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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-07-1967iI o MINUTES OF VILLAGE COUNCIL MEE'T'ING PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA August 7, 1967 4 A rogular meetirgof the Village Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Richard O'Fallon at 7:30 p.m. Present: Aetia; Mayor O'Fallon, Councilmen Hagen and Hunt, tho Village Administrator, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Staples and Councilman Duntley. Acting kiWor O';i?allon requested the Council and audience to rise for a moment of silenuo prayer. i LOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Acting.hayor O'Fallon, to approve the minutes of the regular mostiufi-of July 17, 1967* kozion passed by a three aye vote. Mayor Staples and Councilman Duntley absent* kOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman Hunt, to approve the minutes of the special meeting of July 24, 1967. Motion passed by a three aye vote. Mayor Staples and Councilmen Duntley absent. PUBLIC HFARING Acting Mayor 0' Fallon opened a Pablie Hearing to consider the extension RE: INPR. OF 13TH of 13th Avenue forth from Cowity Road 18 to South Shore Drive and the AVE. & SAN. SEWER installation of sanitary sewer in said road. The Village Engineer THEREIN reported that *'yin street improvement would consist of excavation, cub - base, base, curt and gutter and a plant mix surface, all of which are equal to a nine ton road, 44 feet from face to face of curb, at an estimated coat of =63000. Acting kayor O'Fallon opened the hearing to questions and comments from the floor and the following appeared: Vic aruuan. J. Oruma.?k Steel Co. - Wanted to know which cost for newer would apply, the $22,000 or the $35,000 figure which appearec, in the preliminary report. The Engineer informed him that the cost would be $22,000 for the sanitary sewer and $631000 for the road for a total cost of =35,000, which would provide a shallow sanitary sewer to provide first floor drainage. Dir. Gruman stated tt.at first floor never service would be epAisfaetory. Acting Nayor O'lallon declared the hearing closed at 8:00 p.me and due to the lack of a, four-fifths majority of the Council prsoont, no action could be taken to order the improvement. The Engineer requested Council approval to have a Registered Land Survey done on this property. MOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Hagen, to authorise RE: AUTH. ENO. TO the Village Engiieer to hire a Registered Land Surveyor to do a survey HIRE REUt LAND of the property ;nvolved in the improvement of 13Th Avenue North. Motion SURVEYOR passed by a throo aye vote. Xayor Staples and Councilman Duntl4y absent. Acting Nayor O'F:,llon opened a Publtki Hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of lerkshire Lane and South Street beginning at the inter- section of Berkshire Lane with the South right-of-wey line of tho Minneapolis Industrial Ruilway, thonoo Northerly to the intersection of Berkshire Lane ant South Street, th4noe easterly approximately 250 fent to the point of ittersection with the proposed new Zinnia Lane. Northern REt VACATION OF PORTION OF BERK- SHIRE & SOUTH 8116 C I Council' kinutes AiV at 7v 1967` - Pabvs 2 PUBLIC ,HEARINGS, con t' d`. State Power Compagy .us requested the vacation and in return, they propose an agreement whereby threp would 4onstruct a temporary road South of the railroad trachao The North to South section of Pts road would be built to nine ton opecificationN and would be dedicated to the Village. Acting bsyc r O' Fallon opened the hearing to questions and comments fkom the floar and tbR1 following appeared: krs. Hobert Richtwdson, 302 Zinnia Lane - Stated that she does not feel that it :.s in the, best interests of the Village to close off Berkshire Line and out Zinnia Lane througho The Engineer showed her thoA% future over-all plan for the streets in this area. Acting gyot' r O'Fellon -zalled for further comments from the floor and nok one appeared and the hoaring was declared closed at 8:15 p.m. kOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Hagen, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 67-137, A RESOLUTION VACATING PORTIONS OF BERKSHIRE LANE AND SOUTH STREET as described in the resolution. Notion passed by a three aye vote. heyor Staples and Councilman Duntley absent. KOTION by Councilman Huit, second by Councilman Hagen, to direct the Clerk -Administrator to vtithhold the filing of the resolution until they agreement has been executed for the provision of the temporary road and the road is constructed. motion passed by a three aye vote. Mayor Staples and Councilman lur tley absent. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & CCOUNICATIONS William Dickey appeared Yo request finai approval of the plat of Plymouth Square. The Engineer re-riewed the plat and stated that he would have to compute the bund requirements and draw up the subdivision development contract before the finai, plat could be filed but he did recommend approval of the plat. K TION by Councilmau Hunt, second by Councilman Hagen, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 67--118, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF PLYkOUTH SgUARL and authorising the kayor and Clark -Administrator to sign the subdivision development o)ntrsats kotion pawed by a three aye vote. kayor Staples and Counoil, nan Duntley absent. J. d G. Construction Compimy requenteO a reduction in escrow for kaple- dell Addition. The Administrator stated that he had not received a recommendation from the Er„gineer as yet and requested that this be put on the August '4th aenda. Roy Klausman requested a subdivision waiver on Lots 12 thru 16, Blook 4o Klaustan's Addition. Coun,3ilman Hunt stated that he fait that this wF43 a reasonable request due to the site of thews lots. MOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilm&-i Hagan, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 67-119, A MISOLUTION WAIVING REgUIREla MTS OF SITBDIVI31ON ORDINANCE for Lots 12 thru 16, Block 4, Klausman's Addition. Koti4n passed by a two aye vote. kayor Staples and Councilman Duntley a'4sent. Acting Wiayor O'Fallon abstained. MOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Caancilman Haan, to giant a side- line waiver from 10' to 5' .ter the east side yarns of the existing house on Lot 16, Black 4, Klausmait's Addition Wotion pasaad by a three aye vote% Xayor Staples and CoitnoilLman Duntley absent. RESOLUTION 67-117 HE: VACATING OF PORTION OF BMMK SHIRE & SOUTH ST. RESOLM'ION 67-118 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF PLYkOUTH SQUAn b V • • • - RESOLUTION 6 • -11 amort WAIVER ROY KLAUSNAN PETITIONS. REQUESTS & CGkkUNICATIONS, cont'&. Ernest Snyder requested a subdivision waiver on Parcel 351•, in Scetion 30. Thia would move the two property linea and allow a future easement for the extension of Shadyview Lane. XOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Couricilaan Hagen, to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 67-1209 A RESOLUTION WAIVING REgUIREYMTS OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE for Parcel 3,914 in Section 30. Motion passed by a three aye man Dunt,e absent.vote. !aycr Staples and Council i Ray Johnson appeared to request a 8-1/2foot sideline waiver for an attached garage at 325 Maga Lane+. H, presented a letter from the neighbor at 31.5 Niagara Lane stating that he had no objections to the requested waiver. MOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Hagen, to approve the t3-1/2 foot sideline waiver for an attaphed garage at 325 Niagara Lane. Motion passed by a three aye vote. XFWor Staples and Councilman Duntley atasent. Tri-State Drilling requested a parmit to construct a warehouse -n their property at 16940 State Highway 55. They also requested 6—rmission to construct an;ei,ght foot cedar fetee along the property lines abutting Sate Highway 55. The Building Inspector report-.', that some time ago, Tri-State Drilling had stated that they would }-i.wt a hedge •to shield the parking lot, however, the hedge is not growing. The Council questioned whether an eight foot fence would be high enough to shield the rear parking lot. It was unanimously &greet to postpom this request until August 14th when the Building Inspector and Engineer could determine how high the fence should be. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, HOARDS & CaWTTLES Attorney's report received on three awu%d in Condemnation Nov, 560 for sanitary sewer easements. The Attorney stated that he felt that three of the awards were extravagant enough to warrant appeal and requested authorisation from the Council to appoal awards on Percele No. 61 12 and 40. NOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Acting Mayor Olftllon, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 67-1211 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE 0TORNEY TO APPEAL CERTAIN AWARDS IN C(NDEMNATION N0. 