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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 1997
A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on February 19, 1997.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Preus, Spigner, Black,
Bildsoe, and Johnson. Councilmember Wold arrived at 7:02 p.m.
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STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Public Works
Director Moore, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Public Safety Director
Gerdes, Park and Recreation Director Blank, City Attorney Knutson, and Deputy City
Clerk Hoffman.
Item 3 Plymouth Forum
Ron Thomas, leader of Scout Troop 477, presented his scout troop, who
planned to watch the activity of the City Council.
Councilmember Black introduced Scout Troop 567 leader Jim Strong and
his troop. She cited their community work, shoveling out the fire hydrants
in Plymouth neighborhoods.
Item 4-A Parents Promoting Chemical Health
Jean Kirsch and Jennifer Lutts of the group Parents Promoting Chemical
Health detailed the goals of their group. Their goal at Armstrong High
School is to steer teens away from drug and alcohol abuse.
Item 5 Approve Agenda
Councilmember Wold requested the addition of Item 9-B to the agenda
regarding the Senior Needs Assessment Sub -Committee. Councilmember
Black requested the addition of Item 9-C to the agenda, to discuss
notification of public works improvements.
Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6 Consent Agenda
Items 6-G and 6-H were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried, seven
ayes.
Item 6-A Approve Minutes
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to approve the minutes of the January 21 and 22, 1997 special
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meetings, the January 22 Regular meeting, and the February 5 regular
meeting. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-B Approve Disbursements
MOTION was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-108 APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 1997.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-C Fourth Baptist Church. Land Use Guide Plan Amendment, Conditional
Use Permit, and Preliminary Plat and Site Plan (96185)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-109 APPROVING LAND USE
GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR FOURTH BAPTIST CHURCH
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION
OF HWY. 55 AND FORESTVIEW LANE (96185). Motion carried,
seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-110 APPROVING
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SITE PLAN FOR FOURTH BAPTIST
CHURCH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 55 AND FORESTVIEW LANE (96185).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-111 APPROVING FOUR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR FOURTH BAPTIST CHURCH
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF
HIGHWAY 55 AND FORESTVIEW LANE (96185). Motion carried,
seven ayes.
Item 6-D Tax Forfeit Parcels
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-112 AUTHORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF PARCEL 12-118-22-13-0006 TO THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH FOR PUBLIC USE. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-113 AUTHORIZING THE
CONVEYANCE OF PARCEL 13-118-22-12-0011 TO THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH FOR PUBLIC USE. Motion carried, seven ayes.
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Item 6-E Proposed Changes to Fire Relief Association By -Laws
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-114 AUTHORIZING CHANGES
TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE PLYMOUTH FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF
ASSOCIATION. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-F Change Order No. 1 - 41' Avenue Improvements, Project No. 537
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-115 APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1, 41ST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (HUGHSTON
ADDITION), CITY PROJECT NO. 537. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-I SFG Technologies Contract Change Order
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-116 APPROVAL OF CHANGE
ORDER TO SFG CONTRACT. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 64 Golfview Woods. Lot Division (96191)
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-117 APPROVAL OF LOT
DIVISION FOR LOT 3, BLOCK 1, GOLFVIEW WOODS (96191).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-K Schmidt Lake Road Improvements. City Project No. 7005
MOTION was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-118 ACCEPT PETITION AND
AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
REPORT, SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD FROM EAST OF PEONY LANE
ADJACENT TO CONOR MEADOWS ADDITION, CITY PROJECT
NO. 7005. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-L Reduction on Required Financial Guarantee
MOTION was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-119 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, HEATHER RUN 4TH ADDITION (95001).
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 6-M Special Council Meeting on New Direction for I-494 Corridor
Commission
MOTION was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to set a special council meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at
6:00 p.m., to discuss the new direction adopted by the I-494 Corridor
Commission. Motion carried, seven ayes.
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Item 6-N Sassy's Cafe. Preliminary Approval of Conditional Use Permit
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-120 GIVING PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SASSY'S
CAFE, 1115 VICKSBURG LANE NORTH. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 7-A Plymouth Oaks Addition. Authorize Vacation of Drainage and Utility
Easement
Public Works Director Moore outlined the proposed vacation of easements,
saying the request comes due to a newly configured ponding area in the
adjacent Plymouth Oaks 2' Addition. He said recording of the vacation of
these easements will take place when the new plat is recorded.
