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PLYMOUTH, D INNESTOA
March 149 1966
A regular meeting of the Village Council eras ' called to order 1W Mayor
Loring M. Staples, Jr. at 7x45 P.a.
Present: Mayor Staples, Trustees O'Fal;lon, Renner, Hagen and Hunt,
the Villagw Administrate -7, ttornL;, and Engineer.
In .'the absence of a clergyman, Mayor Staples requested the ':ounoil
and audience to rise for a moment of silent prayer.
NOTION IV Trustee O'Fallon, second by Trustee Renner, to approve the
cinutes of the special meeting of Ukrch 5, 1966. Motior pasand tW 4
five yea vote. MOTION 1W Trustee Hunt, second by Trustee Renner, to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting,of Naroh 7, 1966.. Notion
passed by a five yea vote.
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rlgyor Staples opened a Pubic Hearing to consider the installation;
of storm sewer in Drainage Ares V -B, Garland. Lane, boundaries as
described in the Notice of Hearings Estimated cost - $269250.00
Mayor Staples turned the Hearing over to Egi: Wefb.ld, Village E'ngw
ineer, rho explained for the audience the workings of the proposed
storm sower, locations of the drainage works as per the prepared
map, and -.he financial plan relative to thq project, noting that
the Village pays 40;,) of the approiinats 33.00 an acre assessment,
and the property owners 60%e
rollowing the Engineer's presentation, the Mayor invited membera of
the public present wro were directly concerned turu possible assess-
ment to ask questionb and make such comments as they might have.
Edgar M. Patoh, 16900 12th Avenue, presented a petition signed tlr
18 families and ii:volving about ,66% r f the property in the area read-
ing as follower
We the undersigned are resident and property owners in the area
to be assessed for the proposed otorm sewer designated V -Marland
Lane.
We object to ..e arbitrary inclusion of our property to be assessed
without any benefit to us, We believe that as long as the dully
elected offs --era of Plymouth saw fill to accept the tract involved
and also issue the building permits icor buildings at questionable
levels, it should, be the liability of the total Village revenue
to solve this problem.
Many of us are at present assessed for the late improvements of
Vth Ave. N. and shall soon be liable for the developmont of 13th
Ave. N., now under construction. Therefore it is unthinkable to
harness further assesoments against these properties."
Mr. Fatah stated the opinion that the petitioners were not obisLcing
to the storm sewer but -to the method of assessment. Numerous pro-
posals were made regarding the drainage works, method and are6 of
asbessment, and questions raided kV some 20 residents and were %newe+ry-
ed by the Engineer, the Meyor and Trustese, and the Attorney. Mayo:
Staples cited a six day total expenditure of $19550600 for pumping
operations in the area, and pointed out that as t,ha area is developed
more run-off will result and more pumping and expense be .required.
After all who indicated a desire to speak had been heard, Yagor
Stapleo declared the Public Nearing olosed at 9&30 p.m.
RE: INATALL. OF
STORM SEWER
DRAINAGE ARS
V -B, GARLAND W •
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, cont'd. ,
Following comments tp tue Mayor and Trustees, the following motion
was made,:' ,
MOTION tF Mayor Staples, second bN Trustee Renner, to adopt RESOL-
UTION N0. 66— , A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AA'D ORDERING PREP.
ARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATION for the installaticn,of storm
sewer in, the drainage area designated V -.B -Garland Lane., Following
discussion and suggestion by Trustee Hagen that the boundaries of
the area included in Drainage Area V -B, should be restudied, the mot-
ion was withdrawn * mWor Staples and second withdrawn tW Trustee
Renner.
MOTION by Mayor Staples, second V Trustee Hagen, directing the
Engineer to re-examine the area to determine whether the bounder.
ies'are aocuratt and report to the Council on March 21. Motion
passed ter a five yea vote.
PETITIONS.' REQUESTS do CON UNICATIONS
Sheldon Tart appeared regarding waiver of Ordinance 66-4 for a
service station at HIr. 55 and Co. Rd. 70. Requested that the
matter bo laid over until April 4th.
James A. Burkett appeared to request an 18 fte setoback waiver for
Lot 99 ?1.1, Snyders Lake View Addition. Presented a petition
signed tb-% ad jaeent property owners stating they had no objections.
Proposal approved tV the Building Inspector.
MOTION IV Mayor Staples, second ib' Trustee O'Fallen, to grant the
setback waiver of 18 ft* as requested and shown on attached survey.
Mot+.on passed to* a five yea vote.
I:arry Deziel appeared to request a sign permit for a 74 ft. Texaco
sign at levy. 55 and Village Hall road. Ordinance limits height to
25 ft. maximum. NOTION Ay Mayor Staples, second ter Trustee Ha&tin,
to refer the request to the Licensing Committee for report on
March 11. Motlen pessed by a five yea vote.
