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IIINUT F VILLAGE COUNCILi MEETING
PL MOUTH, MINNESOTA
F yruary 17,, 1969
A regular meeting of the Village),^.ouncil of the Pillage of Plymouth was
called to order by Mayor Hilde at 7:45 P.M. on February 17 , 1969.
Present: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Itagen, itumphrey, Esints and Johnson.,
Administrator Splinter, Ei.ginecr Olson & Attorney Carlson.
Absent: None
MINUTES
MOTION by Councilman Hints, second by Councilman Johnson to approve the RE: MINUTES OF
February 10, 1969 minutes of the regular council meeting with the FEBRUARY 10, 1969
following corrections:
Page 1: Page I., 4th paragraph - after words "postoffice location" add
a^d facilities. We will not br able to get a postoffice
without a detailed plan.`
Page 1: After 4th paragraph insert the foglowing: (Fuge 7, at bottom)
MOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilvan Johnuon, to have
Engineer delay in preparation of f;nal plans and specifications
for Northwest Interceptor for a few months until landowner's
plans are finalized. Motion pansed,by a five aye vote.
Page 2: 5th paragraph - instead of potion use words "Amendment passed by
a four aye vote. 14otion as amended passed by a four aye vote."
Page 2: Last paragraph under (5) c1ianne to - ";;ouncil member required
patticipation."
Page -3: First paragraph - insert "published" bet%-een words legal and
notice.
Pale 4: CCR Reports: Under "Finance" first sentenct- should read: "Mayor
Hilde suggested we ask Engineer Bonestroo ajA Jim Olsen co give
additional consideration to the assessment t4at had been Ret on the
old sew.'T plan which was $100 per arse and nbo is set at $300 per
acre .or the Southwest program."
Page 1: Insert paragraph halfway down the page: "A brief discussion was
held an the following areas. (a) State of Minnesota Highway
Dept. :status, (b) Planning Gtudy progress, (c) HUD, Bass Lake site,
d) New Village Hall ;ite, (e) Hiring of Village Engineer, (f)
Medicine Lake site, (g) Sale of Village Property."
Thi minutes as awanded passers by a four ;tye vote. councilman Mogen ahRtt,ined.
N? utes of Feb. 3, l:'69 page 2, 4th paragraph should be resolution 69-28A
not a motion.
Minutes of Jun. 13, 1969 page, 2, retiolution 069-13 should be Ordinance
No. 65-1. ;
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Council Minutes - February 17, 1969 - Page 2
PETITIONS, ",InIIESTS it COIMNICATIONS
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Mr. Niles representing Mr. Sween (acting for Schoo.` District 0264), RE: SUB.
appeared before the Council with regard to a request for a subdivi- w. SWEEN
cion waiver for parcels 7200 and 7430 which parcels to become a part
of a tract to be used for the location of a new elementary school
In Plymouth Village. The Engineer gave a report on his opinion re-
garding the undestrah.ility of the proposal school location. Mayor
Hilde asked what procedure haft been taken on the part of the Dis-
trict /284 Board to cooperate with the Village before the land was
purchased. Mr. Niles did not know who made the final decision on
the plot purchase as three ot!.er real estate dealers were ir.volved.
Ma3or Hilde advised Mr. Niles to contact the people he to represeat-
Ing and advise them that the Village should have been contacted before
hand in this matter, and tkey must follow the regular procedure of
going through the Planning Commission.
lWION by Councilmhn Hintz, second by Councilman Johnson, tc dP1b1e*r
action on the request by gilliam Sween for a subdivision t atver on
Platt 43733, Parcels 7200 end 7430 until the Planning Comrf.ission has
had tnis regitest prese itex' to them for study and recommendation to
the Ccai•:i3. Motion passe; by a five aye vote.
WAIVER -
Mr. Richard Cox, representing Minneapolis Industrial Park, appeared RE: SUB. WAIVER -
before the Council concerning their regaest for d subdivision waiver M.I.P.
of RLS 1133.