Mayor Tierney opened the hearing at 7:18 p.m. No one spoke, and the
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-121 AUTHORIZING THE
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT, ALSO FOR
PONDING PURPOSES, OUTLOT A, PLYMOUTH OAKS ADDITION.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-122 SETTING CONDITIONS TO
BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF RESOLUTION NO. 97-121,
VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT, ALSO FOR
PONDING WITHIN OUTLOT A, PLYMOUTH OAKS ADDITION.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 7-B Carlson Center 12' Addition. Authorize Vacation of Drainage Easement
Public Works Director Moore explained the vacation of this easement comes
because the easement dedicated is larger than the property development
requires. He said registration of the vacation of the easement will take place
with recording of the plats for the Carlson Center 15`' Addition.
Mayor Tierney opened the hearing at 7:20 p.m. No one spoke, and the
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-123 AUTHORIZING THE
VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR PONDING
PURPOSES, OUTLOT A, CARLSON CENTER 12'H ADDITION.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-124 SETTING CONDITIONS TO
BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF RESOLUTION NO. 97-123
VACATING DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR PONDING PURPOSES
WITHIN OUTLOT A, CARLSON CENTER 12" ADDITION. Motion
carried, seven ayes.
Item 8-A East Medicine Lake Regional Trail Plan Approval and Feasibility Study
Park Director Blank presented the master plan for the East Medicine Lake
Regional Trail. He outlined how it will connect portions of the Hennepin
County Park System trails from Maple Grove to Theodore Wirth Park in
Minneapolis, and west to the Luce Line Trail System. He stated that after
Plymouth approval of the trail plan, it will be forwarded to the Hennepin
County Parks Board for review. He said authorization is also requested for
plan development and estimates of layout costs.
Barry Warner, representing SRF Consulting Group, Inc., outlined the
planned trail route. He detailed the seven project segments, which would
come in four phases.
Councilmembers asked what sort of alternative to the railroad bed has been
explored. Mr. Warner said the firm will examine the development of raised
structures to carry the trail over wetland areas adjacent to the railroad bed,
since the use of the bed by trains is expected to continue. He said this will
require additional cost as well as additional environmental permits.
Mayor Tierney asked about bike and pedestrian traffic, and what interim
plans are being made to handle increases. Mr. Warner said placement of
safety advisory signs may be one interim solution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-125 APPROVING MASTER PLAN
FOR EAST MEDICINE LAKE REGIONAL TRAIL. Motion carried,
seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-126 AUTHORIZING
PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY LAYOUT AND COST
ESTIMATE, ZACHARY LANEXAST MEDICINE LAKE
BOULEVARD, 36" AVENUE TO MEDICINE RIDGE ROAD, CITY
PROJECT NO. 7006. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Norbert Herby, 3430 East Medicine Lake Boulevard, asked whether a
traffic count had been done on East Medicine Lake Boulevard. He said there
are problems with speeding traffic at present, and he expects the upgrade
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that will come with the trail development to increase speeding traffic
problems. He stated he believes all trail development could be done on the
west side of Medicine Lake, rather than on the east side. He said the steep
grade development of the east side trails would violate Americans with
Disabilities Act guidelines, and disabled people would be unable to use the
trails.
Mr. Warner responded that the east side trails would be classified as multi-
use, and if the are in right-of-way, will not have to conform to ADA
guidelines. He said roadway reconstruction will occur at the time of trail
development and will ease grades, but there will continue to be situations
where the grade will be more than 5 %.
Public Works Director Moore stated that East Medicine Lake Boulevard
does serve as a collector for residential traffic from that area, generating
more than a local residential street would. He said a traffic count done last
fall showed traffic volumes in the 4,000 units per day range, while most
residential streets have 1,000 or less.
Item 8-B Tax Increment Financing for the Village of Bassett Creek
Housing Supervisor Goldsmith presented the proposal for tax increment
financing requested by Rottlund Homes, Inc. He said consideration comes
because of the soil correction costs at the site. He outlined various tax
increment funding options, based on various scenarios provided by
Springsted, Inc., the City's financial consultant.
Housing Supervisor Goldsmith showed how the proposed development,
designated as a housing TIF district, compares with Plymouth Towne
Square, a City -funded project. He said plans for development of the area
with affordable and moderate housing, and affordable senior housing,
sponsored by CommonBond Communities, would qualify the property for
HUD expenditures and rental subsidies.
He noted that the property is not likely to be developed under commercial
circumstances due to soil conditions. He said efforts had been unsuccessful
in trying to locate other sites in Plymouth that would meet HUD
requirements, and be financially viable.
Housing Supervisor Goldsmith recommended approval of the proposal. He
said any final agreement would be subject to negotiations for terms, interest
rates, financing, and development contract issues.
