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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 10-01-1997MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1997 A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Wold at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on October 1, 1997. COUNCIL PRESENT: Acting Mayor Wold; Councilmembers Johnson, Preus, Spigner, Black, and Bildsoe. ABSENT: Mayor Tierney. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Public Works Director Moore, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Park Director Blank, Public Safety Director Gerdes, City Attorney Joel Jamnik, and City Clerk Ahrens. Item 3 Plymouth Forum No one spoke at the Forum. Item 4-A Rita O'Donnell Acting Mayor Wold presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Rita O'Donnell and thanked her for her service on the Environmental Committee, and for her work on various environmental issues in the community and as an election judge. Item 4-11 Plymouth Ice Center/Life Time Fitness Grand Opening Park Director Blank announced that Grand Opening events for the Life Time Fitness and Plymouth Ice Center will be held on October 17, 18, and 19. Item 5 Approve Agenda Councilmember Bildsoe requested the addition of an item in the Council Information Memo on an all -way stop control policy. Councilmember Johnson requested the addition of the traffic situation on 36`h Avenue North near Armstrong High School. Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember. Bildsoe, to approve the agenda with the addition of the two items noted. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6 Consent Agenda Item 6-C was removed from the Consent Agenda. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 2 Item 6-A Approve Minutes Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to approve minutes of the September 10, 1997 Regular Council Meeting. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-B Architect Contract, Activity Center Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-574 APPROVING CONTRACT WITH DELANO ERICKSON ARCHITECTS. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-D Greg and Elizabeth Hendricks, Fence Height Variance (97120) Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-575 APPROVING FENCE HEIGHT VARIANCE FOR GREG AND ELIZABETH HENDRICKS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11510 57TH AVENUE NORTH (97120). Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-E Final Plat for Parkers Lake Corporate Center 9"' Addition (97108) Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-576 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CALIBER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF POLARIS LANE NORTH AND 23RD AVENUE NORTH (97108F). Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-F Charis Homes, Inc. Final Plat for Kingsview Heights Fourth Addition Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-577 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR CHARIS HOMES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4265 FERNBROOK LANE NORTH (96186). Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-G Town and Country Homes Inc., Deny Land Use Guide Plan Amendment Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-578 DENYING LAND USE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 55 AND DUNKIRK LANE 97011). Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-H Adoption of Assessments for Municipal Water/Sewer Connections Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-579 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, WATER SERVICE HOOKUP AND PERMIT FEE, 5140 ZACHARY LANE NORTH (PIN 12-118-22-23-0001). Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 3 Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-580 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, PERMIT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SERVICE HOOKUP AT 16220 OLD ROCKFORD ROAD PIN 17-118-22-11-0006). Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-I Support Application for Assistance to Shenandoah Townhomes Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-581 IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OWNER -OCCUPANTS IN THE SHENANDOAH TOWNHOMES HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS AREA. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-J Change Orders and Final Payments for Ice Center Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-582 APPROVING FINAL STEPS FOR ICE ARENA PROJECT 5041. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-K Ice Center and Life Time Fitness Grand Opening Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-583 APPROVING EXPENDITURES FOR GRAND OPENING CEREMONIES. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-L Holiday Stationstores, Inc., Additional Findings of Fact (97071) Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-584 APPROVING ADDITIONAL FINDINGS OF FACT FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXTEND OPERATING HOURS AT THE HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 169 AND BETTY CROCKER DRIVE (97097). Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-M Purchase of One New Current Model 2 -Wheel Drive Utility Police Vehicle Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-585 APPROVAL OF ONE NEW CURRENT MODEL 2 -WHEEL DRIVE UTILITY POLICE VEHICLE. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 4 Item 6-N Four Seasons Mall Park -and -Ride Lot Reconstruction, Project 7013 Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-586 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, FOUR SEASONS MALL PARK-AND-RIDE LOT RECONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NO. 7013. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-0 Support Application for Transit Capital Funding Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-587 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDING FROM THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-P Reduction in Required Financial Guarantees Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-588 REDUCING REQUIRED FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, SHORES OF KRAETZ LAKE ADDITION 94135). Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-589 REDUCING REQUIRED FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, PLYMOUTH PONDS BUSINESS PARK ADDITION (95005). Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-590 REDUCING REQUIRED FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, ORCHARDS OF PLYMOUTH 2ND ADDITION (96093). Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-591 REDUCING REQUIRED FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, CONOR MEADOWS ADDITION (96113). Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-Q Street Lighting Projects Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-592 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, STREET LIGHTING, EVERGREEN KNOLL ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 5 Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-593 RECEIVING REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT, STREET LIGHTING, EVERGREEN KNOLL ADDITION. Motion carried, seven ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-594 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, STREET LIGHTING, PLUM TREE 3RD ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-595 RECEIVING REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT, STREET LIGHTING, PLUM TREE 3RD ADDITION. Motion carried, seven ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-596 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, STREET LIGHTING, 12 THAVENUE NORTH AND HARBOR LANE NORTH. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-597 RECEIVING REPORT AND ORDERING PROJECT, STREET LIGHTING, 12TH AVENUE NORTH AND HARBOR LANE NORTH. Motion carried, seven ayes. Item 6-R Set Public Hearing on Vacation of Easements Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-598 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VACATION OF PART OF THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 1, SAVANNAH. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-599 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VACATION OF PART OF COUNTY ROAD 24 AND DUNKIRK LANE. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-S "No Parking" Sign Installations, City Project No. 9007 Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-600 AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD, BETWEEN VICKSBURG LANE AND FERNBROOK LANE, CITY PROJECT NO. 9007. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 6 Item 6-T Approve Change Orders Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-601 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, CIMARRON EAST STREET RECONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT NO. 7002. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-602 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, VICKSBURG LANE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 7010. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-603 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, 1996 PARK BOND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 4017. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-604 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, CITY CENTER AREA/MANN THEATER WATER QUALITY TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 7011. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-U East Medicine Lake Blvd. Condemnation, Project 7006 Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to approve RESOLUTION 97-605 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS, MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD EAST, CITY PROJECT NO. 7006. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-V Comprehensive Plan Update, Consultant and Contract Award Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-606 DESIGNATING CONSULTANTS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 6-W Value RX Project Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-607 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE VALUE RX PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 7 Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-608 APPROVING AMENDED PLYMOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (PEDF) GUIDELINES AND ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 8-a All -Way Stop Control Policy Councilmember Bildsoe referenced the City of Lakeville's Stop Control Policy from the Council Information Memo. He directed that the topic of stop sign requests be added to the November 12 study session in order to discuss the Lakeville policy and to consider whether to adopt a similar policy or formulate a policy for Plymouth. Item 8-A "All -Way" Stop at 37T' Avenue/Zircon Lane/Yellowstone Lane Public Works Director Moore explained the petitioned request for an "all - way" stop sign installation at the intersection of 37" Avenue/Zircon Lane/Yellowstone Lane. The results of a traffic count indicate that the 85"' percentile speed of traffic was 29 mph. This is a residential area posted for 30 mph. The average speed was 23.5 mph. Staff does not recommend approval of the stop sign installation. Stephen Kaminski, 3730 Yellowstone Lane, represented the residents of the Bridlewood Farms development. He requested approval of the "all -way" stop signs. He said that 43 of the 48 affected residents support the request and that many young children live in the neighborhood. Three residents chose not to sign the petition and two individuals had moved from the area. None of the three who elected not to sign the petition live immediately on the affected intersection. Councilmember Bildsoe said that he lives near this area and previously supported the installation of two other nearby stop signs. He is not completely satisfied with their effectiveness. He said that the City Council currently has a practice to consider a stop sign request by a neighborhood when 75 percent of more of the immediate residents petition in favor of it. He will support this specific request, but he believes that the Council needs to consider development of a specific policy under which to consider stop sign requests. Councilmember Bildsoe suggested that the stop signs at 32"d Avenue and Zircon, 34`h Avenue and Zircon, and 37' and Zircon be reviewed in the future, if a Stop Sign Policy Subcommittee is established. Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-609 INSTALLATION OF "ALL - WAY" STOP SIGN. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 8 Motion to amend was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, that the "all -way" stop sign installations at 32°d Avenue and Zircon Lane, 34' Avenue and Zircon Lane, and 37h Avenue and Zircon Lane be reviewed in the future to determine if the locations meet policy standards -- if a Stop Sign Policy Subcommittee is established and a policy is adopted. Councilmember Johnson said that the City Council wants to be responsive to citizens, but it is not good practice to install stop signs throughout the City whenever requested without regard to reason. She believes that requests for stop signs should meet certain criteria. Councilmember Black said she supports using the stop sign installation at 37`x' Avenue and Zircon Lane as a test case to examine what a policy may include. However, she would not support removal of the signs if they fail to meet future Stop Sign standards that are yet to be developed. She believes any policy that is developed should apply to future requests. The Council is already aware that stop signs don't slow traffic, but there has been no reason to deny a request when the immediate residents request a stop sign in their neighborhood. Councilmember Bildsoe said that he received phone calls from residents living more than 500 feet from the 37`'' Avenue and Zircon Lane intersection who oppose the "all way" stop sign installation. Zircon Lane would have three stop signs within a short distance and this would be a good case to study when considering a new policy. Councilmember Spigner said she will not support the "all way" stop sign request. The engineering design of this area included roads with an obvious curvature to slow traffic. Since some area residents oppose the stop sign installation, the policy issue should be studied before the installation is approved. Councilmember Preus supported the amendment, noting that it would address a broader policy issue based on a particular case. He agreed that the general stop sign issue needs study. There have been many situations of citizen petitioned stop signs where staff recommended against the stop signs, but the City Council approved installation. He believes that stop signs installed in recent years have not had the anticipated impact, and the issue needs to be addressed from a policy standpoint. Councilmember Preus said that he would support the stop sign installation at 37`x' Avenue and Zircon Lane because this would be consistent with the Council's response to other neighborhoods who have petitioned for stop signs. If a policy is adopted, the Council can evaluate the effectiveness of the stop signs recently installed. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 9 Motion to amend carried: Johnson, Preus, Bildsoe, and Wold ayes; Spigner and Black nays. Councilmember Johnson said that the "all way" stop sign request should be approved. The residents submitted a petition in response to the City's current policy, and the Council should be consistent in approving it. Councilmember Black expressed concern about installing the "all way" stop sign with an intent to review the location in the future under possibly new standards. She said that the Council would not remove stop signs from other neighborhoods based on a new policy and should not consider doing so in this case. Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to reconsider the amendment. Councilmember Johnson agreed with Councilmember Black that these "all way" stop signs should not be evaluated and removed in the future based on a possible new policy. Councilmember Bildsoe said that the area residents have provided the petition required under the City's current stop sign policy, and the residents feel a need for stop signs. He said that possible development of a new policy does not mean that the stop signs would be removed. If a Stop Sign Policy Subcommittee is established, then discussions can be held with the affected neighborhoods. Councilmember Spigner questioned the need to reconsider the amendment. Councilmember Bildsoe said he does not support the motion to reconsider the amendment. Councilmember Preus indicated that he would vote against reconsideration. He believes that if a new policy is adopted, the City should review recent installations to determine if the stop signs are working. Acting Mayor Wold said he would not support the amendment. He hoped that residents would welcome review of the stop signs under a possible new policy, and agreed with Councilmember Black that if residents don't want the all way" stop signs removed, the signs would likely remain. Motion to reconsider failed: Johnson aye; five nays. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 10 Main motion as amended carried, six ayes. Acting Mayor Wold suggested that the Council could consider a moratorium on stop sign requests until the issue of a policy is considered. Councilmember Black said she has been working with a group of residents who will be requesting a stop sign. She requested that the policy issue be addressed as expeditiously as possible. Item 8-B Authorize Solicitation of Bids for G.O. Tax Increment Finance Bonds Community Development Director Hurlburt said that on September 3, the City Council established Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 7-5. The district covers a 29.5 acre site at the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and Revere Lane. It will consist of a proposed mixed use development that includes 176 modest cost owner -occupied Rottlund townhomes, 46 federally subsidized rental apartments for low income seniors, 6 to 8 federally subsidized rental townhomes for families, and a 30,000 square foot commercial/office building. She said that the proposed resolution would authorize solicitation of bids for the bond sale, but there will be additional Council actions prior to the sale. Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-610 AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR SALE OF $3,290,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1997A. Councilmember Spigner said that she will continue to vote against this project. She objects to giving money to Rottlund for modest income homes because similar valued townhomes have been constructed in other areas of the City. She said that if Bassett Creek has any interference from the wetland work, the project will stop, and she asked what would then happen with the TIF funds. Public Works Director Moore explained that as part of the wetland approvals, the developer must monitor the water table and make sure that the soil correction is not drying up the wetlands. If it would impact the wetlands, then they will have to use another method to remove the soils. Councilmember Johnson clarified that TIF funds would be used for the soil correction. The money would not increase Rottlund's profit for the project. Community Development Director Hurlburt said that it would be difficult to develop this property without the TIF because the soil correction is so great. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 11 She said the City has done other soil correction projects with TIF, but this is the City's first district for housing purposes. Motion carried, five ayes; Spigner nay. Item 8-C Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Community Development Director Hurlburt presented the proposed modifications to the Zoning Ordinance adopted in December 1996. No map amendments are proposed, and the sign regulations are not included. She said that over 300 separate changes are proposed and most of these are minor. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendments. She explained the voting requirements. City Manager Johnson suggested that the Council consider the proposed side yard setbacks for the RSF-1 districts, as there could be some long-term consequences. Brad Moen, 3600 Holly Lane, represented West Glen Corporate Center. He said that his project was recently restricted to 25 percent maximum accessory use, and he has been unable to acquire financing for the project. One of the proposed Zoning Ordinance changes would establish this 25 percent maximum for all similar properties. He said this percentage is capricious and needs to be further considered by the Council. He believes there are other ways of ensuring less truck traffic, such as restrictions on the cost or height of the building. The 25 percent restriction is difficult to explain to a lender and reduces the flexibility of the owner to respond to the market. Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt an ordinance amending the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance in its entirety. Councilmember Spigner said that the Planning Commission and staff did a fine job in identifying these errors, and she supports the changes. Councilmember Black said that she would like more time to review the proposed changes. Councilmember Bildsoe agreed and added that he would like time to consider Mr. Moen's comments. Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to postpone consideration of the Zoning Ordinance changes to November 5. Motion carried, six ayes. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 12 Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Preus, to conduct a study session on the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments by November 5. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Wold, to establish a study session for October 29. Motion carried, six ayes. Item 8-D (6-C) AT&T Wireless Services Communications Tower (97115) Councilmember Bildsoe requested that the Council to review the Zoning Ordinance provisions relating to communication towers and to discuss the future market and impact on the City. He is concerned that providers will request an increasing number of towers along the City's thoroughfares - I-494, Highway 169, and Highway 55. He suggested that the application be tabled to November 19 and that the City Council conduct a study session on the issue by that date. Dale Runkle, DCR, represented AT&T Wireless Services. He explained that they began looking for a suitable site in April and this site will provide the maximum future capacity. Councilmember Black expressed concern that in the future the City will have multiple towers along the highways. She would like to discuss the future direction of the industry. Mr. Runkle said that this tower would be lower than many towers that are constructed at 150 feet. This is a low site and it will be screened as best as possible. Typically, the towers are becoming lower in elevation, but the technology is still with towers. Peter Beck, Attorney for AT&T, said there will be an ongoing need for additional antenna sites. As cells fill, they need to be split to handle additional capacity. The intent of the City's ordinance and most other ordinances is a preference that towers be located on existing structures whenever possible. That is also the company's goal. He said that this tower has been needed since spring. He requested that the project move forward and they would work with the City to explain the future technology. Councilmember Black asked if towers will continue to be a critical element in providing wireless communication services. Mr. Beck said yes. As cells are broken up, antennas will be lower, and more existing structure can fill the height need. Satellite technology is coming, but at a very high cost. Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 13 Councilmember Bildsoe said that he has no objection to this particular request, but would like the Council to discuss the related general policy issues. Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember Spigner, to adopt RESOLUTION 97-611 APPROVING SITE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF A 122 -FOOT MONOPOLE TOWER AND EQUIPMENT BUILDING FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES AT 701 BERKSHIRE LANE (97115). Director Hurlburt explained the notification area on this major site plan amendment and described the proposed location of the tower on the site. Motion carried, six ayes. Councilmember Black requested that this topic be included with discussion on the Zoning Ordinance at the October 29 study session. Item 9-A Traffic Concerns on 36' Avenue North Councilmember Johnson said there is a traffic/pedestrian problem on the north side of 36`'' Avenue near Armstrong High School. The School District will be doing driveway modifications to the school next summer. She requested that staff work in a joint effort with the school on this project. She stated that the neighborhood is developing a petition to request trails on the north side of 36`h Avenue. Item 6-U Wallace Charles Motion was made by Councilmember Spigner, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to suspend the rules and bring Item 6-U back to the floor for public comment, with the understanding that the resolution has been adopted on the Consent Agenda. Motion carried, six ayes. Wallace Charles, 3150 East Medicine Lake Blvd., said he has been working with staff members on this difficult right-of-way issue and believes it can be resolved without court confrontation. Item 9-B Possible Moratorium on New Stop Sign Requests Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to amend the agenda to add discussion of the possibility of a moratorium on new stop sign requests. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Preus, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to direct staff to prepare a resolution for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting October 1, 1997 Page 14 meeting which would establish a brief moratorium on citizen -requested stop signs. Councilmember Preus said that this policy issue needs to be addressed, and it is a good time to temporarily pause stop sign requests in order to develop a good policy. Councilmember Bildsoe said that the Council needs to move ahead quickly. Councilmember Black said that she would like to be notified of any citizens submitting stop sign requests during the possible moratorium period. Motion carried, six ayes. Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Spigner, to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, Acting Mayor Wold adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. i e / Laurie Ahrens City Clerk