MOTION by Counc i 1vi n ' ..,nphrey, second by Councilman Hintz, to adopt
RESOLUTION NO* 69-35, A RESOLUTION APPROVING T11E SUBDIVISION WAIVER
AS REQUESTED BY MINNEAPaI,TS INDUSTRIAL PARI,. '
MOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman Johnion, to auzsnd
the above revolution to tand, RCSOLUTIO!I NO. 69-359 A RESOLUTION
APPROVING TI,aE SUBDI4 i[SION WAIVER REQUEST BY 4INNEXPOLI3 INDUSTRIAL
PARK FOR RLS 1 ",?3 PRJ%IID14% TRAT PARCEL Co .AS IT AHUTTS PARCEL As
AND A TRIANCUL iN', `".CTION OFF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL A BE
Ir:DICATED AS A PUULIG' STRFET RIGHT OF WAY, as petr the Engineer's
awing 9. Resolution passed by a five aye roll call v<)te.
Mr. Guntei Janssea Appeared before the Co;tncil with regard to his
request fnr a 3peciel Use Permit for Custom Tool and Die Shop.
MOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Johitson, to
adopt, RESOLUTION NO. 69-36, A RESOLUTION APPROVING T11E RhQUEST
BY GUNTER JANSSEN FOR A SPECIAL USE PFRM r IN A H-3 SERVI` E HUSI-
NESS DISTRICT,TO PEPINI^. Clr 'T4,y TOOL & DIE S111)P SUBJECT TO THE; CON-
DITIONS SFT YORT11 RX 1'111: PC. 1,11T.NG C 91iSSIO MINUTES (IF JANUARY
29. 1969. Rnsolutirn passed by a rive flee rola call vote.
Mr. Honal,11 !leukin, represseantip4 property Programminq, Inc. tippeared
be@orn th( Cauaoil regarding a Conditioral Use Permit for tete Col-
onial Car Wahh Ac Kilner Dame and 35th Avorue. In reply to E.ngtn-
eer O:lson's quesciun reanrding whether or not a water reuse f%#A Ii.ty
ttould be ttsetd, Mr. Eeskin said th:i,v would not be f<eveihl, due to
abvaslves which this wator would contain.
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REIOLUTION 69-35
APPVrNfi. "1.T.P.
S118. WAIVER
F
RF: SPECIAL USE
PERMIT -".. JANSSCN
RESOLUTION 69-36
A^PPVAG. SPECIAL
USE PERMIT — G.
JANSSEN
F: COM IJSF PER-
MIT - ;:f1LONIAL CAR
WASH
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Council Minutes - February 17, 1969 - Page 3
MOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman Hdmphrey, to adop':
RESOLUTION N0. 69-379 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FER-
MIT FOR THE COLONIAL CAR WASH AT KILMER LANE AT 33TH AVENUE WITH
PROVISION BEING MADE FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS AT THE CORNER OF PROPON.
ED 35TH AVENUE b KILMER LANE AND THE SIGN BE RESTRICTED TO 108
SQUARE FEET WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE SIGN NO HIGHER THAN ONE FOOT
ABOVE THE ROOF. Resolution passed by a five aye roll call vote..
Petition for approval of Timber Shores preliminary plat was def-
erred until next week as Mr. Robert Pritchard will present anew
plan at that time.
MOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman Hints, to adopt
RESOUP'11ON NU. 69-38, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VILLAGE ENGIN-
EER TO PRESENT A PRELIMINARY RE'S'ORT FOR WATER INSTALLATION ON
QUAKER LANE. Resolution passed by a five aye roll call vote.
Engineer Olson stated this report would be included with the Ivan-
hoe Woods water prcjf1.rt and be presented at the next council meet-
ing.
The coat allocation for grading of 11th Avenue in Gleanloch Addi-
tion as completed by Mr. Clifford Fraser stall be taken up at the
March 3rd Council meeting in accordance with the Council action
taken at the November 18, 1968 regular Counc',1 meeting.
MOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Johnson, to
grant a time extension to Orfei b Sons on the trunk water main in
Kingsview Sewer Project to June 15, 1969. Motion passed by a five
aye vote.
