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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11-03-19691 AA4180 MINUT!.S OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEET.NG PLYMOUTH, MINK. NOVEMBER 39 1569 A regular meeting of the Plymouth Village Council was called to order by Mayor Hilde at 7:35 P. M. on November 3, 1969. PRESFNT: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Hintz, Humphrey, Johnson and Kindseth, Engineers Hagen and Bonestroo, Attorney Lefler and Acting Clerk -Administrator Barnes. ABSENT: None MINUTES MOTION was made by Counr.ilmaa: Hintz, second by CouncilnAn Kindseth to RE: MINUTES OF: approve the minutes of October 16, 1969 amending the third paragraph OCT. 169 1969 to read as follows: SPECIAL MEETING Engineer Hagen is also directed to submit an analysis of our sewer contract with Golden Valley in relation to the capability of the Golden Valley system to handle our flow in the spring and also after the Southwest area begins to hook up." Motion passed 5 aye vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Kindseth, second by Councilman Hintz OCT. lb, 1969 to approve the joint meeting minutes of Octoher 16, 1969. Motion JOINT MEETING passed 5 aye vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Hintz OCT. 270 1969 to approve the special meeting minutes of October 27, 1969 with the SPECIAL MEETING following amendments on page 3: 7th paragraph should read: Council discussed setting up a committee to negotiate a contract with `tidwest Planning to finish and coordinate the Village Guide Plan. 9th paragraph should read: Item #14: Mayor Hilde mentioned that a survey was being conducted by the'Chamber of Commerce to determine Plymouth's need for better postal service. 10th paragraph should read: Mayor Hilde said he advised Police Chief Hawkinson to handle the subject of benefits and salary demands of his men and work out an agreeable solution for recommendation to the Council. Motion passed ' nye vote. PUBLIC 4EARINGS Public hoaring opened and closed concerning setback waiver request RF: SETBACK by Clyde Jurgenaon at 7:55 P.M. No one appeared. WAIVER, CLYDE JORGENSON Page 2 11/3/69 Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued MOTION was made by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Johnson to approve the setback waiver of 5' of the 50' front setback requirement and also a waiver of 5' of the required 15' on either sideline of Lot 10, Block 6, Elmhurst Gardena requested by Por. Clyde Jorgenson of 12525 25th Avenue North. Motion passed 5 aye vote. Attorney Lefler advised Colmcil there i Sale Liquor Licenses that the Village c Mayor Hilde that a committee be set up, see if there is a criteria for a guide Sale Liquor License applications* s no limit to the number -of Off an issue. Council agreed with possibly the Pride Force, to to be used when approving Off Public hearing opened and closed at 8:05 P.M. concerning John Wenner's application for an Off Sale Liquor License. No one appeared. NOTION was made by Councilman HintM, second by Councilman Johnson to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 69-404, A RESOLUTION &?PROVING THE OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FROM JOHN WENNER TO BE 'LOCATED AT HIGHWAYS #101 .AND 855, SUBJECT TO THE SATISFACTORY CO%&TLETION OF A LIQUOR STORE BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE VILLAGE CODES. Motion passed 4 aye roll call votes, Councilman Kineseth voted nay. PETITIONS, REQUESTS S =01UNICATIONS 1 Mr. Robert Boisclair appeared concerning his request for approval of v s the proposed Lakeridge Apartment complex site plan. After considerable discussion regarding his site plan ar.d the conditions previously agreed upon relative to park land the follvaing was resolved. MOTION was made by Councilman Kindeveth, second by Councilman Humphrey to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 69-405, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SITE PLAN OF THE LAKERIDGE 1PARTMENT COMPLF`; TO BE LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD AT LANCASTER LANE AND 26Th AVENUE NORTH AND DIRECTING THE VILIAGE ATTORNEY TO DRAW UP A DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WIT}' CAk-BOR-NEL CO. (ATTENTION OF: ?M,, ROBERT J. BOISCLAIR), 1600 EAST 78TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55423, WHICH WILL INCLUDE ALL PARK CONSIDERATIONS WHICH WERE RECORDED IN THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 1968 AND AUGUST 12, 1968 AND STATE THAT TIRE VILLAGE SHALL NOT BE BOUND TO PURCHASE THIS LAND FOR PARKS AS REFERRED TO IN THESE SAID MINUTES AT ANY FUTURE DATE. A;,SO, THIS APPROVAL IS SUBJECT TO THE REC%DIENDATIONS AS INDICATED BY THE PLANNING CnrOIISSION AND STATED BELOW: 1. THAT THE SCREENING ALONG MEDICINE LAKE BOULEVARD BE MADE MORE DENSE ADJACENT TO THE PARKING LOT. 2. THE DRAINAGE DITCH THROUGH THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE VILLAGE ENGINEER'S APPROVAL AS TO GRADE AND CROSS SECTION. Motion passed 3 aye roll call vote. RE: OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS RIES. NO. 69-404 LICENSE APPROVAL JOHN WENNER RE: SITE PLAN LAKERIDGE APTS. CAR -BOR -NEL CO. RES. N0. 69-405 SITE PLAN APPROVAL Page 3 1113/69 Minutes 282 PETITIONS. REQUESTS b COM."RINICATIONS - Continued Jim Parker of Metro Development Corp. presented their multiple complex site RE: SITE PUN plan to be located between Niagara 6 Vickburg Lanes at 28th Ave. Mr. Parker METRO DEVELOPMENT Inquired about the availability of sewer and water. Engineer Bonestroo said this will be part of the Central, Plymouth Improvement Study to be discussed on November 17th. MOTION was made by,Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Johnson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6.9-506, A RESOLUTION APPROVING TPE SITE PLAN FOR METRO DEV- Fli^MENT MULTIPLE COMPLEX PROJECT TO BE: LOCATED RM. XEN NIAGARA b VICKSBURG LANES AT 28TH AVENUE. Motion passed 5 a:ye roll call vote. Engineer Hagen recommended a storm sewer study or placing a culvert or ditching to alleviate the flooding condition that O'ccurrs on Weston Lane as complaJned about by DIr. A. C. Must of 1515C Weston ,Lane No. LOTION was made by C,uncilman Johnson, second by Councilman Kindseth to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 69-4169 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING ENGINEER HAGEN TO GATRER ALL DATA RELATING TO THE QUESTION OF 1o STO: LANE.. STORM SEWER Y°I- CLUDING HE. ORIGINAL S.'OMI SE1%1FR STUDv `tkDE IN 196.5 AND ALL OTHER AVAILABLE INFORYATIO*N FROM THE 1UNTY RELATING TO THE CULVERT THAT IS PRESENTLY LOCA- TED UNDER COUNTY ROAD 06 AT WESTON L\NE. THIS REPORT TO BE PRFSFNI TED TO COUNCIL ON NOV. 17TI1 WIT11 A RI,:CO!'.\fEA'DAT 3N R,E;CARDING THE NECESSITY FOR AN ADDITIONAL STOnl SEWER STUDY. Motion carried 5 sye roll call, vote. Fire Chief Francis Bauer requested reinstating the policy for street naming in Plymouth. He stated that streets are not being named in a con.formtnp manner and It is creating a problem for them in answering fire calls. 'Me Bldg. In oector leas Jurisdiction of this subject. It was :felt by Council th t pr;or to approval of a developer's final plot plan thenaming of streets she - ld be taken up by the CnSIneer. There followed a discussion pertaining to streets already named and what recommendations should be made in this regard and possibly upgrading the 1960 Ordinance, MOTION was made by Councilman Ki.ndseth, second by Councilman Johnson that a study be made by the Fire Dept. and Engineer Hagen and report back to Council with their reconmendattion$i concerning the upgrading of our ordinance to establish a policy for naaaing streets in a conforming manner. `cotton passed 5 a)e vote. RES.NO.69-406 SITE HAN ARP' L. METF1) DEVELOPMEW RE: FLOOD CONTROL ON WESTON LANE - A. Co KLUST RES. NO. 69-416 WESTON WE STUDY RE: STREET tiAME;S FIRE CHIEF BAUER a LOTION was m de by Councilman Hintz, second Ley Councilman 361 ason to adopt RCS. NO. 69-407 RESOLUTION f<69-407, A RESOLUTION' APPROVINU THE PIANS A\1) SP' CIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORMS BLDG. THE PUBLIC I=KS BUILDING PLANS TO BE LOCATEII AT 23P.D AVE, & NIAGARA LANE PLANS APPROVED S AND SET THE BIDDING VATS OF 4NOV121BER 25, 1969 at ?:00 P.1,1. Motion carried 011) DATF SFT 4 ;rye roll call vote. (Amended 11/17169) Treasurer Barnes mentioned