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OF VILLAOR MWIL M.FWO
PLYhO1Ti"H, t.IlllMMA
Harsh 18, 1968
A regular meeting of the Village Council was called to order by Mayor
Al Hilda, Jr. xt 7s30 peso
Mayor Hilda requested the Council and those in attendance to rise for a
moment of sileni; prayer and requested that this invocation be dedicated
to the services" serving in Viet Diane
Present; Mayor Hilde, Councilman O'Pallon, Husphr%, Hagen and bunt, the
Villgv, Adsinisiratore Attorney and Engineero
Absent: ;Done.
NOTTOK bz counaliman Humphrey, second by Councilman Hunt, to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 119 1968, with the following
correcti As:
Page 2, Paragraph 7: Insert 111968" in reference to the year of the
polioAm ua.
Page 17, Paragraph 1: Correotion of t.Tographical error and insert
the following "and that the Chef made several requests at that meet-
ing for help 'rv,e the Council in dealing with this problem.41
Pas! 19, Paragraph 1: Couno;lr4m O'Pallon withdrew his motion and
Couno;lman Hunt withdrew his second after the recess.
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Page 19, Paragraph 2: Insert 'sand that, in fact, the union proposal
may not ba high en,-tugh to make our pay comparable to surrounding
political subdivisions.,'
Notion passed by a five aye vote.
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Mayor Hilda That an answer bait been received from the .attorney
General determining the legality of the Section of our C*dinwoe Code
pertaining to the duties of the Village Administrator. He further stated
that now that the spin,. in is in the hands ofthe Village+ Attorney$ the
Attorney will proceed to redraft the ordinances pertainixg to the Adminis.
trator ana the Polioo Department,
Loren Ahletrasad appeared to request a setback waiver of 14 feet or. Lot 5, App' 1+OF
Block 1, Creekwood ^iaights lot Addition. The rear of this lot is located SNUCK WAIVER
on a creek and this request is made in order to locate the proposed house FW CR MOOD HOTB.,
closer to the strast to allow for a sufficient backyard. Councilman 13T ADDITION
01ftllon requestot that Xr. Ahletrand bring in letters from the adjoining
neighbors stating that they have no objections to this request.
MOTION by !:ounoilman OlValloa, seoan3 'oy Counoilman Hunt, to approve the
setback we.ive.r of la feet on Lot 5, Block 11 Creekwood Heights ist Addition
Cartncil Minutss - Much 1$9 1968 - Page 2
PETITIONS. iLU.8iN9.'!'S__CONNUMICATIONS, cont' d.
subject to the written consent of the i4joining neighbors being received by
the Clerk-Adninistrator. H,*tion pasead by a five aye vote.
M.I.P. requested that Zinnia Lane in the Minneapolis Industrial Park be
renamed Annapolis Luis because custop*re and delivery men get Zinnia Lane
confused with Xenium Latae. The following persona appeared:
Marley C. lterland 335 Zinnia Lane - Objected to the proposed
street name change because this would involve changing driver's
licenses and mailing addresses.
R. W. Richardson, - 302 Zinnia Lana - Object to the proposed
street nems change because this would be thu sixth time thus
strel9t name harm been changed.
Aix1reas Raem u sasn, - 330 Zinnia Lane - Objected.
NOTIM by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman hunt, to rename
Zinnia Lane to Annapolis Lane north of the railroad tracks and leave
that portion south of the track's as Zinnia Lana.
Motion passed by a fiv+a rye vete.
Bc'b Boisclair appeared to ragaest the extent:ion w'! water service toL'locks
9 and 12, XoM.cine Lake Park ;3rd Division Riiarran mment. He stated that
0161 must bevi,, some in3acati_cn that water x..11 ':a' exteniteld U, nervice t -his
prcperty befoi a he can cbt"v, finfsneing for 216 4A, ar•truant un;j is i,i ir.ar t;1ey
proposed tc br:ild. Mayer Hil 1P mated tUt 4a ariii i -n tho procera' of obw
tsir,ing add :E; anal xnfornaticli. abo4t puroha+.i.ing the id.I,11. w,:,-.er cyi lem
and extendr ig it and we x•4.611 :ie taker` thio up in more dofin;.te i&XI_e in
the next frit ioteks.