MOTION by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Hugen, to deny
the roqtiest by Robert Sevy to reconsider easement of the northerly
33 feet of his property for village street. Motion INaesed by a
five rye vote.
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RESOLUTION 69-37
APPV NG. COND. USE
PERMIT - COIAN : AL
CAR WASH
RE: TIMBER SHORES-
ROBERT PRITCHARD
PRELIM. PLAT
RESOLUTION 69.38
PRELIM. RPT. WATER
FOR QUAKER LANE
RE: 11TH AVE. COST
ALLOCATION - C.
FRASER V, r
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REt TIME EXTENSION
ORFES b SONS
REt R. SEVY 33'
EASEMENT
MOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilman I1inta, to adopt RESOLUTION 69-39
RESOLUTION 69-39 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION WAIVER S118. WAIVER '-As
FOR ARTHUR ROGGEMAN ON PLAT 437246 PARCEL 4425. Motion pa,Nased 5 ayes.ROGGENIAN
MOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilmsn llagen, to
adopt VESOLUTION N0r, 69-406 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DI0RCT-
ING THI INSTITUTION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE AC%IUISI-
TION OE CERTAIN LANDS FOR PARK PURPOSES, MEDICINE IME PARK T:EIRD
DIVIS103L LOTS 7 b 8 JEVNE'S SUBDIVISION orBLOCK 17. Resolu-
tion parsed by a five aye roll call vote.
Engineer Olson gave a report on a water Main extension from 26th
Avenue to 36th Avenue at r cost of $170,840.00) with nesenaah;e
return t)f $139,675.00, with uenge subject to council approval,
MOTION by Councilman Humphrev, second by Councilmnn 11ciger, to
direct our fiscal agent to determine the feasibility of the Engi-
neer's report. Motion paaRed by a five nye vote.
RESOLUTION 69-40
PARK :.%ITE I CON-
DEMNATION
Rht RNGIN. REPORT
ON 14ATER - 26TIl TO
36TH AVE.
Council Minutes - February 17, 1969 - Page 4 3 11
The difficulty in layout of pl.pes on Medicine Lake Boulevard makes RE: tdAT,tiR INSTALL.
It difficult to program. Councilman Hagen feels we should not delay FROM '13T.{ AVE.
the project and lose our income. Administrator Splinter stated both
preliminary reports covering water installation from 13th Avenue be
viewed as a unit. Mayor Hilde suggested we contact Treasurer Barnes
for his opinion on projects of this nature as well as Juran and Moody.
Councilman Johnson suggested we.ask the Treasurer for his partici-
pation after May, at which time he should have a staff increase.
MOTION by Couc.._i lman Hagen, second by Councilman Johnson, to adopt RESOL1T 13.4 69-41
RESOLUTION N0. 69-41, A RESOLUTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC 11URTNG FOR THE PUB. HEARING RO
INSTALLATION OF WATER FROM 13TH AVENUE TO MEADOW LA10 ESTATES 3RD WATER ON 13TH
ADDITION ON THE BAST SIDE OF MEDICINE LAKE ON MARCH 17T11, 1969.
Resolution passed by a five eye troll call vote.
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LICENSES
MOTION by Councilman Humphrey, secone by Councilman Hints, to RE: CIGARETTE
approve Cigarette License Renewal 0152 for Flo -Tronics, 1820 LICENSE RENEWAL -
Xenium Lane. notion passed by a fivE aye roll call vote. FLO-TRONICS
NOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Hagen, to RE: C3GARETTF. LIC -
approve new cigarette licenses for Beacon Heights "66", Highway e;ISEi 0153, 41 S,
Liquor Store, Purity Superatte and Mark's Standard Service. AND 7 - NEW
Motion passed by a five aye vote.
APPOINTMENTS
Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Hints, to approve RFt RICHARD PEARSON
appointment of Richard Pearson as Police ,Patrolman. Aotion APP'MT. PATROLMAN
passed by a five aye vote.
MOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by r.sounci loran Johnson, to REt VIRGINIA MOSI-
approve appointment of Virginia Mosiman as secretary tc, the Build- MAN - SEC'Y. TO
ing Inspectoc. Motion passed by a five ayo vote. BLDG. INSPECTOR
CLAIMS. APPROPRIIITIONS b DISBURSEMENTS
NOTION by Councilman Hagen, second by Councilmar Johnson, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 69-42, A RESOLUTION APPROVING REGULAR PAYROLL
DISBURSEMENT FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 14, 1969 ANI: TOTAITNG
0,682.65. Resolution passed by a five nye roll call vote.
MOTION by Cowicilman Hagen, second by Councilman Hints, to adopt
RESOLUTION N0. 69-43, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GOLDEN VALLEY
STATE BANK DISBURSEMENT OF FEBRUARY 170 1969 TOTALING $3h,581.07.
Resolution passed by a five aye roll call vote.
MOTION by Councilman Hageu, second by Councilman Johnson, to adopt
RESOLUTION N0. 69-440 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANK CONSTRUCTION AND SINKING FUND OF FEDRUARY 17, 1969 TOTALING
1409670.72. Resolution passed by a five aye roll call vote.
RESOi::iON 69-42
PAYROLL DISBURSE-
MENT 2/14/69
RESOLUTION 69-43
GALDEN VALLE BANK
DISBURSEMENT
RESOLUTION 69-44
FIRST NAT LT. BANK
SISbURSKMENT
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MISCELIJIN60US
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Attorney Carlson advised the Council that the Ericksons have retained RE: FERNBROOK
an attoraey,and he has talked to him and urged immediate action be PROPERTY
taken on.,this subject. '
The appraiser for the State of Minnesota Highway Property will have RB: We DEPART*
his report ready in two weeks. i ROPERTY
The HOD application will be amended after discussion by the Admini- RE: HUD - BASS b
strator with Mr. Pritr.hard has taken place on the Bass Lake Site. -and GLEASON LAKE SITES
review of the Gleason Lake Site has been completed., '
MOTION by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Johnson, that
there be a special council meeting with the Park Commission on Feb-
ruary 20th at which time the Council should take action on the Bass
Lake Site. Motion passed by a five aye vote.
Administrator Splinter will attend a meeting regarding the new
village hall next week. Councilman Hagen said action should
be taken o:- the bond issue for this subject as soon :e possible.
REt HUD - BASS
LAKE SITE, PARK
COMM.
RE: NEW VILLAGE
HALL SITE
Three applications for village engineer have been received. Admini- RF: VILLAGE
strator will get a memo to the Council regarding work the Committee ENGINEER
has done on thio subject.
Administrator :splinter will get a memo out on the Medicine Lake RE: MEDICINE LAKE
Site to the Council as soon as the reports are received from he MEMO
people contacts:d.
MOTION by Mayor Hilde, second by Councilman Johnson, that the *fedi- RE: MEDICINE LAKE
cine Lake Site Subject be dropped from future Miscellaneous agenda SITE
Item list. Mention p,ssed by a five aye vote.
Councilman Hagen suggea ed a letter be sent to the Mission Farm
people and the other two options.
Administrator Splinter was advised by Countilman Hintz that a party
Interested in the Village property will call on him Tuesday morning,
February 18. Administrator Questioned the Council regarding the
possibility of selling the property in two phrcelR. Mayor Itilde
suggested consulting Howard Dahlgren and a real estate firm for their
opinion on this.
The Project List was put in order according to priority. Adminl-
strator Splinter asked the Council to consider the overall coordina-
tion of financing the projects which are now underway as the first
priority.
Councilman Hintz discussed a letter of reply he received from the
Hamel Fire Department to his letter regarding their type of equip-
ment and insurance coverages which !#ill he taken into consideration
before the Village makes a contravt for future fire service from
the Hamel fire Department.
REt LETTER TO
OPTIONS
REt VILLAGE PROP=
ERTY
REt PROJECT LIST
REt HAMEL FIRE
DEPARTMENT
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Council Minutes - Feburary 17, 1969 - Page 6
MISCELLANEOUS, cont'd.