560 and obtain appraisals to determine the values of the awards. Motion passed by a three aye vote. Kayor Staples and Councilman Duntley absent. RESOLUTION 67-120 SUBD. WAIVER APM(: ERNEST SNYDER RE: SIDELINE WAIV GRANTED, 325 NIAGARA LANE RE: TRT -SPATE DRILLING REQUw. FOR BLDG. PERMIT RLSOLt)TION 67-121 AUTH. ATTORNEY TO APPEAL CERTAIN AWARDS IN CONDUNA" TIQV 560. Administrator's report received on drainage problem at quaker and Sara- toga Lanea. He stated that the only temporary solution avail%ble is the installation of eight inch drain the all the way across quaker Lane at a total cost estimate of $1500 with the use of Village crews and equipment* Dennis l,ongren appeared and stated that he felt that the people in the area would be in favor of this solution. NOTION by Counvilman Hunt, soconci by 0ounoilman Hagen, +t% adrift RESOLLVIQ; N0. 67-122, A RESOLUTION RRVEIVING REPORT AND CALLING FOR RE3, r OLUTI04 61-122 PUBLIC HEARING on August 30, 1967, at the Village Nall at 7130 p.m. RECEIVING REIVRT A for the installation of a temporary storm sewer in the area of quaker CALLING PUBLIC and Sexatig. Lanes at State Highway No. 55. Motion passed by a three BEARING, gUAM aye vote. h;ayor Staplea and Councilman Duntley absent. LANE STORli SEVER i I- Tri-State Drilling requested a parmit to construct a warehouse -n their property at 16940 State Highway 55. They also requested 6—rmission to construct an;ei,ght foot cedar fetee along the property lines abutting Sate Highway 55. The Building Inspector report-.', that some time ago, Tri-State Drilling had stated that they would }-i.wt a hedge •to shield the parking lot, however, the hedge is not growing. The Council questioned whether an eight foot fence would be high enough to shield the rear parking lot. It was unanimously &greet to postpom this request until August 14th when the Building Inspector and Engineer could determine how high the fence should be. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, HOARDS & CaWTTLES Attorney's report received on three awu%d in Condemnation Nov, 560 for sanitary sewer easements. The Attorney stated that he felt that three of the awards were extravagant enough to warrant appeal and requested authorisation from the Council to appoal awards on Percele No. 61 12 and 40. NOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Acting Mayor Olftllon, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 67-1211 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE 0TORNEY TO APPEAL CERTAIN AWARDS IN C(NDEMNATION N0. 560 and obtain appraisals to determine the values of the awards. Motion passed by a three aye vote. Kayor Staples and Councilman Duntley absent. RESOLUTION 67-120 SUBD. WAIVER APM(: ERNEST SNYDER RE: SIDELINE WAIV GRANTED, 325 NIAGARA LANE RE: TRT -SPATE DRILLING REQUw. FOR BLDG. PERMIT RLSOLt)TION 67-121 AUTH. ATTORNEY TO APPEAL CERTAIN AWARDS IN CONDUNA" TIQV 560. Administrator's report received on drainage problem at quaker and Sara- toga Lanea. He stated that the only temporary solution avail%ble is the installation of eight inch drain the all the way across quaker Lane at a total cost estimate of $1500 with the use of Village crews and equipment* Dennis l,ongren appeared and stated that he felt that the people in the area would be in favor of this solution. NOTION by Counvilman Hunt, soconci by 0ounoilman Hagen, +t% adrift RESOLLVIQ; N0. 67-122, A RESOLUTION RRVEIVING REPORT AND CALLING FOR RE3, r OLUTI04 61-122 PUBLIC HEARING on August 30, 1967, at the Village Nall at 7130 p.m. RECEIVING REIVRT A for the installation of a temporary storm sewer in the area of quaker CALLING PUBLIC and Sexatig. Lanes at State Highway No. 55. Motion passed by a three BEARING, gUAM aye vote. h;ayor Staplea and Councilman Duntley absent. LANE STORli SEVER T- f ICouncil Kinutef - Auxrst 7, REPkT3 OF OFFICERS. BOr m 0 0 1967 - 1Pade 4 CQ'U d& l i i'=1 cont' d. The Building Jnspector reported that a building permit had oxen applied fax to construct a shelter building at the P13 mouth Park and requested that the $15 building permit fee be