RE: NAME C a SCO;
ZINNIA LASE TO
ANNAPOLIS LANE
F. requester that relt,;.., a $?,500 -3a.- x t.r-cr)w tan 1;.a:.P. 'nd A,!dition.RESOLIT:"!i 6&94
Thi Cngineer -uxi, ,a iminietrs.tor ';oth rocnmmwc.littJ appr:val of this request.
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F.; ND ADD*
MOTIM, by Cau!cilman Humrk.,rey, -ticond ry sgen, to p •OLS;-STREVP ACCEPT. by u n i,m ir K r topt 'tk;,,
It}N N0. 68-51) v A. RFS LL" 10N ,A011"P 'tNd STRJ'I'!'r `'N ht . ". P. 4UM Al:101TIC'N iii -ie
authorising t:aa CI—irk-Adminiatri%cr to relaaac tt.k3 32,500 cFkv%h obwnrcw.
14ot i an pa,ssod bel a fiva aye Nett . .
1MS0L!J?1'I0N6 & OftINANCES
The kimiaistrza';t r reported on t[ie list of 'tia d e11ngi., nt 1nde eceiva 4
from air nnepin t;cun%y. The Counia! agreed Ghat. they vculd like en oppoet.-
tunit;y to visit ihese parcels.
MMI 11 by Cowici lmaj. Hunt, vecond by Counc;;l lmt,r• 0' W,, l ! on, tb. at this natter
be do° rry-1 u;t l April i , 1968, and that the Ciork• Ailinanistralcir bo dir-
er "itd i, oontact Hennepin Ccunt,,R and request 4 15 day extennior, in thit
motion passed by a fiv, aye vote,
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Jorn Hagen, Chairman of the Site Selection Committee reported that at a
mcating held March 9th, the committee viewed the sites presented by the
realtors. The committee discussed the merits of the possible sites wid
reduced the selection to five possible sites. Ed Egan is contacting the
State Highway Department regarding access to the properties adjacent to
Highway 550
The Administrator submitted to the Council a proposed letter and return
post card to be sent to all the residents along the proposed route of
the water system. Councilman Hagen requested that every commercial,
industrial and multiple dwelling owner be contacted to find out whether
or not they would hook up to the water. The Administrator was directed
to proceed with the mailing of the letters and gathering of the data and
have a report ready by April 15th.
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RE: WATER SYSTEM;
LTR & POSTCARDS TO
F.ESIDENTS REGARD.
The Administrator stated that in the 1968 budget, there was authoriea- RE: RADIO MONI-
tion for the purchase of five radio monitors for the Fire Department. He TORS FOR FIRE
further stated that Motorola has offered to give us 21 monitors now on a DEPARTMENT
lease -purchase basis for roughly $10100.00 a year. At the end of five
years, these would become the property of the Village. Councilman
O'Fallon stated that he wou13 like to consult with the Fire Chief because
of the :act that only five were authorized for purchase this year and to
find out if 21 monitors are a necessity. The Administrator was directed
to prepare a report on the financial aspects of this for the Lpri7. 1st
meeting.
Discussion was held regarding the disposition of the presen- Village RE: COMMITTEE TO
Hall site. Councilman Hunt stated that perhaps once we have aelei,ted CHOOSE REALTOR
a site for the new Village Hall, we may receive offers on the present FOR DISPOSAL OF
property. It was suggested that possibly we could hire a realtor who PRESENT VILL.HALL
deals in industrial and commercial property.
LOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Hagen, that the
Village hire a realvor to start things underway to get purchasers for
the present Village Hall site* k0TION by Councilman Humphrey, seliond by
Councilman O'Fallon, to amend the motion to include that a committee of
payor Hilda, Councilman Hagen and Gerald Splinter be formed to Person and
recommend to the Council a realtor. The amendment passed by a five aye
vote and the motion as amended passed by a four aye vote. Councilman Hunt
voted nay.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayer Hilda stated that he had met with Ed Egan, Charles Kirchhoff and
Harold Kindeeth regarding appointments to the Planning Commission and
the; feel that, 11 men on this commission is fine in view of the fact that
they are divided into four aomnittoo.. Councilman Hagen stated that one
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MISCELIANEOUS, cont' d.