Cost for a yearly contract in 1968 t+as $1.168.00. The following
three item wart q+iestioned by the -:ouncil. The insurance cover-
age is not desirable because as it stands, any person becoming
iedjured during a fire could maintain that the Village of Plymouth
was responsible if such injury was sustained within the boundary
limits of Plymouth.
The reply from Chief Don DeaLaurters did not state the test results
on their fire hose.
Also questioned was the type of training the firemen have had and
what `find.
The following recommendations were made:
1. That the area for fire service be cut down in else to the area
north of 36th,Ave%ue North and west of Dunkirk Lane,
2. Put into tie contract that the Plymouth Fire Department shall
be in charge of any fire at which they have arrived.
3. That the citizens call the 'Hennepin County emergency number -
544-9511.
4. That the Plymouth Fire Department shall take care of all grass
fires, inasmuch as a grass fire fighting equipment is on order
and is expected to arrive about April first.
5. If the Hamel Fire Department is called by the Tower, the cost
for fire fighting service shall be $150 per hour, and pro -rated
after the first hour.
6. The contrnct is to state that in the event of a major fire else-
where in their operatichi area, it be their perogative to leave.
Councilman Hagen stated we could add a higher insurance limit to our
ontrAtt with them. If the citizens call the Hamel Fire Department
ra`her than the Tower, it shall be the duty of the Hamll Fire Depart-
ment to tern in the call tv the Tower.
Mayor Hilde suggested that Councilman Hinte risk Chief DesLaurters to
talk with Attorney Carlson on the contract agr-ement and take into
consideration the above recommendations,
MOTION by Councilman Joi.nson, second by Mpyor Hilde, that the contract
for future service by the Hamel Fire Departmtnt embody the ttems here-
tofore given.
RE: H MEL FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Councilman Hagen feels that past pavy differilnets were taken by both
Plymouth and Hamel Fire Departments. He feels the proposed cut in
service and responsibility for Hamel Fire Department may put the depart-
ment in financial jeopardy and that Plymouth should pay a fair share.
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RE: H MEL FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Councilman Hagen feels that past pavy differilnets were taken by both
Plymouth and Hamel Fire Departments. He feels the proposed cut in
service and responsibility for Hamel Fire Department may put the depart-
ment in financial jeopardy and that Plymouth should pay a fair share.
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Council Minutes - February 17, 1969 - Page 737
MISCELLANQOUS, cont 'd.
Movor 8ilde stated our main concern is service to the citizens.
C,suncilwn Hintz stated out agreement will be similar to the other
two areas they serve. Moc_.n passed by a four aye vote, Council-
man Hagen voted nay.
The Project List was discussed at length and put in final priority
order. The Administrator will revise the list accordingly and cam
port on March 18, 1969. Upgrading and assessment of financial
reporting will be taken up at the March 18th special council meet-
ing.
RES HAMEL F`1RE
DEPARTMENT
RES PROJECT LIST
A Calendar Review was made concerning meetings scheduled for the
balance of February and March. The option on the Erickson property
shall be up on March 15th. A detailed report will be forthcoming from
the Attorney on the Erickson property and presented at the February
20th meeting. A public hearing is scheduled for March 10th on the
proposed snowmobile ordinance. A special council meeting will be held
March 18th.
A discussion was held regarding the proposed Southwest sewer, water
and road improvement project. Administrator Splinter discussed his
map with outlined areas of those sections who are for and against
the improvement. Jim Olsen of Juran and Moody gave each member of
the Council a aopplementary report on the project assessments for
their review. Questions were directed to the Engineer es to feasi-
bility of lowRrtng the acreage assessment which was in the minds of
some council members and the financial aspect of revising lateral
tryout and road base as proposed.