that the Vtlinge should made for attorney's feeq whenever contracts are let developments, incorporate expenditures for improven-ents or Amended 11/17/69) MOTION was mode by Councilman Mintz, second by Councilman Johnson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 69-4081 A RLSOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE ORDER nN PROJECT tlh9-100-C AND CONNECT THE PROrERTV OF FRED J. & GLNI1.VIEVI; Co MENGELKOCH TO THE SE14 R AND WATER XNSTALLATION, FOR 14111CII ASSESSMENT SlIA16L Bra CQn1'IITFn AS DETERMINED BY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF THE FORTHCOMING PROJECT ASSI;SSMEN"Ir HEARING. Motion pnssed 5 nye roll call vote. RES. N0. 69-408 SEWER & WATER F. MENGELKOC1I r 1 Page 4 11/3/59 Minutes REPORTS BY'OFFICERS. BOARDS b COMMISSIONS Engineer Hagen reported on his meeting with Mr. Scholer, representing Mr. Roddy and adjacent property owner, ter. Pribble, concerning the proposed road plan in Sunny Acres 3rd Addition. Mr. Pribile had prev- lously advised the village by letter and stated again at this meeting that he ie not interested in allowing a public road to cross his private property which would provide public access for the area south of Sunny Acres 2nd Addition. It was also pointed out that Park Commissioner Norris felt the park land designated on this plot plan would be of little benefit to the villa13e and there was a question of maintenance. Mr. Roddy really preferred to plot the 95' 180' piece as a lot. Mr. Davis, Mr. Pribble, Mr. Brennan and Mr. Farley, adjacent property owners were present and told the Council that two days after Mr. Roddy's petition for approval on Sept. 22, 1969 Mr. Roddy put in ovet 75 loads of dirt for a road without permission. Mr. Roddy stated that he put in the gravel so he will have access to his property this winter, as last winter he had a problem getting in and 14shed to avoid the same situation this coming winter. Mayor Hilde suggested that the Attorney and Building Inspector be dir- ected to determine whether or not a violation of our ordinance has occ- urred and how this will affect approval of the site pian. Engineer Hagen asked how to determine an access as a road. Mayor Hilde said a legal opinion would be required to protect our cStiaens. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman llintz dir- ecting, the Attorney and Building Inspector to see if 1411r. Roddy has violated a village orJinance when he put in fill for a road in Sunny Acres 3rd Addition. If a violation has occurred ter. Roddy could be cited .for this action because he did not obtain a permit or Courcil approval. Report of their findings shall be given at the November 17th council meeting. Motion carried 5 a)e vote. Mt. Odland appeared on behalf of the Golden Valley Public Ulorks Dept. Ile stated that they are in complete accord with Engineer Hagen's memo sent to them dated October 30, 1969 regarding Plymouth's sewer ^onn- ection to Golden Valley. They would like to have this memo cir cirmed by Council to prove action has been taken in conjunction with the approximate rate of pumping. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson. second by Councilman Humphrey to recognize and ncquiesing the memo of Engineer Hagen to Golden Valley dated October 30, 1969, stating that the pumping rate at Trunk Highway 1155 and County Road PIR will he approximately 45(1 gallons per minute anti OL 17th Avenue to he approximately .inn gallons per minute as nearly as possible during peak hours of sewer usage. Motion carried 5 ,qye vote. 283 RF.: SUNNY ACRES 3RD ADDITION PLOT PLAN RE: PLYMOUTH S1 WFR CONNECTION TO GOLDEN VALLEY MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, seRcoud by Councilman llintz to RES. N%I 69-409 adopt RESOLUTION NO, 59-409w A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND PLATS & spEcS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE N0RT11W1`.ST INTERCET. TOR, 761'11 AVENUE:, TO FERNHROOK IIID DATI: - NeW6 LANE SEWER PROJECT 168-1U AND DIRECT E:NG;(NE R BoN. ESTROO TO PROCEED IA'TERCEr-TOR WITH ADVERTISC? 