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MINUM OF VILLAAE COUiCIL K=1140
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
hwch 49 1968
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to ord+or by Mayor
Al Hilda, Jr. at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Hilda requested the Council and those in attendance to rise for a
moment of silent prayer and requested that this invocation be dedicated
to the seivicemen serving in Viet %m.
Present: kVor Hilde, Councilmen O'Fallon, Humphrey, Hagen avA Hunt, the
Village Admministrator, Attorney and 11nnneer.
Absent: None.
MOTION by Councilman Hunt, se.,ond by Councilman Hagen, to approve the minutes
of the special meeting of February 26, 1968, with the following amerdme0 :
Page 19 last Wagraph, add: "He further stated that there are no servi zee
of this kind north of County Road 9 and the people have a right to such
services in this area." Nrtion passed by a five aye vote.
PE.ITICNS RETEST? & CONNWil,4ATICNS
Tom Garrison appeared to request a Certificate of Occupancy on the eommer• REE IlIms COIF
r a cial building their have ccnstructed on Lot 51 Plymouth Garden. The Vill.We VIOLA. a nu.
P_ttorney stated chat, in accordance with the Council's direction, he had OCCUPANCY P'Ett—'
prepared a complaint for violation of the Building Code and it was accept -:d NIT APPROVAL
ti.; by kr. Allem Garrison's attorney. They plead guilty to the charge and pa"d
a $10O fine.
Runt that a Cert' ticatoNOTIONbyCounci.man Hagen, second by Councilman , i
of Occupancy be issued for the building on Lot 5, Plyjiavth Gardans. Notion
Wood b four a vote. Cotmoilman O'Fallon voted nay. Pa Y a 1
Gordon Jenson, representiAg Boyer Palmer, appeared to request approval
of the final, plat of Palmer's )ves. The Engineer reported that he had
made final inspection of -he bituminous surfacing for this plat and found
it satiefactory. Discuea;con ensued regarding the acceptance of streets i,
this addi,Ion. The Attorney reported that the developer hod completed all
the street work in this development i.0 lieu of posting a bond or escrow.
NOTION by Councilman Huntt second by Councilman Hagen, to adopt RESOLUTIOBJ RESOLUTION 68-
N0. 68- A RESOLUTION AZ'PROVING FINAL PLAT OF PAU R'S COVE. Motion 01APPROVAL ..SINAL
P" -,ed by a four aye vote. Councilman O'Fallon voted nays. PLAT PALMER'!!
COVE
H. G. Winkler arj eareid to request approval of the plat of Pheasant Hills
Addition Replat: It was brought out that tt:is plat had been before the REt PLANT
PlanningCommission and was a roved. Since there are no interior streetspp HILLS ADDITION
iof improvements in this p1 ats it could receive both elilinaxy and fi nay REPLAT
appr 1 at this time.
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MITIMS-a H.WUESTS A COMMICATICNS, cont'd.
KOTION by Councilman Hagen, second b.r Councilum H -Ant, to adopt RESOLI1TICH
NO. 68-491 A RMOLUTION AFF41OVING ".M PRELI1,INARY PLAT OF PMA.SANT ;ILLS
ADDITICH REPLkT. Moticu passed ty a five aye note.
MOTICN by Council:.)an Hunt, second by Councilman Waphrey, to adopt REBOLU-
TION NCI. 68-50s, A RESoLUTIo APPROVINi3 PjNkL PLAT OF PH SANT HILLS ADDI-
TICN REPLAT. Uction passed by a fiva aye Mate.
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LIMNA '#Y A FINAL
PLAT U PHEASANT
HILL' 1 ADDI.WLAT
Mayor Hilde made the foil --wing atatem nt t4gstding the Now Adv dory Committee
on Engineering and Public Works:
Over the past few ydars our Villap has realized a substantial in
crease in engineering quad related vAinteaance activities. This up-
surge is due principally to sever and road developments However,
our population and industrial growth will very likely increase the
demand for further development in Arae imXrtaut n ervice aareas.