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of the considerations was that we do not need so many people at one meet-
ing and possibly there could be nine members with extra citi!sers to meet
with the committees. Mayor Hilda etate4 that the general consensus of
the Planning Commission is that with three committees with 31 people
serving on them has worked out fine. Councilmn Hunt state?, that he was
not prepared to move on the two vacancies creatal) ty resigruaion because
he had been waiting on word as to whether or not the size at the Commis-
sion is to be reduced.
NOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Hagan, to reappoint
Thous Renner to the Planning Commission for a term to expire on Decem-
ber 31, 1970. Motion passed by a five aye vote.
MOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by payor Hild,31 to reappoint Dred
Hefner to the Planning Commission as representative from Distriot Four•
for a term to expire on December 31, 1970. Motion passed by a ,five aye
vote.
MOTION by Councilaava O'Fallon, second by Councilman Hagen to appoint
Ronald Prekker to the Planning Commission as representative from District
Three to fill the remainder of Dwayne Baulfield's term expiring on Decem-
ber 31, 1969. Motion passed by a five aye vota.
Mayor Hilda called for nominations for the remaining terms to be filled
on the Planning Commianion and the follovftng names were submitted: Norman
Torriaon, Charles Kirchhoff and Warren Chapman.
MOTION by Councilman ilumphrey, second by Councilman Hagen that nomina-
tiono for appointments to the Planning Commiesion close. Motion pssed
by a five yye vote.
MOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman Humphrey, to reappoint
Charles Kirchhoff and Warren Chapman to the Planning Commission for terms
expiring on December 31, J-970, and that Norman Torrison be appointed to
fill the remainder of John Cavanaugh's term expiring on December 31, 1968.
Motion passed by a five aye vote.
Mayor Hilda called for nominations for the Building Codes Advisory Com-
mtQsion 4ad the follovIng names were submitted: James Threinen and
Harold Josephs.
NOTION by Councilman Hunt, second by Councilman Hagen, that nomination
close. Motion pawed by a five aye vote.
MOTICH by Counoilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Hagen, to appoint
Jame a Threinen and Harold Joesphe to the Building Codes Advisory Commis-
sion for terms expiring December 1 1 . Notion sed a five ePn63 969 p kY ill
vote. Mayor Hildo appointed Harold Bakke as Chairman or the Building
Codes Advisory Commission.
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MOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second b7 oeunoiinsm Ssgen, that N hold
Reed be reappointed to the Park Commission for a term expiring February
j 28, 1971. Kation passed by a five aye vote. Mayor Hilda appointed C. K.
Norris as Chairman of the Park Commission.
Discussion of a sanitary surer outlet for the Village of Plymouth was
held and the followitt resolution was moved.
j NOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Hunt, to adopt
RESOLUTION N0. 68-5?1 A RESOLMION REQUESTING THC CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Cr''t OF MI=A %IS T1 AUTHO iMS !1 DIRECT SANITARY OEM COKBCTION BY
T YILLM OF PLYMOU'T'H INTO THE SMITARY MM SYSTEM OF TR CITY OF
MICMLISe Notion l assed by a five aye vote.
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Myor Hilde stated that he had received a suggested Mayor's proclamation REt CHAT= OF
regarding Chamber of Commerce Week* COI IJM V MSK
XMION by Councilman Roph"y, second by Co mcilmw OlFallon, to proclaim MAR. 24 -30th
the week of March 24Th through the 30th, 1968, as Chamber of Commerce Week
in Plymuth and, in issuing this proclamation, call upon our citisens,
organisations and institutions to recognise this special week and to join
in its observance. Nntion, passed by a five aye vote.
