described and it was noted the City benefited
by completing pathways at the same time roadways were being reconstructed.
• The City could require a future developer to place a walking path along the western side
of Troy Lane as a condition for approval in the future.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
Resolution Ordering Preliminary Engineering eering Report for the Troy Lane Reconstruction Project
(STI 80002 - Res2018-165), Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering eering Report, Ordering
Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for the Troy Lane
Reconstruction Project (ST180002 - Res2018-166), Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the Troy Lane Reconstruction Project
(ST 180002 - Res2018-167), Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed, and Ordering Preparation
of Proposed Assessment for the Troy Lane Reconstruction Project (ST 180002 - Res2018-168)
and a Resolution Calling for Public Hearin on n Proposed Assessment for the Troy Lane
Reconstruction Project(ST180002 - Res2018-169). With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
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(8.01) Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Subdivision Code Variance for "The Woods at
Taylor Creek" for Property located at 5364 and 5370 Vicksburg Lane and Outlot B of
Hampton Hills South Plateau (David Hackenmueller and Tim Hidani — 2017110) (Tabled
from April 10, 2018)
Senior Planner Drill stated this item was tabled from the April 10 Council meeting. He reported
the applicants/property owners are requesting approval of a rezoning to RSF-3 for the westerly
two parcels at 5364 and 5370 Vicksburg Lane. In addition, they are requesting a preliminary plat
for 24 single-family lots. The easterly parcel (Outlot B of Hampton Hills South Plateau) is
already zoned RSF-3. The applicants submitted revised plans on April 17 that remove homes
from the area presently platted as Outlot B, but continue to incorporate Outlot B into the overall
plat to accommodate development ponding. Senior Planner Drill stated that the developer
wouldn't need to extend the street or sanitary sewer and water services to Outlot B because that
outlot would be incorporated into this subdivision.
He explained the applicants have also submitted a request for a Subdivision Code variance to
eliminate the requirement for looping of the watermain for a cul-de-sac street that would exceed
750 feet in length. Notice of the variance application was mailed to all properties within 750 feet
of the site as specified by City Code. The findings necessary to approve a variance were
reviewed with the Council in detail.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill provided the following
information:
• The location of the outflow pipe and ponding.
• The reasons for requiring watermain looping was described and the homes without
redundancy were noted on the plans. Further discussion ensued regarding the expense for
looping the watermain. Staff commented on the uniqueness of this development, given
its location and close proximity to the railroad tracks.
• The looping request was made by the applicants based on cost considerations.
• The contours and delineation of the project were reviewed and it was noted minimal
flooding is expected in the rear yards.
• No retaining walls are proposed for the development.
Tim Hidani, applicant, 5370 Vicksburg Lane, explained he has lived at his address since 1994
and has been approached by numerous developers over the years. He commented on the
expenses that would be incurred by his builder, based on how the neighboring developments
were completed.
The Council had concerns with forcing the last developer in the area to be burdened by
additional expenses for looping and secondary access points.
A discussion was held on the secondary access requirements, which were of concern for some of
the Councilmembers. Senior Planner Drill stated the seven ton road is necessary to
accommodate a fire truck and City public works vehicles. He also discussed with the Council
the following:
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• The proposed location of the secondary access point and the City's roadway
requirements.
• Emergency access requirements for the neighborhood.
• The impact on the proposed neighborhood if there would be a train derailment.
• The City didn't create the constraints in place that made this property unique and costly
to develop, such as the location of the wetlands and railroad.
• The location of the eight foot trail to the north in Fairway Greens was reviewed. There
are no budgeted funds for a trail adjacent to the railroad.
• A cul-de-sac over 750 feet in length triggers a watermain loop.
The Council discussed the fairness of the developer bearing 100% of the cost for the secondary
access road and watermain looping. The Council questioned why the watermain loop was
included in the original plans but was not included in the revised plans.
Jake Walesch, developer of an adjacent neighborhood to these properties who is assisting the
applicants, explained that after looking at costs more closely, the length of the cul-de-sac was
altered and noted the expense for the necessary watermain loop would be quite substantial. He
believes the watermain doesn't need to be looped. He explained the only time the proposed
design would be a concern was if a watermain break and fire occurred within this development at
the same time. He requested that the Council allow this development to proceed without 100%
of the financial burden being placed on two property owners. He requested that the secondary
access be a public trail, and the City assist with the cost.
Dave Hackenmueller, applicant, 5364 Vicksburg Lane, commented the current access point to
his home is a single lane driveway and not a seven ton roadway. He explained it would be
difficult for the City to get a fire truck and multiple emergency vehicles to his home since the
bridge was constructed.
One Councilmember suggested the roadway have a median in order to eliminate the need for a
secondary access point and/or that all the homes be sprinkled. The Council inquired if the cul-
de-sac length could be reduced in order to eliminate the looping requirement.
Mr. Walesch stated he appreciated the Council considering other options, but believed the
median and sprinkling requirements would be too costly. He requested the Council to consider a
trail adjacent to the railroad tracks. An option would be to create a homeowner's association to
maintain that trail, which could serve as the secondary access point.
The Council provided the following comments:
• Directed staff to provide further information on secondary access roadway requirements
as well as a median option.
• Make it optional for homeowners to install home fire sprinkler systems.
• Explore the option of constructing a trail adjacent to the railroad track.
• Consider looping the watermain further to the east, but also determine if this has been
done elsewhere in the city. Community Development Director Juetten reported with the
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Kreatz Lake neighborhood, there are two cul-de-sacs that are 1,200 to 1,300 feet in length
and it doesn't appear that either of the neighborhoods are looped. City Attorney Knutson
added these cul-de-sacs predate the current Zoning Ordinance.
Discourage a private drive with this development.
While it might not be fair for the developer to bear the cost for all of the infrastructure,
the uniqueness (railroad, topography and wetlands) of this property was not created by
the City, and no City funds should be spent on this project.
Mr. Walesch stated both applicants request this item be tabled to the May 8 Council meeting.
Mr. Hackenmueller explained he has been advised to retain legal counsel. He reported he felt as
if he "sold his soul" for $12,000 in order for the City to construct the bridge/over the railroad
tracks.
The Council directed staff to work with the developer to address the emergency access/trail,
watermain looping and cul-de-sac length concerns.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to table
this item to the May 8, 2018 Council meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
(9.01) Legislative Update
City Manager Callister provided the Council with a brief legislative update.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
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Sandra R. Engdahl, Cit lerk
Adopted Minutes Page 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of April 24, 2018