Circumstantially, vary citizene, c-modlt'atea for Village Lfflce 38
well as our Administrator, have exproased an interest in atudyrinS
be entire area of our Village'a t.acl-ica: caps:ilitie -9. Thererora,
I would like to recommend to the Vi.%lsgc C(:unci t the establ ist-rnent
of a ten ;can advisory committee which shall be teamed the "Plym uth
1968 Engineering Advisory Committaer.
Each membev, of the Council shall hava the ppportunity of selecting
twe members to the committee wA the Kayo), shall appoint the ehairmwil
from among the ten members. Ex -officio members shall be Mr. Gorald
Splinter, lir. Charles J. Wilson, said a representafkAva from the Otto
Bonestroo Eingineerine Firm. The committeele renponsibi.lity shall
be to advise the Council clad kayor in the fo-lowing areas:
i. oil total comprehensive need as far as personnel inputs and
tl,?if oalians, including staff, in the areas of engineering
and public 14orka or wtintenance.
2. Job t esariptiuns of any present or new positions which the
committee might recommend estab.,ishing.
3. Definitioue of the division of responal'Ality as between any
new positions which nW be recommended.
4. A oomprehensive economic comparison which will inditiate Ahe
relative cost of conti3uingr to contract for ,all these services
as against hiring certain qualified personnel on a f .i,k l time
basis to perforin either part of or all of the subaec-, services.
The Oommatteele general, meetine Qhall be open to thy: public, and held
at either the Villagege Hall or .fire etaation. The nomm tte l should ;dive
a preliminary organizational typo r,3port to the Council cask, or prcrer-
ably before, Its regular meeting of Ataarcl, 1.11 1968..The final report
RE: PLYNOCT3
1968 LNQIiEER"o
ING ADVISORY
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i'hfi,tTiCKS, RENU%T8 & CO1aUMICATIOUS9 cont'de
should be presented on or befog.- April 15, 1968. Due to the urgency
in the crea of public woks maintenance, it is requested that the
committee submit its final report sooner than the April 15th deadline
if at all possible.
The Council appreciates the effcrts whicr will be made by this group
of citizens. We look forward with anticipation to their recom,uendations."
The 'l('aninistra-tor stated -that he felt that the final deadline of April 15th
woul be rather hard to achieve. Mayor Hilde stated he felt that this time
woul ' give them st..ff ici.ont time to come forward with a comprehensive study
in t public works area.
Itayo. 3ilde suggested that poeribly iteira one through hree cowl be accom-
plisl ed by April 15th and that the appointments to this committee be made
c. -,n W rch 11th. Councilman Hagen suggested tl.a t we could supply tlLe commit-
tee i, ith the preanl:t jnb requirements, Councilman Humphrey euggf .-ted that
he A in inis gyrator eou.1cchi-lck with some of tb a eurrouiding munici; ..alitica
fc,r , ie possible ,job dc:seript).oneu in tr.,eeii areas.
Mayor Hi,ldo stated tha- he, had :receival a letter froia k -red ,'afner stating RE: LTR PROK
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every xeasona ble ef—I&Ior-. ingAe t;c) see .1%,eiicine Lake p]'i313irved and improved. IbII.`R0IW44 L'Z i;.,
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i'hfi,tTiCKS, RENU%T8 & CO1aUMICATIOUS9 cont'de
should be presented on or befog.- April 15, 1968. Due to the urgency
in the crea of public woks maintenance, it is requested that the
committee submit its final report sooner than the April 15th deadline
if at all possible.
The Council appreciates the effcrts whicr will be made by this group
of citizens. We look forward with anticipation to their recom,uendations."
The 'l('aninistra-tor stated -that he felt that the final deadline of April 15th
woul be rather hard to achieve. Mayor Hilde stated he felt that this time
woul ' give them st..ff ici.ont time to come forward with a comprehensive study
in t public works area.
Itayo. 3ilde suggested that poeribly iteira one through hree cowl be accom-
plisl ed by April 15th and that the appointments to this committee be made
c. -,n W rch 11th. Councilman Hagen suggested tl.a t we could supply tlLe commit-
tee i, ith the preanl:t jnb requirements, Councilman Humphrey euggf .-ted that
he A in inis gyrator eou.1cchi-lck with some of tb a eurrouiding munici; ..alitica
fc,r , ie possible ,job dc:seript).oneu in tr.,eeii areas.