The Administrator reporited that he had met wi,6y the Police Union ropre- RE: POLICE SALLA
tentative and the basic idea was that the salaries be set at an average ARM DISCMMM
of the communities mentioned in the Safety Comai•itee rexart. The Admin.•
istrator recommended that they be set on an average o; the neighboring
communities to the south and sant of Plymouth. Councilman Hagen suggested
that we negotiate for bate salaries and offer a merit increase sfter uix
months bssod on performance. Mayor Hilda stated that he felt this aptem
would work well with managers and nonw-union persowaal but with a wwion,
he felt that there sight be some problems. Councilman Humpr ruy stk,, sted
that patrolmen could start with a flat: rate but an incentive tv given at
the and of the year to patrolmen doinil a better than wvearage job.
Councilman HaCtin suggested that possibly the Safety Committee or the Ad-
ministrator could work out some of the details. The Administrator was
directed to have a written report on propooed wages and wages of surround-
ing municipalities sent out to the Council on Tuesday or Wednesday and to
obtain information on a merit rating basis and the present rating basis
and also his recommendations and the budgetary impact.
Councilman Humphrey ouggeated that perhaps we could have a "stop gap opers+-
tion" of hiring off duty Hennepin County Officers to fill in until such
time as we can bring our police dspaa^Wment up to full .force. Mayor Hilda
stated that he had written a latter to Sheriff Omodt requesting Polios
service on a temporary basis until w4i are elle to work out ow,- shortage.
They are going to provide to us on an interim 'basis, police service that
fills in with our present staff, howover, he r iade it quits clear that this
would be only temporary, Mayor Kilda roqueetN. that she Counoi i approve
our present police forve working overtime at a utraight time basin.
Council Nimtes as Haroh 189 1968 as .Pap 6
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R MCN by Ccmuncilsax Rn&0uWq as,cand by Covwilfta Hwnt, that the Ponce
be anikwisat to work ovortias at a eAraigbn: timepay bairuntilai
Polios, Depar went in Uroiaght ap to anroe. Motion passed by a five ap
vote. The A %in&stratox% was direated do oh,ok with Tom fort to ss,• if
he wo»ld be interested In workikq for a swrt time,
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NOTION by Conoilman Huai', seuood by 4ounailmsn Hapnt tic approve is
Well Xilln^Ie License for Well Drilling, Routo 06, Ana tao
Notion par ;:4 W a five acre voit.
MORTON ui Councilman Hunt, s000nd by Councilman ib4pn, to approve tit
renewal of a Cigarette Li oeams for Dick's Pissa, 1010 'South Shore Drive,
Notion passed 1yyM a live 84 re votes
NOTION by Councilman btaa>>lvey, second by Councilman Hunt, to app%ove the
issuance of a Rubbish Ha0er's License for Noodlahe Eanitary Service,.
528 South Master Ctrset. Motion passed bpt a fins, iVe vote.
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NOTION to, Councilman Runt,, 7econd by Councilman Hapin, to adopt ABSOLUTION RESOLUTIV b&
NOe 68-581 A ABSOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING, VA .. T OF RWIW PAY- APFRVIL OFA -
ROLL doted March 15, 1964. and totaling $6,654947• ' Motion V:essd ttt a five ROLL D+l'D NAR*
kye vote. 15, 1,968
NOTION by Counal-Iman Hagen second by Councilman fti', to adopt _iWOLU-
TICM NO. 68-59, A WOLUT11IN APPROVING AND AU7HOR13140 PAYMf OF CO1;=
STRUCTIOR FUND DISMUF40W=1 LIST dated March 189 19($, and totaling
2,242.27. Notion passed by a five ave vote.
NOTION by Councilman Hagon, second by Councilman O'F'tUlon, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 6840, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUrFORIZINQ PAYMN OF
RWULAR DILIST dated March 18, 1968, and totaling $27,894.43
Notion passed by a five aye vote.
MOTION by Councilman Hmphrey, second by Councilman H1uit, to adjourn the
meeting at 11:15 peso Motion passed by a five aye voice.
Al Hi e, Jr., Mayor
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