Mayor Hilde presented a statement with regard to the improvement
which read as followst
10May I respectfully request that the Plymouth village Council not
proceed immediately with the Southwest Area Sewer, Road and Water
Improvement Program until the following twelve points are resolvedt
1. True, we want our children to receive a good education - but
hopefully with a degree of efficiency and at costs which we
can afford. It.appears that Wayzata School District #284 has
a rather open-ended budgetary policy. Until the School his-
trict demonstrates more fiscal responsibility, I am extremely
reticent to place additional lax or assesoment:conts on our
already burdened citizens, _en for services which we badl
need. Also, an improvement Program of this scope encourages
more home build;tng and this vilght further aggravate the prob-
lem of accelerai,ing School Dlistrtct costs.
2. To what extent Lis the original (old) sewer plan, which was
completed in 190, being financially aaRtated by this new
plan?
RE: CALENDAR REV-
IEW
RES S.W. SEWER,
WATER b ROAD PROJ.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT
RES S.W. IMPV'MT.
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Council Minutes - February 17, 1969 - Page 737
MISCELLANQOUS, cont 'd.
Movor 8ilde stated our main concern is service to the citizens.
C,suncilwn Hintz stated out agreement will be similar to the other
two areas they serve. Moc_.n passed by a four aye vote, Council-
man Hagen voted nay.
The Project List was discussed at length and put in final priority
order. The Administrator will revise the list accordingly and cam
port on March 18, 1969. Upgrading and assessment of financial
reporting will be taken up at the March 18th special council meet-
ing.
RES HAMEL F`1RE
DEPARTMENT
RES PROJECT LIST
A Calendar Review was made concerning meetings scheduled for the
balance of February and March. The option on the Erickson property
shall be up on March 15th. A detailed report will be forthcoming from
the Attorney on the Erickson property and presented at the February
20th meeting. A public hearing is scheduled for March 10th on the
proposed snowmobile ordinance. A special council meeting will be held
March 18th.
A discussion was held regarding the proposed Southwest sewer, water
and road improvement project. Administrator Splinter discussed his
map with outlined areas of those sections who are for and against
the improvement. Jim Olsen of Juran and Moody gave each member of
the Council a aopplementary report on the project assessments for
their review. Questions were directed to the Engineer es to feasi-
bility of lowRrtng the acreage assessment which was in the minds of
some council members and the financial aspect of revising lateral
tryout and road base as proposed.
Mayor Hilde presented a statement with regard to the improvement
which read as followst
10May I respectfully request that the Plymouth village Council not
proceed immediately with the Southwest Area Sewer, Road and Water
Improvement Program until the following twelve points are resolvedt
1. True, we want our children to receive a good education - but
hopefully with a degree of efficiency and at costs which we
can afford. It.appears that Wayzata School District #284 has
a rather open-ended budgetary policy. Until the School his-
trict demonstrates more fiscal responsibility, I am extremely
reticent to place additional lax or assesoment:conts on our
already burdened citizens, _en for services which we badl
need. Also, an improvement Program of this scope encourages
more home build;tng and this vilght further aggravate the prob-
lem of accelerai,ing School Dlistrtct costs.
2. To what extent Lis the original (old) sewer plan, which was
completed in 190, being financially aaRtated by this new
plan?
RE: CALENDAR REV-
IEW
RES S.W. SEWER,
WATER b ROAD PROJ.
MAYOR'S STATEMENT
RES S.W. IMPV'MT.
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CounciltHinutis - ftbruary 17, 1969,- Page 11
HISCELLOMS, cont' d.
2. cont' d.
a. Justification of $300/acre vs. $100/acre,.
REI S.W. IMPV'MT*
MAYOR'S STATEMENT
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b. If we find $300 too high, then reduce ani make new fore=
casts which make up lost revenue from geaeral ad valorem
taxes, increased sever service charge, or some other melbod,
of paying for the now trunks and interceptors.
3. Wait ian:il our Village'Public Works Director is hired so that we
have hit adv ce and counsel available to us.
4. Administrativaly, with our present staff limitations, we cannot
handle this huge undertaking, given the tremendous volums—
other important projects which lie ahead this year, including
two other major never projects which have been ordered.
S. Wait uut!1 Charter Commission together with our,ongoing organi-
sational stud! ea provide us with the organisational structure
need^d to efficiently and effectively conduct programs of this
scope.