William Egan, reprenentative of Plymouth Landowners, appeared to
protest the assessment of 40p of storm sewer coats to the entire
Village. Stated that owners of large amounts of la.d in the north
and central portions of Plymouth are not benefiting :rom storm sewer
installation, and felt the responsibility for the aseessmegta stould
be taken !V the areas bc.i.efited. Questioned why Plymouth is the
only villege ir, Minnesota to have a special law passed to allow a
5 mill tax for stoma sewer, and expressed the viewpoint, as had been
done any several people during the Public Hearing, that building
should not be allowed on low ground. Stated that more valuation is
needed aad expressed the opinion that private liquor licensing nam
suiting in supper clubs would bring in valuation.
1.1aavor Staples pointed out that expenditures for storm sewer projeo,:•,.d
are well within 3 mills to date. Trustee Ilunt expresoed Joncern
that current projoctn have storm sewer funds tied up br several
years. Mayor Staplea requested that the Administrator determine the
status of storm sewer funds based on expendituroe for 2 storm sewer
projects, 40% Village assessment, and 3 mill rate, and submit a
report on March 21.
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HOT ION TO ADOPT
RESOL. WITHDRAWN"
REt BOUNDARIES
DRAINAGE AREA
V -B
REt TART REQUEST
VAIVER 10F ORD.
66-4
SETBACK WAIVER
APPROVED
J. A. BURKETT
RE e 7 4" TEXACO
SIGN
W14. EGAN RE e
STORM SEWER
ASSESSIIE[JT
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PETITI^9S. RE=STS & CORMNICAT70NS9 ^ont'd.
Mayor Staples gave a background report on drainage problems between REs DRAINAGE:
Quantico and Orcbtd Lastest Parker's Lakr Drainage Area VISA. The PROBLEMS
attorney advised the Council and audietwe of an existing drainage Q'JANTICO &
easement set up about 5 years ago and the Village's obligation to ORCHID LANES
get the water from the easement out to Orchid Lane. mars. Olsoa
expressed concern for the safety of childrev,, and was advised tv
the Engineer that catch basins could be installed. Mayor Staples
authorized the Engineer to dotermirtc with the contractor what is
involved and proceed with putting in a r.wail. Mrs. Russell Johnson,
630 Quantico Lane, present %. a petition signed "Mr 31 families and
reading as followes
We the undersigned are completer opposed to any further expense
or cost involved with the water in the yards bounded by 3rd Ave.
and 6th Ave., Quantico Lpne and Orchid Lane in Plymouth Village.
This is a private water problem and should be dealt with ae such."
Trustee Reraer brought up the matter of allowing septic tank systems
to ov,^:-i:law until the rani tory soarer is installed within 6 months
j a year. The Mayor pointed out that complaints can be registered
id that septic tanks will have to be pumped ttir residents with this
p': obl.tvs.
Petitioe. received charging improper drainage signed ty 32 rdsidents REs :LOROPER
and r.adi *i as follows: DPALIAGE - FOX
fie the undersigned do hereby petition the Village of Plymouth to CHAPEL GROVE ADD.
prevent the lavelopment of the Fox Chapel Grove Addition located
between 525 Harbor Lane and 735 Harbor Lane bar John A. Erickson,
David C. Ball Investment, and Donald Swanson, 1800 Foshay Tower
until -they provide proper drainage, and to close the rnac& or ditch
dug tor them in the fall of 1965 draining all water out into Farbor
Lane and causing daMLge to road and to property along road."
The Engineer reported on a meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Lempke, petit-
ioners, and stated that a meeting is scheduled regarding the matter
of dmimage with the developer and engineers for the Addition. To
report at the March 21 mooting. John Hagen, 515 Harbor Lane, stated
that he is one of the residents in an area that is going to have
drainage problems and ouggested that building codon chruld be checked.
REPORT_ OFFICERS. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Letter received from the Building Inspector recommending condemnation
of the house of Margaret Poulin at 11635 28th Avenue N. Petition HOUSE
attached requesting condemnation and signed by 10 residents. 11635
MOTION by Mayor Staples, second hie Truotee Haien, to proceed with
condemnation of ti e property at 11635 28th Avenue N. Motion passed
by a five yea vote.
Engineer's Memorandum received regarding the followings
1. Drainage at Urbandale Lane and 29th Ave. N. Engineer to con-
tinue efforts to see that drainage is corrected. Catch baeinc
plugged or fr %en. Trustoe Haren quectionod why buildings
should be allowed where drainfields won't work. Mayor Staples
direotud that the matter be put on the April 4 agenda.
2. Millis 54yder Zxoavation Permit applications condi tions A
thru F listed in aonomdanoe with which Mr. Snyder agreed to
exonvate. MOTION 1v 11'ruetes Bunt, seoond b' Truntee Hapten,
to approve, the Rxoava•;ing Ait to excavate sand fill from
an area wt of of tho Nvdioa =•%ke Community Club -rich changes
in oonditione as follows Condition E to tie deleted. 2)
Condition r to read "Ninin,um lawn and street elevation 910.0."
CONDEMNED
28TH AVE.
REs DRAINAGE
URUANDALE & 29TH
REI BUILDING ON
LOW GROUND
SNYDER EXCAV.
P !: 411T APPY' D.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS & COMMITTEES, contd.
Engineer's Idemorandum, cont'dt
3. Drainage at 1140 Harbor Lane and flooding complaing of Frank
Child., State Highvay Department to study the area regarding
outlet and possible pumping station.