Mayor Hi,ldo stated tha- he, had :receival a letter froia k -red ,'afner stating RE: LTR PROK
that as a. rnsidlen , of Plmiouth living eai hadic ine 1A%k 3, he k ijhrd to seg:'! M"D RMIM C 11
every xeasona ble ef—I&Ior-. ingAe t;c) see .1%,eiicine Lake p]'i313irved and improved. IbII.`R0IW44 L'Z i;.,
As a nt=. n tear of the geed - c i r.e L kd Actiul-:, Coa4z'I t tee, hit bas big n strivineL tr Mn'J' 141N' (UCE,
initiai s- ,and carry :rut a prog;rain of wel.sd e,ad i oation on i,edi cina Lake. 116- DVI OF
nted t,c Itiow if the iroiwrti;Y owners ,)n l,edic,irA .-t .co i:ould contribute
34,k"00 or P5-,G00j the Villagtj aippty to 1,iennepa.'% l'.ov aty f.,r matching
funds :'cr weed r..untrol or, kedic.inn Lia,. shay Actor... d t ted Chet last
year of pl icaat%on `ad beer. na•de to Honnej) Jn Court•y for matching funds for
purchaiaae of lake fro stage (n Mdi c, ina Lake, and th:.s appl i ^at ior was granted.
He further stated at that ti -.c. we aaakel -.f then a fundaa co;ild be used for
puriflcati.)n of the Lake and were informod at that time:: t'ieat we Could not
and that til,:e fu%d.s must bt used for lapid a.cquiaitionv Nie Administrator
aces direct,* to Aheck with Lkiru,.epin Coun%y :,sad 3,oe if oo y fur.ds xare avail
ruble for ;Y,x-ifiniition sot:l tiayr` errdiatat:itat on Malicine !,aako. Councilman
Nagen su,,;&j a tcd that the kdministra tor contact Pr ed Haftior to see if he
would prepx,%! soma supperting lata for taae'e appli,,.,ation.
Dale Barth iiume, 13905 County Road 9, appeared and stat.- that he waanied to
V oa r4ce,rd in regard to the R-0 .coning at the interscre pion of County Road !)
1. ac 49:4 (tka norttleaaa+ 1/4 of the nir,%rt,heaaet 1%4 of tihe Nf rthweet k/t of the
aaoa,thw",it l,f4 of ;;ontian 15). lie feels that Nr her cc n,.iderat:ion shoixld
e given to the zoning a this area
1; ey Jos atad, 27JO Vagal and Lane, appeared and aot%tad that they have as
e i.;;sat: ;n developing in Awkir area where a dentist io building a dentist
RE: 110HE RUE "M
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PE_ITIOPS. REQUESTS & CONQwIMICATIONS, cont' d.
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office in his home. This area has no sidewalks so that children play in
the streets. They are requeating that under the new zoning ordinance, this
6rea be zoned for residential use only, with no exceptions. Councilman Hagan
wanted to know if the new zoning ordinance would cover situations such as
this. The Attorney stated he had drafted a new definition of home occ ps-
t:ions to be considered at the time of the adoption of the proposed zoning
ordinance. The Administrator asked the Attorney if he fejt there were any
other areas in the proposed zoning ordinance that might need revision and
in view of this particular situation, it might be wise to review the entire
ordinance.
Councilman O'Fallon requested that a Mr. Chuck Frantz be placed on the March
11th Council kpnda. He stated that Mr. Frantz had appeared before in regard
t' to a plumbing job at his home done by Ed Heins. It was pointed out that the
March 11th agenda was to be kept to a minimum anc. Councilman O'Fallon stated
he would contact Mr. Frantz to see if he would be willing to wait until
karoh 18th.
REPG,I.^a OF OFFICERS. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
The Village Attorney reported on the agreement between hietro Plymouth and RE: METRO PLYNWII
the Middle East Homeowner's Association comparing it with the subdivision MIDDLE EAST HOME -
contract. OWNER'S MM.:
AQREE"'1' 11ETWN .