6. By delaying, we are assisting in efforts to restrain inflation.
7. The AGC has predicted a very busy year for heavy ccatractors
which will cause high bids 3n 1969. They may be more hungry
next year and lower bids may offset inflationary increases.
8. Interest costs may go down, which would further offset inflat-
ionary increases in construction costs.
9. Wait until our new comprehensive road plan is done so that pe"
sons with large acreage assessments will have less chance of
becoming landlocked and thus unable to sell and/or develop their
land if assessment costs reQ4lre.
10. Reduce quality and costs of roads Within the plan.
11. Change the forced hookcp ordinance from 10 to 24 months, which
will give out citizens two full seasons to have the work done
rather than one season, an is the practical situation in most
cases under the present ordinance.
12. It is entirely conceivable that, after furtber consideration of
the forekoing and if there should occur significant changes in
the plan and/or financir4lb another public hearing should be had.
If this occurs, I Vould expect We could maike a better presentation
by utilizing a projector and large maps so the citizens could
better see and understand the engineering and financial details.
There was clearly a consWorable amount o9= confusion and m1sunde"
standing over some point&, much of which mould be cleared up by a
more thorough presentaticn on the part of the Village staff.
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MISCELLANEOUS, cont'd.
In, summary, the Village of Plymouth, considering it's total program RE: S.W. IMPYINT,
and capabi,iities together with the swelling School District budgets, MAYOR'S STATEMENT
should not jeopardise it's c tisens's economic condition by moving
on this project at this timri. It is my view that future Councils
will be prompted to FrovidL' sewer to the Southwest area within the
next year or trot because many persons desperately need it; however,
thair needs do not seem to offset all of the foregoing considerations.
Also, this year or two of delay will allow persons who think they do
nog want sewer to become accustomed to the idea and make plans acvord-
ingly. Some of those who are now opposed will undoubtedly change
their minds when their cesspools begin to malfunction.
It le the sign of a progressive village to mike these types of
Improvements, but it is also progressive and responsible to move
on the projects at the right time, after very careful scrutiny and
planning."'
Councilman Hagen congratulated Mayor llde for the time he has spent 'RE: DISCUSSION ON
in writing this statewent and thought we should increase the acreage NAYOR'S STATOMNT
charge and decrease the lateral charge. If we drop the acreage charge
It will help the major developer. Councilman Hagen feels that if we
car, save each family $2,500 by putting in the sever now, we should do
Its
Councilman Johnson stated we would lose $700,000 on the bond market,
and according to the bond market trend, it will be higher next year. ;.• .
Couucilman Humphrey,suggested sending a ballot to ea.h resident for
anmere to :wo or three questions and ask if they are for or against
th* proposed sewer program. If 60 or 70 percent voted "no", then it
would help-3ur decision. This would have to be checked info to see
If it title legal.
James Olsen of Juran and Moody stated that he doubted interest rates
would ever again be under 62 for quite a wh0e.
Councilman HAgen asked if we delAy one or two years, whera would the
revenue come from for the present projects and Minneapolis connection.
The revenue projection is based on 200 new hookups per year.
In answer to Mayor F111de's question, the engineer stated a decrease in
the road base from eight inches ($5.00 per front foot) could he cut
down to $3.00 with a lesser amount of base.
Councilman Hagen feels the Council should decide yes or no on account
of bidding probleq.s within two weeks. Each council member should ask
for answers to thgir questions of the staff and come to the March 3rd
meeting ready to Note.
Jim, 0leen gave hil'i opinion that interest rates and financing costs would
Increase for this project if installed in the future. After lengthy
discussion, Councitiman Rikggn proposed this subject he resolved at the
March 3rd council;seeting 0
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MO?tr`N b Mayor t Ildee, second by Councilman Rumphreye to thank Chief REt 1BOORS DONATE
inson for th hocks he donated to Plymaoth Village. Motion passeddY CRIPY NANRINS!„
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7' ION by CounAl oan Unta. second by Councilman Humphreys to adjourn
t! eI meshing 0/4 IMS A^, Motion passed by a five aye vote,
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