0T FOR BIDS ON DECLNBER 13T AT 21:00 P.M6 IT IS F11R- Timm RESOLVED T16\T THE 'rREFS WILL NOT BE. DISTURBED UNTIL SUCH TIME41THATCREEKWOODHEIGHTSTRUNKLINE, IS PICNTP UP AT IST11 AVENUE,. AND THAT 1'111: SL•UTR W111 NOT BE CONSTRUCTED TN TH1' C111,I:K BEI) ADJACI,NT TO Till', CRi;T?iwom 111'1011TS PIAL LOP,t 17. "lotion pacssnd 4 nyc roll call vote. (Amended 17/'17/69) iPageS11/3/69 1Kinutes REPORTS BY OFFICERS, BOARDS b CONMISSIONS - Continued MOTION was matte by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Johnson to ad -)pi: RESOLUTION NO. 69-415, A RESOLUTION' TO FURNISH BELGARDE ENTER•• PRIS13S WITH I'F.EE TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS FOR TVEIR DRAINAGE STUDY, PRO- VIDE; THAT THE VILLAGE RECEIVES A COPY OF ITIS STUDY FOR WHICH 'rPE DEVELOPER SHALL PAY ALL COSTS. `lotion passe` 4 aye roll call vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Kirdseth to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 69-410, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE A PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR SANITARY SEWER TO SERVE MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE FRON GOLDIE AVENUE TO 26TI1 AVENUE, PROJECT P69 -2C. Motion passed 4 aye roll call vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Johnson, second by Councilman Kindseth to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 69-411, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC" HEARING FOR SANITARY SEWER ON MEDICINE LAKE DRIVE FROM GOLDIE AVENUE N. TO 26TH AVENUE ON DECDIBER 1, 1969. Motion passed 4 aye roll call vote. Police Chief Hawkinson gave his Third Quarter Report to Council. He reported that the number of cases cleared increased from 3.82 for the same period in 1968 to 24.42 this year. He attributed this good work to the efforts of Juven.?le Officer Dave Simondet. Traffic enforcement showed an outstanding Increase from 165 offenses to 719 this year, which proves that our radar system has been of great benefit to control speeding and fatals ou our streets and highways. Chief Hawkinson stated that he is not impressed with the revenue incurred from these offenses but rather the safety that is enhanced for our citizens. In-service for patrolmen has be=n increased by proper and additional training and various educational programs and courses. 84 RES. NO, 69-415 TOPO MAPS FOR BELGARDE ENTER- PRISE DRAINAGE STUDY RES. N0. 69-410 SEWER 26TH TO 28 AVE. GOLDIE AVE. TO 2ST11 AVE. RFS. NO. 69-411 SEWER HEARING PROJ. #69-2C DEC. 1, 1969 RE., THIRD QUARTER POLICE REPORT Drug Abuse Seminars and Safety Programs will continue to be given for the benefit of the children and staff members of Plymouth schools. It is hoped these drug seminars will educate the children by giving them factual information to help them make proper personal decisions in this subject. Chief Hawkinson expects to establish better police -community relations through public contact .ffortso tie will continue to present commendations to hie officers for outstanding achievements. mayor Hilde said he re- ceived letters of praise for excellent police work relating to youth comm- unication from members -f School District #284. Chief Hawkinson said he will strive to continue this program on a larger scale with assistance of F dvral Funds. Councilman Humphrey left the council chambers at 11:nn P.`1. Councilman Hintz presented a plaque to Fire Chief Bruer awarded to him by the Plymouth Jaycees which read ars followq: The 1969.Plymouth Jaycees outstanding citiRen's award to FrnnciR Bauer for services to his community and to humanity which is truly the best work of life," RE% AWARD TO FIRE CHIEF RACIER Page 6 11/3/69 Minutes PEWtITS b LICENSES MOTION was made by Councilman Humphrey, second by Councilman Johnson to RE: EXCAVATION approve the Excavation Permit application by J. A. Danen & Sons tn re- PIXXIT, ELWELL move fill from the Laurrence Elwell, Jr. property at 710 N. Fer:dale PROPERTY Avenue, subject to furnishing a $5,000 bond to protect village stretvv should damage occur. Motion carried 5 aye vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Kindseth, second by Councilman Johnson RE: EXCAVATION b that the Building, Inspector be designated to issue Excavating and Fill FILL PERMITS Permits in accordance with the Uniform Building Code Appendix and deter- mine the fees based on Building Codes. ;!lotion carried 4 aye vote. MOTION eras made by Cotmcilman Johnson, second by Councilman Mintz to RE: TAXI CAiS approve the Taxi Cab License for James R. Anderson. Motion passed 4 LICENSE - aye vote. J. R. ANDERSON RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES MOTION was made by Councilman Kindseth, second by Councilman Johnson to RES. NO. 69-414 adopt RESOLUTION v0. 