HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1981-388CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of
the City Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota was held on the
22nd day of June , 19 81. The following members were
present: Actin Ma or Neils, Counci members Ho t, Schneider and Threinen
The following members were absent: mayor avenpor
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Councilmember Schneider introduced the following Resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 81-388
RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY REGARDING LAMDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR
LIFT STATIONS, PUMP HOUSES AND RESERVOIRS IN THE CITY
WHEREAS, in order for the City to operate the necessary utility systems to serve
the City, it is required to construct, operate and maintain lift stations, pump
houses and reservoirs, and
WHEREAS, some of these facilities must be constructed adjacent to private property
and are not wholly within the City owned property, and
WHEREAS, in order that these facilities may present a pleasing appearance to the
neighboring uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that the following policy is established for landscaping and screening at
these facilities: ✓
1. It is the general intent that the facility blend as nearly as
possible with the surrounding land uses. In order to accomplish
this, as part of the design of the facility, elements of landscape
design including existing topographical and vegetative features,
berming and planting shall be used.
2. When plans are prepared for such a facility the City Engineer will
present a proposed landscaping plan to the City Council.
3. In general, landscaping will not be installed until the adjacent
property is developed and landscaped. The exception to this would
be trees or berming which would be installed during construction
of the facility.
4. The City will maintain the facility and property in similar fashion
as the immediate adjacent area.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Threinen , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following vo a in favor thereof: Acting Mayor Neils, Councilmembers Hoyt,
Schneider and Threinen
The following vote against orabstained: none
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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