Councilmembers discussed the financing options and heard comments from
staff on keeping the TIF district term as short as possible, in an effort to
counter any possible state aid loss.
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Councilmembers discussed concerns about soil conditions and the city's
liability costs and expenses for improvements. Community Development
Director Hurlburt said the project is proceeding along two tracks: finance
and housing; and land use. She said land and environmental issues will
addressed once the land use and financing plans are approved.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-127 GIVING PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL TO A PROPOSAL FOR THE USE OF TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING TO ASSIST WITH UP TO $3,089,200 IN
DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION
OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT AND PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICES THEREFOR.
Richard Palmiter, representing Rottlund Homes, explained soil testing done
on site. He said they progressively discovered conditions that were worse
than originally thought. He said his firm is now working with soil and
engineering groups in an effort to reach a realistic development figure.
Councilmember Johnson asked about the limited number of senior housing
units. Housing Supervisor Goldsmith said the limitation of funding from the
federal government restricts larger numbers for such a project. He noted this
was the only such project approved in the Twin Cities metro area.
Doug Mayo, representing CommonBond Communities, stated that an
interest list has been created for the proposal. He said that near occupancy
time, applications will go out to names on the interest lists.
Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 8-C American Portable Telecom (APT). Conditional Use Permit for
Construction of a Cellular Tower
Community Development Director Hurlburt presented the permit request to
locate an 84 -foot high temporary tower at Plymouth Middle School. She
stated that the applicant must show no other site exists that might be better
suited for the project. She noted one site exists in New Hope, but at present
that city has a moratorium against the construction of towers. She said
Plymouth would be a parry to any lease for the tower site on a school
district structure, and that the lease can address restrictions on how long the
tower may be placed on the site. She said APT could come back for
permanent designation if no option is feasible then.
Peter Heimdahl, realtor for the company serving APT, explained the
technology and outlined the grid of towers planned. He supported the
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request to place the temporary tower at the Plymouth Middle School. He
stated that APT would prefer the New Hope water tower, because the
placement of towers on existing structures saves time and money.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-128 APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS AND SITE PLAN AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW AN
84 -FOOT -HIGH TEMPORARY PORTABLE CELLULAR TOWER
AND RELATED GROUND EQUIPMENT FOR WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION SERVICES AT PLYMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
LOCATED AT 10011 36THAVENUE NORTH (96167)
Motion carried, seven ayes
Item 8-D (6-G) Additional Funding for Zoning Ordinance Consultant Costs
95100)
Councilmember Spigner asked why the consultant costs had increased.
Community Development Director Hurlburt explained that over a period of
a year and a half a variety of items have increased the consultant costs for
developing the new zoning ordinance. She said other items were found to be
less expensive that anticipated. The consultant was cooperative and waited
until the project was complete before assessing final costs reflected in this
request.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Wold, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-129 ALLOCATING ADDITIONAL
FUNDS TO NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
95100). Motion carried, seven ayes.
Item 9-A Appointments to Area Advisory Commissions
Councilmember Spigner volunteered to serve as a representative to the
Robbinsdale Safe and Drug -Free Schools Advisory Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Black, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-130 APPROVING APPOINTMENT
TO THE ROBBINSDALE SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS
ADVISORY COUNCIL. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Mayor Tierney reported that one person has expressed an interest in serving
on the Wayzata Chemical Health Commission. Council discussed
interviewing the person at the same time interviews for the Ward 2 seat on
the Human Rights Commission are conducted.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to interview candidates for the appointment to the Wayzata
Chemical Health Commission. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Councilmembers agreed to use the same committee members who served in
the December 1996 board and advisory commission selection process.
Item 9-B Senior Citizens Needs Assessment Task Force
Councilmember Wold reported that the Senior Citizens Needs Assessment
Task force would hold its first committee meeting on Monday, February 24,
at 7:00 p.m., in the Medicine Lake Room at City Hall.
Item 9-C Preliminary Road Project Report Request
Councilmember Black directed staff to provide maps in agenda reports for
street improvement projects.
Item 9-1) (6-I1) 1996 Park Commission Annual Report/1997 Work Plan
Motion was made by Councilmember Wold, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe, to accept the 1996 Park Commission Annual Report and to thank
the Commission and Park and Recreation Department staff for a job well
done. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember
Bildsoe to direct staff to prepare a proclamation for the City's participation
Volunteers of America Week, to be read at the regular council meeting of
March 5. Motion carried, seven ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember
Spigner, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 P.M. Motion carried, seven ayes.
Kurt Hoffrnan ep ty City Clerk