He stated that in essence, this agreement should not be binding upon the
Village in any way and if a developer chose to ignore these design plans
and elected to take his chancen with the Homeowner's Association, tie would
be obliged to issue permits providing that all aspects of various codes
have been met.
The Village Puministrator reported on the bid opening of February 26th for RE: FIRE DEPT.
the purchas•r of a Water Tanker Truck Cab and Chassis for the Fire Depart- TRUCK !SID
ment. He staffed that three bids were received as follows.
Market Ford $4,'182.00
Midway Ford 4,716.07
Crystal Motors, Inc. 4,794.00
He recommended the purchase of the Ford truck from Midway Ford in the
amount of 11,716.07.
MOTION by C< lncilmtun Humphrey, second by Councilman O'Fallon, to adopt RE: BID ON FIRE
RLMOLUTION N0. 08-510 A RESOLUTION A14ARUING BID for Fire Truck Water Tanker TRUCK; NOTION
Cab and Chassis to kidway Ford for a total bid of 34,716.07. DEFEATED
Mot-' on was defeated by a three nay vote. Councilmen Humphrey and O'Fallon
voted aye. Nkyor Hilde, Councilmen Hagen and Hunt voted nay.
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NOTION by Councilman Huntr second by Counciim n olFallan, to reopen the
dijoussion regarding awarding of the bid for the Firms Water Tanker Truck
Cab and Chassis. Motion passed by a three aye vote. kayor Hilda and
Councilman Hagen voted nay.
itayor Hilde stated that in his company, he ha3 six of the Ford 161 cubic
inch engines, which is about the same as the 391 cubic inch engine in his
fleet, and every one of them has had to have mayor motor Mork. Coaneilman
Hunt stated that he had voted nay on the original motion because he was
under the im cession that the bid could be awarded to one of the other
bidders. The Attorney stated that unless the low bidder does not meet the
specifications or is not responsible, you must accept it. Mayor Hilda
stated that the only thing in favor of aczepting this bid would be that we
would not have to go through the procedure of letting bids again.
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NOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Olpallon, to adopt RESOLUTION 68-51
RESOLUTION N0. 68-519 1 RESOLUTION AWARDING BID for Fare Truck Water Tanker AWARDING BID FM
Cab and Chassis to Midway Ford for a total bid of $4,716.07. Motion pass- FIRE TRUCK WATER
ed by a three aye vote. Mayor Hilda and Councilman Hagen voted nay. TAMER CAB AND
CHASSIS
Report of Village Administrator concerning regulations ani procedures
for the platting and development of land. He stated that this was supple-
mentary information to help the developers in platting land in the Village.
Councilman Humphrey questioned the 8.03 per sque.re foot storm sewer escrow.
He stated that he feels that there is a serious question on this particular
part of the Code and he would like to have everyone examine this particular
aspect of this document. It was decided that a meat!,ng would be held on
Monday, March 25th1 at 7:30 Pome for discussion 3f the Subdivision and Platt-
ing Ordinance.
NOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman hunt, to approve RE: APPROVAL UIQ
the regulations and procedures for platting and development of land as PLATTING PROCED*
submitted by the Clerk -Administrator. Motion passed by a five aye vote.
The .Administrator requested that the Council meet with the Village Assessor
for the purpose of informing the Council of the assessing processes of the
Village and to inform the Council of the effects of the new sales tax law.
It was decided to hold this meeting at 5t00 p.m. on Wednesda;Y1 kareh 6th.
Councilman Hagen requested that thki discussion of the Joint n-jwere Agree -
Ment be the first item placed on the agenda for march 11th.
The AdminiatratQr stated that he had received a letter from Richard Bohl, RE: PLANS &
14709 Cor::}y Road 15, in reaerd to sanitary sewer installation on Count;, SPECS. FOR SAN.
Road 15 from Lanewood to Juneau Lane. The Administrator reported that or. SEWER PROJECT
November 20, 19671 the Council authorised the preparation of plans and speoi•-
ficationa for this sanitary sewer projeot. He further stated that he had a
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS d COMMITTEE$, contid.
contacted the people of Minnetonka n regard to their interest in this
project, and they have expressed no interest. Councilman Hagen stated
that he would contact the property owners on the Minnetonka side of
Kingeview Lane and report back on'kwah 18th.