4. Bassett's Creek Watershed and suggested letter to Nr. Frelleen,
Director, Division of .inters. IdOTIOP tW Mayor Staples, second
by Trustee Renner, to approve the letter for the Mayor's sigma
nature. Ik?otion passed ter a five yea vote.
5: Drainage Area XII -A, uaker Lane and S&ratoga Lane.
KOTION by Ideyor Staples, second by Trustee Hagen, to approve
preparation of a joint report bV Plymouth, St. Louie Park and
Minnetonka, each to share 1/3 of the cost. Motion passed try
a five. yea vote. The Engineer will report to the Council be-
fore actian is taken.
6. Tax -forfeited land. Engineer to report further March 21.
Discussion was hel-,4 with the Attorney regardin acquisition of
Lots 13, 14 & 15, an.! possible acquisition of of Lot 12 for in-
stallation of Deacon hz ights Storm Sewer Froject X-96.
MUTION by Trustee Hagen, neeond td Mayor Staples, that Lot 12 or
a portion thereof not be a quired. Motion passed bar a five yea vote.
Action on Attomney's reports rest Sehiebe Park Contract and the
Soo Line Railroad Crossing at Lcarnh Lane deferred until March 21.
Action on Administrator's report ret Plymouth's participation in
Suburban Hennepin Co. Nursing Dietrio•t deferred until March 21.
RESOLUTIONS & ORDINA;iCES
Following the Attorney's recommendation for au!horication, the
following motion was made.
nOTION 1W Mayor Staples, second by Trustee
UTION N0. 66-339 A RESCILft'ION AU'I'HORI'INC
MENTS FOR THE RICHT OF MIMNT DOMAIN I'7H
66 -IA. Motion rassed I%y a five yea vote.
MISCELLANEOUS
Hunt, to adopt RESOL-
rIIE ACQUIRING OF EASHu
SANITARY SE67:R PROJECT
Trustee Hagen suggestod that fuels shculd be bid. Adminietratcr
requested to submit a report on the bidding.
Trustee hunt brou-rht up the matter of the Road Superindent's area
ifioation of truck operation allowance nodded. The Administrator
suggested that the allowances of the (toad Superintendar.t, Assessor
and Building Inspector should be reviewed together. Mayor Staples
requested that Trustee hunt check into the matter along with the
Administrator and report on March 21.
MOFVION IV Y yor Staples, second by Trunteo Iiagen, to approve load
limits as listed for Pl vmouth roads and thorc.A:rhf+gyros, excluding
from the restrictions school buses, garbage trucks and partial load
fuel trucks, and omorgenco vehicles. Motion passed 1Xy a five yea
vote, liaiver of the usual load limits fo-• Shonandoah Lane from the
aorkhouue gromnds to Co. ltd. 69 an re1uested by R. We Stageborg,
wan approved.
REt DRAINAGE AT
1140 HARBOR LANE
RE t BASSL•'TT' S
CRF2K WATERSHED
RE t DRAIVAGE
AREA XII"
RE TAX -FORFEIT
LAND
RlE a LOT 12
BEACON HEI=TS
PROJECT X46
FESOLUTION 66-33
RE, s SEMENTS
SAN. SEWER PROJ.
66 -IA
RL t FUEL BIDS
REt TRUCK A CAR
Al L014ANCES
RE t ROAD
RESThICTIONS
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CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS & CONTRACT PAYMENTS
Regular checks as listed on the March 14, 1966 Disbursement REGULAR CHECKS
Statement we're approved as follows APPV'D. MARCH
Gih'ERAL FUND checks totaling 54173.08 approved by a five yea 14 DISE. STATE*
vote on motion qy Trust4e O'Fallon, second by Mayor Staplos.
POLICE FUND eheo!ts totaling $19105.20 approved tV a five yea
vote on motion Eby Mayor Staples, seccad bar Trustee Renner,
FIRE DEFT. FIM cheake totaling $1,655.54 approved tV a five yea
vote on motion tW Trustee O'Fallon, seconi. by Mayor Staples.
ROAD & BRIDCI: FUND cheeks totaling 321,;040.09 approved tor a five
yea vote on motion tV Trustee Hunt, second by Trustee O'Fallon.
PUBLIC ?ARK FUND shooks totaling $46475 approved tW a lire yea
vote on motion W Trustee Hagen, second by Trietee Hunt.
PUBLIC NURSE F'jND 'o%. ecks totaling $29626.20 approved by a five yea
vote on motion blr Trustee Hagen, second to-- Trustee Hunt.
DEBT SERVICE FUND 'checks totaling 51319361.49 `approved tlr a five
yea vote on motion by Trustee Hagen, second by Mayor Staples.
MOTION by Trustee O'Fallon, second by NfWar Staples, to approve MUN. LIQ. STORE
the Municipal Liquor Store Disbursement Statement dated February DISB. STATEMENT
11 end March 15, 1966 and totaling 347,679.94• Motion passed APPROVED
Dr a five yea vote.
Upon motion made ar.d carried, the met:ting was adjourned at 12:16 a.m.
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