63-4140 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND NOTICE OF CLERK -ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A NOTICE OF REDEMPTION WITH RESPECT TO REDDIPTION FOR 72,000 SPECIAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1969. Motion carried 4 :969 BONDS aye roll call voce. CLAIMS & DISBURSPIENTS MOTION was made by Criincilwan Kindseth, second by Councilvin Mintz to RES. NQ. 69-412 adopt RESOLUTION Nn. ('?-4126 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE i%tGULAR PAYROLL PAYROLL APPROVAL FOR THE PERIOD END) KG rt :-'OBER 31, 1M IN 111C WtOU= OF $159647.64. Motion passed 4 aye rr , call vote. MOTION was made by Councilman Kindseth, second by Councilman 11intz to RES. N0. 69-413 adopt RESOLUTION NO. 61-413, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PAYMENT FINAL PFYHENT TO TO BURY & CARLSON, 6008 WAYZATA BLVD., rtI,NML POLIS, MILAN. FOR THE BURY AND CARLSON KILMER STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 068-8A IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,822.100. lotion passed 4 aye roll call vote. MISCELLANEOUS The HUD application has beer. extended to January 26, 1970s A request RE: HUD has been made to the State but they requested we delay our request APP..ICATION until January, 1970s County request will be made at a later date. There are four park sites remaining to be resolved. Attorney Lefler will take care of Site I. Site K is in the process of being cleared. Site J is being 7recessed by Jim Shaughnessy. lie will contact Ryerson Steel to corve% .ouacil's concern for piling of winger snow on this site. Site L final payment shall be made prior to Jnnua ry 10, 1970. A copy of the village map denoting 0%e various park vitas with appraisal figures ©hall he furnished to Council members anti Park Commissioner Norris. Acting Clerk Barnes sali he expecte to receive an answer from HUD contemning Site D and final approval of the whole application by November 3001, 1969. NO',ION was made by Councilman Ilintz, second by Councilman Johnson to R1:: MINVTES OF approve the October 18, 1969 special council meeting minutes as OCT. 18, 1969 crrrertad. `lotion passed 4 uye vote. Al'PFOVrI.11 t Page T i J n 11/3/69 Minutes MISCL14UNEOUS - Continued Councilman KindseLh mentioned the two vacan,,ies on the Hunan Rites RE: COMMISSION Commission. Mayor Hilde said the various commission vacancies shall VACANCIES be taken up at the 'November 24th meeting. Councilman Johnson read and submitted his reports on Plymouth Village RE: VILLAGE Organization and Chart and Personnel Work Policies Covering All Office ORGAN17.ATION AND Employees Other Than De0artment heads. Copies of these reports are to PERSONNEL be distributed to each Department Head. POLICIES t`_.::ION was made by Mayor Hilde, second by Councilman Kindseth to adopt Councilman Johnscn's documents dated November 3, 1969. Mtrtion carried 4 aye vote. 10 Mayor Mille stated that the Council wishes to express their appreciation to the majority of the village staff why;, despite many recent obstacles, have performed their jobs very well, with a spirit of good so:rvice and desire to do a quality job. However, the Council is aware that there Are a few members of the staff who, as of this date, have not operated at the same level of efficiency or demonstrated the same spirit of service as other members of the staff have. lie would, therefore, like to encourage these members to immediately make whatever adjustments in attitude and work habits that are necesnary to bring about the desired improvement in their overall performance, OTI©N was made by Councilman Hintz, second by Councilman Yindseth to adjourn at 12:00 P.M. Motion carried 4 aye vote. \ 4 P: 0 Or Attest: ....,._, . k . Al 1111do. Jr., Mayor