NOTION by Councilman Runt, second by Councilman Hagen, to appoint Leu ry RE: BOARDNAIii
Boardman, 4155 Revere Lane, as auxiliary appointee to the Robt4nedale APPT.TO ROBBIRS
School Board. Motion passed by a five aye vote. D= SCH. BGARD
The Village Attorney reviewed the contract as proposed for Thi: Cerny BE: CEM ASSOCe
Associates, Ino., architects for the proposed new Village Hall. He stated CONTRACT; RW=
that they propose a price not to exceed $1,000 for site selection. He or
also pointed out that under this contract, daily inspection of the constric- -
tion is not included% question arose ,its to Article 9 of thio contract
which specified that the drawings and slxscifications are and shall remain
the property of the Architect whether the project is execute+i cr not.
kOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman Hunt, to adopt RE3QUITION RESOLUTION 68-5?
N0. 68-529 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND UM -ADMINISTRATOR TO 1tTHt?RIZA H
E(ECUTE THF, CONTRACT WI."H CER" ASSOCIATES, INC. , subject to the satis- MAYOR g CIZ411 e
factory revision of Article IX to Irovide tkat the Village shalt have a TO EXECUTE COC.-
set of plans and specifications* blotioA jawed by a three aye vote. TRACT WITS COW
Councilman O'Pallon, Hagen and Huns; voted. aye. Mayor Hilda and Counail- ASSOC.
man Humphrey voted nay.
Mayor Hilda stated he had received a letter from CitS-Wide Builders in RE: Be NEDICIUE
regard to 38 acres of land at the euutintest corner of 34th Avenue and UUM STMIM;
County Road 18. kayor Hilda stated that this in in the area 041 the east REZONING
side of Medicine Lake that is currently being utudied for aunirig and traf•
fic patterns and the people intend to request a rezoning of this property
to commercial and multiple dwelliAl. Ke suggested that the Planner and
Planning Commission be instructed to dovelop an opinion in this regard in
time for their last meeting of the monieh so that a recommendation can be
vale. It was brought out that the total cost for a complete study of this
as. would be $10,000 or $15,000 all it would be necessary to have topograW
maps made, planner studies and engineeriny studies. The Attorney pointed
ou, that on April 3th some decision is going to haw to be made on the
Zoning map.
kiayor Hiido wanted to know why, with the information that we have now,
we vet not osp&ule of making a dc.ision on the Boning in thin area. Counoil-
man Haan asated that we do not luiow what the traffic count will be, where
tae schools will be located and other faotore. It was decided to direct
the planner, along with the Engineer, to present to the Council the plan for
this 5rea on April lot.
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MISCELLANEOUS, cont'd.
Mayor Hilda stated that the persons who had the option on the present RE: OPTION
Yillaga,kll site have withdrawn this optilin becauce they did not receive NITHRM do
approval in their 1968 budget and he wante-a to know what steps should be MALL
taken to dispose of th* property now. It was directed to place this item SITE
on the lNarch 18th agewla.
LICENUS A PERNITS
NOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Humphrey, to approve BE: CIGARETTE
Cigsrette Licensee 49 and 50 for Hiner"s Dairy, 210 Niagara Lane' and LICUSES APPY'D.
Qik n' Easy, 17405 County Road 6. Notion passed by a five aye vote.
CIAM. APPROPRIATIONS A CONTRACT PAYMENTS
hOrPIOtN bay Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Hunt, to adopt RESOLU- RF50LUPIONi 6&53
TION NO. 68-53, A RESOLUTION APPROVDIG AND t UTHORIZING FAYMT OF TIM f EMI AUPH. A APPR '
LAR PAYROLL dated February 29, 1968, totaling $7,471.23. Notion passed bVy PATUM OF RWA
a five aye vote. Councilman Hunt rerluested that the AdminiLtrator bane PAYROLL FOR
prepared to the nest Council meeting a complete breakdown on the Road 4uA 2/29/68
Bridge Find in the personal services category.
NOTION by Councilman Humphrey, seconl by Councilman Hagea, :o adjourn the
meting at 12:35 a.m.
Attest:
doaz'A111icr Secre tarY