waived, kOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by CouncilLuut Hagen, to waive the $15 building permit fee for the shelter building in Plymouth Park. Kotion passed by a twee We vote. Mayor Staples and Councilman Huntley absent. The Building Inspector reported that the Village is still using the 1961 Uniform Building Cods and in view of new and different methods of con- struction, requested the Council to adopt the 196'! Uniform Building Code. The Attorney suggested that the Building Inspector and Building Codes Advisory Committee go through,Chapterm 2, 3 and 6 of the Ordinance Code which adopts and amends the 1961 Uniform Building Code and stated that if the Village is to adopi thea 1967 Code, it will be necessary to adopt an ordinance to amend the Village Code. Building Inspector's report received on storm d muted cabin owned by krs. D. Soderberg, and located at 9615 - 18th Avenue North. He presented pictures taken of the structure and stated that in his opinion it is unrepairable and more than 50 demolished. He recommexded that the Council take action to condemn this structure. The Attorney requested that the Building Inspector ev.Lmit a written report listing all the damages. Acting Mayor Olftllun 14ugg+erted that the Building Inspector compile a report on all properties within the Village to be condemned sand report back to the Cc•ancil. Building Inspector's report received on "privy study" as requested by the Council. Engineer's report received on `yid opening for the Juneau Lane Seal Coating Project. He stated that the estimated cost of the project was 1,600 and recommended acceptance of the low bid of Armor4oat Company, Ina., in the amount of =1681.00. MOTIJN by Councilman Hunt, second by Counoil,man Hagen, to adopt RESOLLTION N0. 67-123, A RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR JUNEAU WTE SEAL COATING PROJECT to Armor -Coat Comparyr, Inc., of St. Paul, for a total bid of =1,581.00. Motion passed by a three aye vote. k ayor Staples and Councilman Duntley absent. LICENSES A PERkITS NOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Hagen, to approve the renewal of Cesspool Pumping Licenses for Armstrong Cesspool, Osseo, and Sullivan Septic, Waysatap Motion passed by a three aye vote. payor Staples and Councilman Duntley absent. CLAIM APPROPRIATIONS A CONTPACT PAYMENTS i -L- MOTION by Counoilman Hagen, cacond by Councilman Hunt, to approve the regular payroll of July 31, 1967, in,the atriunt of $7,156.28. Motion passed by a three aye vote. Mayor Staples and Councilman Duntley absent. kISCELLANLOUS Councilman Huutt reported on the Elm Creek Watershed District and stated that they are very concerned about the darn propoe#d to bo built on Rice Lake as drainage in the northwestorn portion of the Village is very I ,) _1. RE: REQUEST FM ADOPTION OF 107 j UNTKRX BUIL 130 CSE RE: DMAGSU CABIN AT 9615 - 18TH AYIL'i RE: PRIVY STUDY ti RESOLUTION 67-423 AWARDING BID PM J0MU LABS SEAL i COATING PROJECT REt CESSPOOL PUKPo LIC. APPV'D. ARMSTRONG CESSPOOL SULLIVAN SEPTIC REt REG. PAYROLL JULY 31 APPROVED 1 1 ute - 4 st 1 - Council kin t i 7, 967 Page 5 MI SCELLAIMM l cont' d. S poor presently and will be much worse if the dam is conctructed. He requested the Village Attorney to draw up a resolution concerning the I ' possibility of a feasibility study by Hennepin County for the dretl 6iA8 of Elm Creek. Councilman Hagen questioned thm status of the building on the Lents BE: BUILDING ON property which has been purchased by the Village for park property. PARK PROFERTY II The Attorney stated that nothing can be dons on this until the final payment on the property has been made. CouncilLm Hagen requested that this be placed on the 'August 14th agenda. The Administrator reported on the applications for the position of Police Rb: APPUIN'PkMT OF. Secretary and recommended that Bonnie Krone, 1615 South Plymouth load, BONNIE KRONE AS Minnetonka, be appointed. POLICE SCARY LOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman Hunt, to appoint Bonnit Krone as Police Secretary starting August 9, 1967, at a salary of $300 per month with an increase to $320 on January 11 1968. kotion pswW by a three aye vote. kayor Ssaples and Councilman Duntlev absent. Upon motion made and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:4.51 p.m. Attest: L r, Secretary OIF*lon, At:ting N,a+ycr